The Malt Vault

Found this hidden gem in a search for a nice cocktail bar. The place is quite hidden, but worth a visit!
The bar is more focused on whiskey, but you have plenty of options if you are looking for something else as well! We went there for some cocktails and were not disappointed.
What is nice is that you can see in the menu how your cocktail looks like, so you know what to expect :)
We tried various cocktails and ejoyed all of them! The atmoshpere is also very nice, the place being quite cozy, and the waitress was very friendly! Looking forward to come again, and hopefully will get to see the cat, as we heard it is visiting from time to time!

Went here for a whiskey tasting, really enjoyed the experience! We spoke to our bartender who explained that we could choose our own whiskies to try, or she could choose for us. We let her choose, as we wanted to try something new. We were not disappointed! Had some chocolate with the tasting. Highly recommended.

They have 300 whiskey ,outstanding cocktails and an incredibly nice host who explains everything to you.
They have a great snack to eat with the drink.
Nice and cosy place.
Tip: make a reservation before you go.

Excellent whiskey bar, excellent service and a wide range of whiskey. What really makes this place is the service and knowledge behind the bar.

A heaven for whiskey lovers. Lovely Irish bar man, very knowledge about whiskeys. Who apparently used to work at one of the best cocktail bar in Cork. Very interesting & cozy atmosphere. Whiskeys that are put on the tables are just for display purpose, not for you to pour yourselves. I don’t know anything about whiskey, but seems he is about to recommend to different guests depends on their favorite taste.

Wonderful experience! You can drink one of the local Utrecht beers, you can order whisky tasting and enjoy it near to the historical kanal. Do you like cats? There is one - a friendly one! But the best thing about this place is the service! You don’t feel that you are a stranger visiting some random bar, you can feel like you’re just meeting friends and have a chitchat with them. The bartenders are extremely friend and will guide you through the history of the place and elaborate about the drinks you are going to taste and enjoy!

Definitely worth a visit. Lovers of whiskey will really appreciate it. Great service, and a lovely cat to welcome you.

An amazingly friendly host displaying both his knowledge and passion for the best whiskeys. He personally knows all of the whiskeys they have for sale, which is an impressive feat, considering the amount of different kinds of whiskeys they have for sale.
If you like whiskey and are not afraid to put some money down for it, this is most definitely one of the places you -must- visit during a stay in or around Utrecht.

It's one of the best whisky bars I've been to. They specialise in whiskies by independent bottlers. Their bar snacks are great too.

I visited this place with a group of five people. Everything was just perfect! The staff was very friendly. After checking our preferences they explained the tasting concept. I went for the whiskey tasting and others enjoyed the (whiskey) cocktails. The place has a good vibe and the collection is impressive.

What a great experience!!! Super professional staff, well designed place, fantastic cocktail and elegant service. Reach whiskey bar and beautiful display.
We had a great night!

An awesome place to try out different types of whiskey! The staff is very knowledgeable and happy to share any information about your drinks. Loved it and will definitely come back!

This is one of the best places I've been in ages. All I can say is, I am glad I don't live near here anymore or my entire salary would be spent here. The employees are exceptionally knowledgeable in the whiskies they offer and what to recommend based on your personal tastes. I really loved my experience here and cannot wait until my next visit.

Really good place for a drink! It doesn’t get as busy as other places nearby because it’s quite hidden away by the canal. The bartender knows his stuff so it’s a great fit if your a whiskey novice or an expert. They have their whiskeys sorted by price and by taste and also do nibbles.

Top tier classic and original cocktails are at the core of the malt vault experience, but not to be overshadowed is the historic and chic ambiance. We recommend the smokey and spicy "grumpy old man" but based on your predilection, the seasoned mixologists will cheerfully guide you to your ideal whiskey experience. Sip and unwind as boats pass in the night in this timeless Utrecht lounge.

Brilliant place! The whisky assortment is great and I love the barrel-aged cocktails. Great service with a lot of knowledge combined with humour and customer-care.

Highly recommend this place! Great atmosphere and some of the best drinks you will find in town (ask the bartenders for tips as they know their liquor!)

Also loving the beautiful box with tampons they provide in their bathrooms! I feel so welcome here!!

Wwwwooooowwwww!!!!! Okay.... My wife and i are speakeasy fans. This place doesn't claim to be a speakeasy, but it kinda is if you aren't looking for turn by turn directions. It took us a while to find but in the end the reward was an experience i will never forget. Beautiful location, excellent spirit knowledge and just a little quirkiness makes for the best whisky flight i have ever had. Cheers and i will be returning soon.

One of Utrecht's best kept secrets! An amazing selection of whiskey and impeccable service. Definitely worth visiting if you can find it 😉

Excellent value, this small whiskey bar has stupendous snack food, good cocktails and all the whiskey you could ask for.