The Best High-End Cocktail Bar in Amsterdam Open Until Late

Late nights and quality rarely go together. At SHU they do.

There is a common problem with late-night venues: the later it gets, the lower the quality tends to be. The good bars close early. The places still serving at 03:00 have often stopped trying.

SHU Amsterdam is the exception. The standard at the bar does not change as the evening progresses. The same award-winning bartenders who made your first cocktail at 22:30 are making your fourth at 01:30. The drink quality is consistent throughout the night.

The opening hours

Thursday: 22:00–03:30

Friday: 22:00–03:30

Saturday: 22:00–03:30

Sunday: 22:00–03:30

The late-night atmosphere

From 23:30 onwards, SHU Amsterdam is a club. House, disco and funk. The dance floor is occupied. The crowd is strictly 25+, well-dressed, and is there for the long version of the evening. This is not a venue that empties at midnight. The best hours at SHU are between midnight and closing.

Getting in late

On Thursdays and Sundays, walk in freely. On Fridays and Saturdays, the guest list arranged in advance via @shu.amsterdam on Instagram is the correct route. Walk-in entry till 23:00 if there is space.

FAQ

What high-end cocktail bar in Amsterdam is open until 3am?

SHU Amsterdam at Handboogstraat 15  open until 03:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Award-winning cocktails, 25+, dress code required.

Does the quality of SHU Amsterdam drop later in the night?

No. The bar operates at the same standard throughout the evening. The cocktail menu and the bartender quality do not change as the night progresses.

What is the latest I can arrive at SHU Amsterdam?

Guest list and VIP reservations guarantee entry. For late arrivals, it is worth confirming with the team via @shu.amsterdam that entry is still possible at your intended time.

Reserve at shuamsterdam.com • Late night guest list: @shu.amsterdam