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    Peacock Lounge

    Amstelveldbuurt, Amsterdam

    Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Why go

    Peacock Lounge works as an easy, smart-casual canal-ring drink stop, especially when conversation and convenience matter more than a documented wine or cocktail program. For a wine-led night, compare it against Amsterdam bars with clearer drinks identities before making it the anchor.

    About Peacock Lounge

    Peacock Lounge is a venue in Amsterdam with a smart-casual dress code. The practical verdict: consider Peacock Lounge if you want an Amsterdam lounge option and the smart-casual expectation suits your plans, but check the venue’s current details for hours, reservations, menus, pricing, any drinks or food offering.

    Peacock Lounge may be worth shortlisting when you need an Amsterdam stop and do not want to assume a formal dining commitment. If your evening depends on a particular cocktail list, wine selection, terrace, food menu, or promotion, confirm those details with the venue before you go.

    Use it as an Amsterdam lounge option, with details to confirm

    If the evening is built around a specific drinks agenda, compare Peacock Lounge with other options before committing. For a broader view, you can also look at names such as Chapter 1896, Claire, Door 74, Freddy's Bar, or Vault Bar, depending on what kind of night you are planning.

    For planning, the one confirmed expectation is smart casual dress. That makes the venue easier to prepare for than a place with an unknown dress standard, but it does not confirm anything about reservations, food, outdoor seating, service style, or prices. Treat Peacock Lounge as a candidate to verify, not as a venue with a fully documented public profile in the information available here.

    Who should choose it while comparing bar options

    Choose Peacock Lounge if you are looking for an Amsterdam lounge option and are comfortable confirming the operational details yourself. Skip relying on it as the centerpiece of the evening if your plan depends on awards, a documented drinks program, a specific menu, or known pricing. For a wider shortlisting pass, use our full Amsterdam bars guide, then cross-check dinner, stay, itinerary options through our full Amsterdam restaurants guide, our full Amsterdam hotels guide, our full Amsterdam wineries guide, our full Amsterdam experiences guide.

    Venue detailsSeated Bar
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    Bar contextAmsterdam, Netherlands
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    Planning details

    Location
    Herengracht 542-556, Ground Floor, 1017 DV Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Website
    hilton.com/en/hotels/amswawa-waldorf-astoria-amsterdam/dining
    Phone
    +31 20 718 4643
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Elegant and refined, with flowing drapery, hand-blown glass, and classic furniture creating a see-and-be-seen hotel-lounge atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedClassic

    Best For

    After WorkDate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Hotel BarDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Lounge
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight

    Signature Pours

    • Botanical Afternoon Tea
    • Pol Roger Champagne Afternoon Tea
    Planning details

    Location

    Herengracht 542-556, Ground Floor, 1017 DV Amsterdam, Netherlands · Directions

    +31 20 718 4643

    hilton.com/en/hotels/amswawa-waldorf-astoria-amsterdam/dining

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Vault Bar, Notable alternative
    • Claire, Notable alternative
    • Door 74, Notable alternative
    • Chapter 1896, Notable alternative
    • Freddy's Bar, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How Peacock Lounge compares in Amsterdam

    Peacock Lounge looks like the easier, lower-commitment choice versus Door 74, which is the stronger pick when the night is specifically about cocktails and a more destination-style bar experience. If booking friction matters, Peacock Lounge is the safer fallback; if drink quality is the priority, Door 74 is the sharper call.

    Against Vault Bar and Freddy's Bar, choose Peacock Lounge for a simpler canal-ring stop rather than a hotel-bar occasion. Vault Bar and Freddy's Bar make more sense when polished service and a more formal room are part of the brief; Peacock Lounge is better when the evening needs flexibility.

    Claire and Chapter 1896 are better cross-shops if atmosphere is the deciding factor. Claire suits a higher-energy night, while Chapter 1896 is the one to compare for a more composed drink. Peacock Lounge is the practical pick when the plan needs to stay central, easy, conversation-friendly.

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    Compare Peacock Lounge
    Full Comparison: Peacock Lounge
    VenueAwardsBooking Difficulty
    Peacock LoungeNo published awardsEasy
    Vault BarNo published awardsUnknown
    ClaireNo published awardsUnknown
    Door 74
    Top 500 Bars 2027 · #337Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3432015 World's 50 Best Bars · #332014 World's 50 Best Bars · #262013 World's 50 Best Bars · #152011 World's 50 Best Bars · #29
    Unknown
    Chapter 1896No published awardsUnknown
    Freddy's BarNo published awardsUnknown

    Key differences to consider before you reserve.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the crowd like at Peacock Lounge?

    It is a venue in Amsterdam with a smart-casual dress code, so check the venue directly if atmosphere, noise level, or occasion fit matters to your plans. Door 74 is another option to compare if you are building a shortlist.

    Does Peacock Lounge have outdoor seating?

    If that matters, compare current information for Peacock Lounge with other options such as Chapter 1896 or Freddy's Bar before deciding.

    Is the food good at Peacock Lounge?

    Treat it as a venue to check directly rather than a food-led recommendation. If dinner is central to the plan, compare current details with options such as Claire or Chapter 1896.

    Does Peacock Lounge have happy hour deals?

    If deals are the goal, check current information for Peacock Lounge and compare it with another option such as Vault Bar.

    Is Peacock Lounge good for a date?

    If the date depends on a particular cocktail experience or setting, compare current information for Peacock Lounge with Door 74 or another venue before booking.