AMSTERDAM—The Dylan introduces Bar Brasserie Occo, a distinct cosmopolitan eatery with menus highlighting handcrafted cocktails and creative cuisine drawn from local Dutch influences and producers. The new bar and brasserie is a welcome gathering place for locals and guests of the refined luxury boutique hotel that is centrally located in Amsterdam’s trendy “nine streets” of galleries, antiques, boutiques, and up-and-coming designer shops.
With a curved bar illuminated by a modern 26-foot brass light fixture as the focal point, the new bar and brasserie incorporates design elements such as velvet sofas, round marble table tops, and bold black beamed ceilings to create a sophisticated and vibrant ambiance. The contemporary décor is complemented by historical influences such as a vintage spirits cabinet stored with herbal infused homemade elixirs to exemplify The Dylan’s past and architecture.
Menu offerings range from perfectly brewed coffees, freshly pressed juices, and brioche French toast in the morning to a late night bar bites of deep fried olives and Dutch shrimp croquettes.
At the bar, guests can sip from a menu of signature bespoke cocktails such as the Matured Manhattan made with bourbon, The Dylan’s homemade vermouth, and bitters straight out of an oak cask, or a Fisher’s Friend, an original rum twist on an Old Fashioned from the Dutch inspired cocktail list.
Bar Brasserie Occo is a casual alternative to The Dylan’s Michelin Star restaurant Vinkeles and Vinkeles on the Water, a chef’s table concept aboard a fully renovated canal boat. Guests can also enjoy The Dylan’s signature “High Wine,” a late afternoon food and wine pairing, served in the lounge, Bar Brasserie OCCO, and when the weather allows the secluded garden.
Situated directly on the “Keizersgracht,” one of Amsterdam’s most famous and picturesque canals which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, The Dylan is located in the center of the famed shopping district “de negen straatjes” (the nine streets) featuring galleries, antique shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The Dylan places guests near historic and cultural venues such as the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and the Flower Market.
