The first speakeasy cocktail bar in the Netherlands, the trendy Door 74 is a hidden gem of Amsterdam’s bar scene.

You’ll find traditional Dutch pancakes galore at Upstairs, a quirky restaurant in Amsterdam – if you can get up the stairs that is!

Here’s my pick of my favourite hidden gems from the last year.

An old oil rig in Amsterdam’s port area is now one of the city’s quirkiest restaurants.

Not only is this hidden gem in a great Amsterdam location, you’ll be amazed by the friendliness and level of customer service at the Hotel V.