1 October 2026

How much is a beer in Amsterdam? Prices at a glance

A lager in Amsterdam costs €4.20 per 25 cl on average, a specialty beer €6.25. Here is how the prices on 110 beer menus break down.

a lager costs€4.20per 25 cl, on average
Canal houses on the Herengracht in Amsterdam
Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

How much is a beer in Amsterdam? On average €4.20 for a 25 cl lager. By size: lager 25 cl €3.95, lager 50 cl €7.90, specialty beer (6% or more) 33 cl €7.00. We read 110 beer menus.

€4.20

a lager, on average per 25 cl

€6.25

a specialty beer (6%+), on average per 25 cl

€2.00 – €8.00

the cheapest and dearest lager, per 25 cl

What does a beer cost by size in Amsterdam?

Price per glass or bottle as on the menu; average is the median. Only sizes with at least three prices.

How are lager prices spread in Amsterdam?

Under €3.50 11€3.50 – €4.50 62Over €4.50 19
Number of bars per price band (cheapest lager per venue, per 25 cl)

Of the 92 bars with a lager, 11 charge under €3.50 per 25 cl, 62 between €3.50 and €4.50 and 19 above. The national average is €4.00; Amsterdam is 5% more than the national average. Rank 13 of 13 cities (1 = cheapest).

Where is it cheap, where is it dear?

Cheapest: De Neef van Fred (€2.00), The Old Bell (€2.10), Café De Jonge Wees (€2.17). Dearest: Eetcafe Singel 404 (€8.00), 't Smalle (€7.50), tHuis aan de Amstel (€6.50). All the cheap lagers in Amsterdam.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a lager in Amsterdam?

On average €4.20 per 25 cl. The cheapest is €2.00 (De Neef van Fred), the dearest €8.00 (Eetcafe Singel 404).

How much is a specialty beer in Amsterdam?

On average €6.25 per 25 cl for beers of 6% or more (449 prices).

Is Amsterdam expensive for a beer?

A lager here is 5% more than the national average (€4.00 per 25 cl).

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