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The Slijterij United Liquors shop front on the Hekelveld in golden evening light

It's your choice. · Slijterij United Liquors · Est. 2014

“Best I've seen
in the Centre.”

★★★★★ Caroline Cairns · Google review

Amsterdam's friendly bottle shop, two minutes from Centraal. Prices locals come back for, shelves that go on forever, and a steady crew who'll happily help you choose.

Hekelveld 4 · Amsterdam Every day 11:00 – 22:00

Why people choose us

Known for four simple things.

Inside the shop, looking towards the counter

Since 2014

Good service

The same steady crew behind the counter since 2014. Honest advice, no upsell.

Premium whisky on the shelf

Whisky to absinthe

Quality & range

From everyday favourites to rare bottles — whisky to jenever to absinthe.

Shelves of fairly priced spirits and wine

No tourist mark-up

Fair prices

No tourist mark-up. Among the lowest shelf prices in the centre.

The street near Amsterdam Centraal

2 min from Centraal

Perfect location

Two minutes' walk from Amsterdam Centraal. Open every day until 22:00.

The cocktail shelf

Pick a cocktail, we'll show the bottles.

Just a few popular classics. In the shop we'll happily give you the best advice, and we stock everything to make them: lemon and lime juice, syrups, bitters and shaker gear.

For every good night

Pick up the bottles, we'll help you plan the rest.

Birthdays, borrels, canal boats, house parties: we've got you.

  • Tell us the headcount and the vibe
  • We put a set together: bottles, mixers, ice-cold beer
  • Pick it up, or have it delivered
Friends toasting with rum cocktails at a kitchen party
Birthdays
A rum cocktail with sugar syrup, grenadine and fresh limes
Cocktail night
Beer pong cups and cold beer by an Amsterdam canal window
House parties
Friends talking over dinner and wine
Dinner with friends
Two friends mixing a cocktail at home
Date night in

The collection

Wall-to-wall bottles, fairly priced.

All the best-known bottles are here, and our collection keeps growing with new and harder-to-find ones. Stock changes weekly, so we don't list it online. Ask us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Whisky & Cognac
Vodka & Gin
Rum & Tequila
Liqueurs, Jenever & Absinthe
Wine, Bubbles & Beer

Delivery · central Amsterdam

We deliver. The shop is cheaper.

In the shopOur lowest prices
DeliveredHigher prices + Thuisbezorgd fees

What people say

Loved by locals & visitors.

A
Abdul Kay
2 months ago
★★★★★

“Best place in Ams for actual alcohol, not just Heineken. Good prices, excellent selection of drinks to choose from. For anyone in Ams who wants a proper drink, this is the place to go.”

D
Dean
6 months ago
★★★★★

“Good selection, good prices, excellent evening staff. Very happy to shop here repeatedly.”

D
David Neubauer
a year ago
★★★★★

“If you are in this area, this is the place to purchase your spirits, beer, and mixers. Prices are significantly lower than the other stores in the area. The owner is especially nice and is committed to keeping her prices fair.”

C
Caroline Cairns
10 months ago
★★★★★

“Very clean store. Lots of choice. Great prices… best I've seen in the Centre. Friendly staff 😀”

R
Ryan Reeve
a year ago
★★★★★

“Went with the intention to purchase some whisky distilled in the Netherlands and was successful! There are lots of different liquors for everyone's appetite. Highly recommend visiting here!”

B
Bob Gustafson
5 months ago
★★★★★

“Great prices and good selections. Very friendly!”

Read all 61 reviews on Google →

Come and look around

Two minutes from Centraal.

Address
Hekelveld 4, 1012 SN Amsterdam
Hours
Every day, 11:00 – 22:00
Today
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Route
Centraal, Westside exit — about 2 minutes on foot

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Quick answers to what people ask us most.

When are you open?

Every day, 11:00–22:00 — weekends included.

Is delivery more expensive than the shop?

Yes — delivery runs through Thuisbezorgd, which adds platform and courier costs. Picking up in the shop is always cheapest.

Do you have a specific bottle?

Probably! Our range changes weekly, so send us the name or a photo on WhatsApp and we'll check the shelf.

How do I get there from Centraal?

Take the Westside exit and walk about two minutes to Hekelveld 4 — see the map above.

How can I pay?

Cash, PIN and contactless in the shop; iDEAL through Thuisbezorgd.

Do I need ID?

If you look under 25, yes. No alcohol under 18 — in the shop and on delivery.

Still wondering? Message us, we reply fast.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Negroni

Bitter, sweet, strong. Equal parts, stirred over ice.

  • Gin
    e.g. Hayman's, Tanqueray, Bombay
  • Campari
    The bitter red heart of it
  • Sweet vermouth
    e.g. Martini Rosso, Carpano Antica

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Old Fashioned

Whiskey, a touch of sugar and bitters. The original cocktail.

  • Bourbon or rye
    e.g. Blanton's, Jack Daniel's, Bulleit
  • Aromatic bitters
    e.g. Angostura
  • Sugar
    A cube or a little syrup

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Espresso Martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur and a fresh shot. Wakes the night up.

  • Vodka
    e.g. Beluga, Ketel One, Absolut
  • Coffee liqueur
    e.g. Kahlúa, Mr Black
  • Espresso
    Freshly brewed, cooled

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Margarita

Tequila, orange liqueur, lime. Salt rim if you like.

  • Tequila blanco
    e.g. Patrón, Sierra, Olmeca
  • Orange liqueur
    e.g. Cointreau, triple sec
  • Fresh lime
    Squeezed, not from a bottle

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Mojito

White rum, mint, lime and sparkling water. Havana in a glass.

  • White rum
    e.g. Bacardí Carta Blanca, Havana Club 3
  • Mint, lime & sugar
    Muddled gently
  • Sparkling water
    Spa Rood or Bar-le-Duc Rood, to top

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, prosecco, a splash of sparkling water. Terrace in a glass.

  • Aperol
    The orange one
  • Prosecco
    Dry and cold
  • Sparkling water
    Spa Rood or Bar-le-Duc Rood, a splash

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Gin & Tonic

Your gin, good tonic, lots of ice. Endless ways to play.

  • Gin
    Dozens to choose from, e.g. Hayman's, Hendrick's
  • Tonic
    e.g. Royal Club, Fever-Tree, Fentimans

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Cocktail · what you'll need

Whisky Sour

Whisky, lemon, sugar, a silky foam on top.

  • Whisky
    e.g. Ballantine's, Johnnie Walker, Jameson
  • Fresh lemon
    Squeezed
  • Sugar syrup
    To balance

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Moscow Mule

Vodka, spicy ginger beer, lime. Best in copper.

  • Vodka
    e.g. Grey Goose, Smirnoff, Beluga
  • Ginger beer
    e.g. Bundaberg, Fever-Tree, Gosling's
  • Fresh lime
    A wedge or two

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Paloma

Tequila and grapefruit soda. Mexico's favourite.

  • Tequila
    e.g. Sierra, Patrón, Jose Cuervo
  • Grapefruit soda
    e.g. Ting, Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit
  • Lime & salt
    A squeeze and a pinch

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Dark 'n' Stormy

Dark rum floated on ginger beer. Weather in a glass.

  • Dark rum
    e.g. Gosling's Black Seal, Captain Morgan Dark
  • Ginger beer
    Spicy is better — e.g. Bundaberg
  • Lime
    A wedge

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Rum & Cola

Rum, cola, lots of ice and a squeeze of lime. The easy classic.

  • Rum
    e.g. Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Havana Club
  • Cola
    Ice-cold, from our fridges
  • Lime
    A wedge

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Whisky & Ginger

Whisky topped with ginger ale. Smooth, spicy, done in ten seconds.

  • Whisky
    e.g. Jameson, Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel's
  • Ginger ale
    e.g. Royal Club, Canada Dry, Fever-Tree
  • Lemon
    A twist

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Vodka Lemon

Vodka and sparkling lemon soda over ice. Crisp and fresh.

  • Vodka
    e.g. Smirnoff, Absolut, Grey Goose
  • Lemon soda
    e.g. Sprite, 7UP, Royal Club Bitter Lemon
  • Fresh lemon
    A slice

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mixed drink · what you'll need

Kopstootje

Amsterdam's own: a brimming glass of jenever, sipped hands-free, then a beer.

  • Jonge or oude jenever
    e.g. Bols, Hooghoudt, Wenneker
  • Dutch lager
    A small cold glass

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

Virgin Mojito

Lime, mint and sparkling water — all the fresh, none of the rum.

  • Mint, lime & sugar
    Muddled gently
  • Sparkling water
    Spa Rood or Bar-le-Duc Rood

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

Nogroni

Bittersweet and grown-up, without the gin.

  • Alcohol-free bitter
    e.g. Crodino, Sanbittèr
  • Alcohol-free aperitif
    e.g. Martini Vibrante, Lyre's Aperitif Rosso
  • Orange
    A twist of peel

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

Espresso Tonic

Cold espresso floated on tonic. A wake-up with bubbles.

  • Tonic
    e.g. Royal Club, Fever-Tree
  • Espresso
    Freshly brewed, cooled

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

Grapefruit Spritz 0.0

Pink grapefruit, alcohol-free bubbles and a sprig of rosemary.

  • Alcohol-free bubbles
    e.g. Faber 0.0, Freixenet 0.0
  • Pink grapefruit
    Juice and a slice
  • Sparkling water
    Spa Rood or Bar-le-Duc Rood

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

Virgin Mule

Spicy ginger beer, lime and mint — best in copper.

  • Ginger beer
    e.g. Bundaberg, Fever-Tree
  • Fresh lime
    A wedge or two
  • Mint
    A fresh sprig

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Mocktail · what you'll need

0.0 Gin & Tonic

All the botanicals of a G&T, none of the alcohol.

  • Alcohol-free gin
    e.g. Gordon's 0.0, Seedlip
  • Tonic
    e.g. Royal Club, Fever-Tree
  • Fresh lime
    A wheel

Brands are examples — our shelves change weekly. Message us and we'll tell you what's in today.

Jack Daniel'sTennessee whiskeySmooth, sweet vanilla and oak.The Macallan 12Single malt ScotchSherry casks, dried fruit, rich.Glenfiddich 12Single malt ScotchFresh pear and light oak.Johnnie Walker BlackBlended ScotchSmoky, rich, a classic gift.HennessyCognacThe world's best-known cognac.Rémy Martin VSOPCognacFine Champagne, ripe fruit.Blanton's OriginalSingle barrel bourbonRich caramel, iconic horse stopper.Ballantine's FinestBlended ScotchLight and easy, great for mixing.

On our shelves

Whisky & Cognac

We stock most whiskies on the market. VS, VSOP and XO from the big houses, and brandies to match.

Hover a bottle to learn more.

What you'll find

  • Scotch
  • Irish
  • Bourbon
  • Japanese
  • VS · VSOP · XO
  • Brandy
  • Metaxa

Looking for a specific bottle? Ask us and we'll check the shelf.

Grey GooseFrench vodkaSoft and clean, from French wheat.BelvederePolish vodkaRye vodka, creamy and smooth.AbsolutSwedish vodkaThe cocktail all-rounder.TanquerayLondon dry ginJuniper-forward, perfect G&T.Hendrick'sScottish ginCucumber and rose.Bombay SapphireLondon dry ginLight, citrusy, ten botanicals.BelugaRussian vodkaPremium malt vodka, very smooth.SmirnoffVodkaThe everyday mixing vodka.

On our shelves

Vodka & Gin

Most vodkas you can name are on our shelf. From London dry to Dutch craft: if it's a gin, we probably have it.

Hover a bottle to learn more.

What you'll find

  • Premium
  • Flavoured
  • Large formats
  • London dry
  • Craft
  • Dutch

Looking for a specific bottle? Ask us and we'll check the shelf.

Bacardí Carta BlancaWhite rumMade for mojitos.Captain Morgan SpicedSpiced rumVanilla and spice, great with cola.Havana Club AñejoCuban rumAged, warm and mellow.Don Julio BlancoTequila blancoCrisp agave, citrus finish.Herradura ReposadoTequila reposadoOak-rested, soft caramel notes.Jose Cuervo EspecialTequilaThe party classic.Bacardí Carta OroGold rumWarm vanilla, great with cola.The KrakenBlack spiced rumDark, spiced and smooth.

On our shelves

Rum & Tequila

White, gold, dark and spiced. Most rums on the market. Blanco to añejo, plus a good mezcal shelf.

Hover a bottle to learn more.

What you'll find

  • White
  • Dark
  • Spiced
  • Blanco
  • Reposado
  • Mezcal

Looking for a specific bottle? Ask us and we'll check the shelf.

AperolAperitifBitter orange, made for spritz.BaileysCream liqueurIrish cream, over ice.CointreauOrange liqueurThe secret of a good margarita.Licor 43Spanish liqueurVanilla and citrus, 43 ingredients.Ketel 1 JeneverJonge jeneverDutch original, from Schiedam.DisaronnoAmarettoSweet almond, great on ice.CampariBitter aperitifThe heart of a negroni.AmarulaCream liqueurMarula fruit cream, from South Africa.

On our shelves

Liqueurs, Jenever & Absinthe

Every liqueur your cocktail recipe asks for. The Dutch original: jonge, oude and korenwijn. A proper absinthe and anise shelf, right in the centre.

Hover a bottle to learn more.

What you'll find

  • Bitters
  • Cream
  • Herbal
  • Jonge
  • Oude
  • Korenwijn
  • Absinthe

Looking for a specific bottle? Ask us and we'll check the shelf.

Moët & ChandonChampagneBrut Impérial, for celebrations.Veuve ClicquotChampagneYellow Label, full and toasty.PommeryChampagneBrut Royal, fresh and elegant.Filipetti MoscatoItalian sparklingSweet, light and fruity.Cape Zebra PinotageSouth African redJuicy dark fruit, easy drinking.Heineken 0.0Alcohol-free beerCold from the fridge.Bacardí MojitoReady to drinkJust add ice and soda.Royal Club TonicTonicThe Dutch classic for your G&T.

On our shelves

Wine, Bubbles & Beer

Champagne, prosecco and everyday wines. Cold beer, mixers and ready-to-drink cans.

Hover a bottle to learn more.

What you'll find

  • Champagne
  • Prosecco
  • Red · White · Rosé
  • Beer
  • Mixers
  • RTD

Looking for a specific bottle? Ask us and we'll check the shelf.