Gay Bars in Amsterdam
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 15 October 2020:
By order of the Netherlands government, all bars and restaurants have to close for several weeks.
Gay and lesbian music bar. Occasionally with drag shows.
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Amstel 54
Amsterdam 1017 AB
Amsterdam 1017 AB
+31 6 12232254 (mobile)
New bar in Amsterdam's famous gay street.
With drag shows and bingo nights.
With drag shows and bingo nights.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam 1016 BR
Amsterdam 1016 BR
+31 6 29557092 (mobile)
LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.
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Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH
Amsterdam 1017 VH
Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht
The grande dame of Amsterdam's gay & lesbian nightlife. It was the first gay bar in the Netherlands (and one of the first in the world) when it was opened in 1927. Reopened in 2008 with a preserved interior, 't Mandje today is a small cozy bar with a mixed clientele. Music: Dutch ›Schlager‹, chansons, Pop.
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Zeedijk 63
Amsterdam 1012 AS
Amsterdam 1012 AS
Gay bar in 'après-ski' style, next to Club NYX.
Mixed crowd. Busiest after 01:00.
Mixed crowd. Busiest after 01:00.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 42a
Amsterdam 1017 BM
Amsterdam 1017 BM
Tram: Koningsplein
+31 682363649 (mobile)
Small gay bar by the Amstel river in the center of Amsterdam.
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Amstel 50
Amsterdam 1017 AB
Amsterdam 1017 AB
Small bar with local drag shows and karaoke.
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Utrechtsestraat 4
Amsterdam 1017 VN
Amsterdam 1017 VN
Popular Dutch Pop and Schlager music pub.
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Halvemaansteeg 17
Amsterdam 1017 CR
Amsterdam 1017 CR
+31 6 52004763 (mobile)
Popular gay cocktail bar. Modern and friendly atmosphere. Snacks available.
Gets busy early.
Gets busy early.
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Spuistraat 109
Amsterdam 1012 SV
Amsterdam 1012 SV
Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk
Small gay bar for black and coloured men & friends.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 129
Amsterdam 1017 BL
Amsterdam 1017 BL
Big gay lounge bar with London pub style.
In good weather with street terrace.
In good weather with street terrace.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 36
Amsterdam 1017 BM
Amsterdam 1017 BM
Traditional gay jeans bar with pool table.
›Separating the men from the boys for over 40 years.‹
›Separating the men from the boys for over 40 years.‹
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Kerkstraat 4
Amsterdam 1017 GL
Amsterdam 1017 GL
+31 6 15505446 (mobile)
Very busy gay bar in the Reguliersdwarsstraat. Mixed ages.
With weekly drag shows and popular street terrace.
With weekly drag shows and popular street terrace.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 45
Amsterdam 1017 BK
Amsterdam 1017 BK
+31 6 87863444 (mobile)
Bar with street terrace and snacks, right next to the Taboo bar.
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Reguliersdwarsstraat 43
Amsterdam 1017 BK
Amsterdam 1017 BK
+31 6 87863444 (mobile)
Friendly gay bar with weekly drag shows and eccentric bingo shows.
On weekends with DJs.
In the back cozy nook with canal view.
On weekends with DJs.
In the back cozy nook with canal view.
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Zeedijk 20
Amsterdam 1012 AZ
Amsterdam 1012 AZ
+31 20 420 2475, +31 6 19382899 (mobile)