A lager in Amsterdam costs €4.20 per 25 cl on average, but prices vary a lot between bars. We read 92 beer menus: the cheapest is at De Neef van Fred.
€2.00
cheapest lager, at De Neef van Fred
€4.20
average lager (median), per 25 cl
+300%
dearest (Eetcafe Singel 404) versus the cheapest
The 10 cheapest lagers in Amsterdam
| # | Venue | Lager | Size | Price | Per 25 cl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Neef van Fred | Heineken | 50 cl | €4.00 | €2.00 |
| 2 | The Old Bell | Amstel Pilsener | 50 cl | €4.20 | €2.10 |
| 3 | Café De Jonge Wees | Amstel Pils | 15 cl | €1.30 | €2.17 |
| 4 | Aran Irish Pub | Heineken | 50 cl | €4.40 | €2.20 |
| 5 | BackStage | Heineken | 50 cl | €5.00 | €2.50 |
| 6 | Karavaan | Pils | 40 cl | €4.20 | €2.63 |
| 7 | Kobalt | Stella Artois | ≈ 25 cl | €2.90 | €2.90 |
| 8 | Czaar | Lager | 50 cl | €5.90 | €2.95 |
| 9 | Pong | Heineken pilsener | 50 cl | €5.90 | €2.95 |
| 10 | A Beautiful Mess | Heineken | no size | €3.20 | €3.20 |
For each bar we count the cheapest lager in a glass of up to 50 cl. Everything is converted to 25 cl (how we calculate), so a bottle and a pint compare fairly. If the menu lists no size we assume 25 cl. The price at the venue always applies.
Is Amsterdam expensive or cheap for a lager?
A lager in Amsterdam costs €4.20 per 25 cl: 5% more than the national average (€4.00). By average lager price Amsterdam ranks 13 of 13 cities (1 = cheapest). 52 of the 92 bars are below that national average.
See all 16 cities side by side.
Which lager do you find most often in Amsterdam?
Heineken is on 31 of the 110 menus we read. See what each costs, bar by bar:
Where do you pay most for a lager in Amsterdam?
At the other end of the list: Eetcafe Singel 404 (€8.00), 't Smalle (€7.50), tHuis aan de Amstel (€6.50). These are often places with a terrace in a prime spot, or a small, pricey menu.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest lager in Amsterdam?
Heineken at De Neef van Fred: €4.00 for 50 cl, which is €2.00 per 25 cl.
How much is a lager in Amsterdam on average?
On average €4.20 per 25 cl (the median of 258 lager prices on 92 beer menus).
Why convert everything to 25 cl?
A 25 cl bottle, a small glass and a 50 cl pint can't be compared directly. Per 25 cl you can put them side by side.