Atlas #010 · Centrum
Bar Babar Centrum
Utrechtsestraat 135, 1017 VM Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · Bar Babar, valentinas ogo, Jennifer Lee Donaker, Olha Burlai
Why it's worth the detour
A candlelit, blush-pink corner of Paris on Utrechtsestraat, where the owners pick wines strictly on taste rather than pedigree.
The bottle
A Loire Sauvignon Blanc or a Beaujolais Chardonnay
Why we'd go back
- — Candlelit, deep-red bistro atmosphere repeatedly compared to a Parisian wine bar
- — Owners praised for a no-pretension, taste-first approach to choosing the list
- — Locally sourced snacks and attentive, engaging staff called out often
Wine shop profile
- Focus
- Ruben Charbon & Django Reinhart's independent selection
- Style
- Natural, taste-first — not academic
- Food
- Locally sourced snacks from nearby specialty stores
Address & hours
Utrechtsestraat 135, 1017 VM Amsterdam
Good to know
- By-the-glass bar
- Natural/orange focus
- Small plates
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A candlelit, blush-pink corner of Paris on Utrechtsestraat, where the owners pick wines strictly on taste rather than pedigree.
What should you order or buy?
Bar Babar's recommended bottle is A Loire Sauvignon Blanc or a Beaujolais Chardonnay.
What is it best for?
Bar Babar is best for small plates with your glass.
Is it a bottle shop or a by-the-glass bar?
Bar Babar is a by-the-glass bar — come for a glass, not to stock up.
Does it focus on natural or orange wine?
Yes — Bar Babar genuinely focuses on natural and low-intervention wine.
Is there food?
Yes — Locally sourced snacks from nearby specialty stores.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Bar Babar is in Centrum, Amsterdam, at Utrechtsestraat 135, 1017 VM Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
Part of the independently curated Atlas Amsterdam guide