Wijnbar Paskamer

What Wijnbar Paskamer does

Wijnbar Paskamer is a privately held wine bar founded in 2015 and operating from a single location at Lutmastraat 132 in the De Pijp neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The business employs nine people and is owner-operated by Wouter Aalst. Its functional offering centres on a curated wine list of more than 350 bottles drawn from European terroir-driven regions (Sicilië, Rheinhessen, Chablis, Wachau, Montalcino, Bierzo, and the Northern Rhône, among others), with over 50 wines available by the glass — a depth made possible by the Coravin wine preservation system. Two exclusive own-label wines, Braunewell Riesling 'Paskamer' and Braunewell Spätburgunder 'Paskamer' from Rheinhessen, sit on the list. A tapas-style sharing food menu complements the wines, ranging from snacks (€1.90–€5) to full dishes (€10.75–€15.75) and Côte de boeuf (€85 for two) available Thursday through Saturday.

The business model combines several revenue streams: à la carte wine and food sales at the bar, structured High Wine experiences (3-course at €39.50 p.p. and 4-course at €52.50 p.p.) in which a sommelier curates and explains all pairings, and three tiers of group wine tastings (Basis at €37.50 p.p., Paskamer at €59.50 p.p., and bespoke on request) for groups of 4–30, expandable to 60 persons via the AWA Meets partnership at Blasiusstraat. Reservations require a €10 per-person deposit processed through the Tebi online booking system, with free cancellation up to four hours in advance.

Paskamer serves a diversified mix of consumer segments — couples, friends and small social groups, neighbourhood regulars, wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, gift buyers, and corporate groups — and generates demand primarily through TripAdvisor (Excellent 4.7/5), word-of-mouth, organic search on its bilingual Dutch/English website, and a content blog on wine and food. The bar was named "Wijnbar van het Jaar 2023" (Wine Bar of the Year 2023) in the Netherlands. All sommeliers are trained at the Amsterdam Wine Academy, which originated within Paskamer's wine programme, and the same team operates AWA Meets, an adjacent venue for larger events. The business has no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, and operates without app, e-commerce, or delivery channels.

Name

Wijnbar Paskamer

Legal name

Paskamer Amsterdam

Website

https://paskamer.amsterdam

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wijnbar Paskamer is a privately held, single-location wine bar in De Pijp, Amsterdam, offering 350+ wines (50+ by the glass via Coravin), sommelier-curated High Wine pairings, and group tastings for up to 60 guests via its AWA Meets partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Bar Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Wine bar hospitality
• Sommelier-led tastings
• Wine by the glass
• Curated wine pairings
• Wine and food experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales by Glass and Bottle: Core revenue from selling wines by the glass (starting from ~€6) and by the bottle from a list of 350+ wines. The Coravin system enables premium wine sales in smaller quantities.
2. High Wine Arrangements: Curated wine-and-food pairing experiences. Three-course arrangement at €39.50 per person and four-course at €52.50 per person, both inclusive of wines, matching dishes and sommelier explanation.
3. Wine Tasting Packages: Organised tastings for groups of 4–30 people (up to 60 via AWA Meets). Basis tasting at €37.50 p.p. and Paskamer tasting at €59.50 p.p., with bespoke options on request.
4. Food and Shareable Dishes: Revenue from kitchen dishes designed for pairing with wine, ranging from snacks (€1.90–€5) to full dishes (€10.75–€15.75) and Côte de boeuf at €85 for two persons.
5. Reservations and Deposits: €10 per person deposit collected at reservation, with free cancellation up to 4 hours before the booking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wijnbar Paskamer is a physical wine bar in the De Pijp neighbourhood of Amsterdam selling 350+ wines by the bottle and more than 50 wines by the glass (enabled by the Coravin preservation system). Its core offerings are the High Wine sommelier-curated wine-and-food pairing experiences (3 or 4 courses), structured group wine tastings in three tiers for parties of 4 to 60, and a tapas-style shareable food menu designed for wine pairing, all delivered on-site at the Lutmastraat location.

Product overview

Wijnbar Paskamer is a wine bar in De Pijp, Amsterdam, offering three interconnected product lines: (1) High Wine experiences with sommelier-curated wine-and-food pairings in 3 or 4 course formats; (2) Wine Tastings in three tiers (Basis, Paskamer, and Bespoke) for groups of 4–60 persons; and (3) an extensive wine program with 350+ bottles and 50+ wines by the glass, including two exclusive Paskamer-label wines (Braunewell Riesling and Spätburgunder). Supporting services include a shareable food menu, AWA Meets meeting facilities for corporate events up to 60 guests, and the Amsterdam Wine Academy for wine education. Paskamer was named Wine Bar of the Year 2023 in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Wine 3 Gangen (3-Course) Sommelier-curated 3-course wine-and-food pairing experience. Includes 3 wines selected by the sommelier, 3 matching dishes from the chef, and personal explanation for each combination. Priced at €39.50 per person. Guests make no wine or food choices; the team handles all selections. Free cancellation up to 4 hours before.
• High Wine 4 Gangen (4-Course) Sommelier-curated 4-course wine-and-food pairing experience. Includes 4 wines selected by the sommelier, 4 matching dishes, and personal explanation. Priced at €52.50 per person. Duration approximately 1.5–2 hours; starts no later than 18:00.
• Wijnproeverij Basis (Basic Wine Tasting) Entry-level group wine tasting with 8 mono-cépage wines (white and red) in tasting glasses and bread included. Duration 1.5–2 hours. Priced at €37.50 per person for groups of 4–30. Starts no later than 17:00.
• Wijnproeverij Paskamer Premium group wine tasting with 8 special wines paired with 6 matching bites from the chef. Duration 2–2.5 hours. Priced at €59.50 per person for groups of 4–30. Marketed as the most popular tasting option.
• Maatwerk & Exclusief (Bespoke Wine Tasting) Fully customised tasting built around specific regions, grape varieties, or exclusive collection wines; larger groups accommodated. Available on request with tailored proposals.
• Wine by the Glass More than 50 wines available by the glass, including premium selections like Barolo and Chambolle-Musigny premier cru, made possible by the Coravin preservation system. Wines by the glass start from approximately €6.
• Wine List (Bottle) Full wine list of over 350 bottles from European regions including Northern Rhône, Sicily (Etna), Wachau, Bierzo, Montalcino, Chablis, and Rheinhessen, including two exclusive own-label wines from Rheinhessen.
• Shareable Food Menu Tapas-style sharing dishes designed for wine pairing, including oysters with soy/calamansi/chili, burrata with granny smith and pistachio, sea bass tartare with avocado and nori, roasted pork belly with hoisin and bok choy, and Côte de boeuf (€85 for two persons, Thursday–Saturday only) with radicchio salad and duck-fat potatoes. Prices range from €1.90 (snacks) to €15.75 (dishes).

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ wines on the list, 50+ wines available by the glass
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TebicoreTechnology or IntegrationTebi provides the online reservation and booking management system used on Paskamer's website. Guests make reservations and pay the €10 p.p. deposit through Tebi's platform. Tebi is contractually obligated to handle customer data confidentially.
• AWA Meets (Amsterdam Wine Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaskamer collaborates with AWA Meets at the Blasiusstraat (7 bike minutes from Paskamer) to host larger groups (up to 60 persons), corporate meetings, and wine tastings that exceed the wine bar's standalone capacity. AWA Meets provides exclusive meeting rooms and catering, while Paskamer provides the sommelier-led tasting expertise.
• Amsterdam Wine AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll sommeliers at Paskamer are trained at the Amsterdam Wine Academy, one of the leading wine schools in the Netherlands. The Academy's educational pedigree underpins the team's expertise and informs the wine selection and tasting curation at Paskamer. The Academy originated within Paskamer's wine programme.
• CoravincoreTechnology or IntegrationPaskamer uses the Coravin wine preservation system, which enables over 50 wines to be served by the glass without opening the bottle. This technology underpins the wine bar's differentiation — access to premium bottles (Barolo, Chambolle-Musigny premier cru) by the glass — and is exceptional among Amsterdam wine bars.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global members-club hospitality brand centred on food, drink, and curated social experiences. Operates at a broader scale but overlaps meaningfully on curated beverage programs, premium positioning, and event-driven venue economics.
• 28°-50° Wine Workshop & Kitchen: London-based wine-anchored restaurant group offering premium wines by the glass with food pairings. Comparable as a scaled-up version of the sommelier-led, wine-program-first concept that Paskamer operates at a single store.

Direct peers

• Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels: Iconic Paris natural-wine bar with a tightly curated by-the-glass list and expert-led pairings. Most directly comparable business model to Paskamer: small-footprint wine bar, sommelier-curated experience, premium European positioning, walking-distance tourist catch.
• Wynand Fockink: Historic Amsterdam distillery and on-premises tasting room in the heart of the city. Directly comparable as a curated, on-premise adult-beverage experience brand that pairs spirits with story and guided tasting — overlapping Paskamer's sommelier-led hospitality model in the same Amsterdam market.
• Le Comptoir du Vin: European small-format wine bar and tasting room formats. Comparable as a thin-inventory, expert-led, premium-by-the-glass wine bar model typical of major city hospitality scenes.
• Terroir: US wine bar concept with a curated by-the-glass program and food pairings in a neighbourhood-bar setting. Comparable model — single-site wine-first hospitality with sommelier curation and premium positioning.

Regional players

• Spring Bites / De Pijp neighbour wine bars (e.g. Brand & Bates): Local Amsterdam De Pijp-area specialist food and wine venue that competes for the same neighbourhood evening-out occasion. Comparable in the immediate geographic catchment and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paskamer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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