Patroc Amsterdam Gay Guide 2024

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Accommodation Tips

Hotel Amstelzicht

Hotel. ***, from 130 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Small hotel at the Amstel, very close to the gay bars in Amsterdam's main gay area around Reguliersdwarsstraat and Amstel.

@ Amstel 104
Amsterdam 1017 AD

Tram: Rembrandtplein

Hotel Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein

Hotel. ***, from 130 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Modern, clean and good value for money. Conveniently located in the center of Amsterdam.

@ Valkenburgerstraat 90
Amsterdam 1011 LZ

Cafes

Brug34

Monday-Wednesday 08:00 – 21:00; Thursday 08:00 – 24:00; Friday 08:00 – 02:00; Saturday 09:00 – 02:00; Sunday 09:00 – 21:00

LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.

www.brug34.nl

@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH

Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht

+31 20 223 6793

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Mankind

Monday-Saturday 12:00 – 22:00

LGBT-friendly pub with canal-side terrace.
Beer, sandwiches and various other dishes.
Located between the Museum quarter and the Spiegel quarter.

facebook.com/cafemankind

@ Weteringstraat 60
Amsterdam 1017 SP

Tram: Weteringcirquit, Spiegelgracht

+31 20 638 4755

Bars & Pubs

Bar Blend

Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 14:00 – 04:00; Sunday 14:00 – 03:00

New bar in Amsterdam's famous gay street.
With drag shows and bingo nights.

facebook.com/barBLENDnl

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam 1016 BR

+31 6 2955 7092 (mobile)

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Blend XL

19:00/20:00 – 01:00/03:00

LGBT-oriented, spacious bar with dance floor, DJs and entertainment.

facebook.com/BlendXLams

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 44
Amsterdam 1017 BM

Tram: Koningsplein

+31 6 2955 7092 (mobile)

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Brug34

Monday-Wednesday 08:00 – 21:00; Thursday 08:00 – 24:00; Friday 08:00 – 02:00; Saturday 09:00 – 02:00; Sunday 09:00 – 21:00

LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.

www.brug34.nl

@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH

Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht

+31 20 223 6793

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Exit

Monday-Thursday 21:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 05:00; Sunday 21:00 – 04:00

Gay bar in 'après-ski' style, next to Club NYX.
Mixed clientele. Busiest after 01:00.

exitamsterdam.nl

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 42a
Amsterdam 1017 BM

Tram: Koningsplein

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Lellebel

Thursday 20:30 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday 20:30 – 02:00; Sunday 19:00 – 01:00/02:00

Small bar and safe space for the queer/trans community in Amsterdam.
Trans/queer womyn owned and operated.
See the Lellebel website for upcoming LGBTQ oriented events such as open mic nights, drag shows, stand-up comedy, karaoke nights, live singers and bands.

lellebel.nl

@ Utrechtsestraat 4
Amsterdam 1017 VN

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Montmartre

Wednesday, Thursday 17:00 – 01:00; Friday 17:00 – 04:00; Saturday 15:00 – 04:00; Sunday 15:00 – 01:00

Dutch Pop and Schlager music pub.
(Reopened 12 September 2024 at this new address.)

facebook.com/cafemontmartre

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 129
Amsterdam 1017 BL

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Prik

Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday 16:00 – 03:00; Saturday 15:00 – 03:00; Sunday 15:00 – 01:00

Popular gay cocktail bar. Modern and friendly atmosphere. Snacks available.
Gets busy early.

prikamsterdam.nl

@ Spuistraat 109
Amsterdam 1012 SV

Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk

+31 6 1965 3239 (mobile)

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SoHo

Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 04:00; Sunday 18:00 – 03:00

Big gay lounge bar with London pub style.
In good weather with street terrace.

soho-amsterdam.com

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 36
Amsterdam 1017 BM

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Spijkerbar

Tuesday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday 16:00 – 03:00; Sunday 16:00 – 01:00

Traditional gay jeans bar with pool table.
›Separating the men from the boys for over 40 years.‹

spijkerbar.nl

@ Kerkstraat 4
Amsterdam 1017 GL

+31 6 15505446 (mobile)

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Taboo

Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 03:00; Friday 15:00 – 04:00; Saturday 14:00 – 04:00; Sunday 14:00 – 03:00

Very busy gay bar in the Reguliersdwarsstraat. Mixed ages.
With weekly drag shows and popular street terrace.

facebook.com/taboobar.amsterdam

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 45
Amsterdam 1017 BK

+31 6 8786 3444 (mobile)

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The Queen's Head

Daily 16:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00

Friendly gay bar with weekly drag shows and eccentric bingo shows.
On weekends with DJs.
In the back cozy nook with canal view.

queenshead.nl

@ Zeedijk 20
Amsterdam 1012 AZ

+31 20 420 2475

Clubs & Parties

See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Amsterdam.

3x NYX

Saturday 22:00 – 05:00

Big club with several dancefloors, bars and lounge areas.
Mixed young clientele. Music: Pop, Urban and House.
Admission: from 14 €

facebook.com/3xnyx

@ Club Nyx Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Amsterdam 1017 BM

Tram: Koningsplein

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De Trut

Sunday 22:00 – 03:00 (entry till approx. 23:00)

Very popular ›non-commercial dike and faggot disco‹ with a mixed clientele.
Cheap drinks and admission.
Limited capacity – it is advised to queue by 21:30 to get in.
Admission: 3 €

detrut.amsterdam

@ Bilderdijkstraat 165 E
Amsterdam 1053 KP

Tram: Bilderdijkstraat/Kinkerstraat

Cruising & Fetish

Club Church

Wednesday 20:00 – 01:00; Thursday 22:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 05:00; Sunday 16:00 – 20:00

Two floors of dance and play space. Different theme nights several times a week – check the program on the Church website.
Admission: 10-15 €

clubchurch.nl

@ Kerkstraat 52
Amsterdam 1017 GM

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Cuckoo's Nest

Daily 13:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday till 02:00

Started 1984 as a leather bar, now without fetish and dresscodes.
The cruising labyrinth in the basement is quite busy at late evening.
Minimum consumption: 1 drink

cuckoosnest.nl

@ Nieuwezijds Kolk 6
Amsterdam 1012 PV

+31 20 627 1752

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Dirty Dicks

Daily 20:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 04:00

Small gay cruise bar. A bit fetish-oriented, but without dresscodes (except for special parties).
Busiest after midnight.
Minimum consumption: 1-2 drinks

dirtydicksamsterdam.com

@ Warmoesstraat 86
Amsterdam 1012 JH

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Eagle Amsterdam

Thursday 22:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 05:00; Sunday 22:00 – 04:00

Gay cruise bar. Traditionally associated with leather and denim, but open to all types of gays.
Minimum consumption: 1 drink

eagleamsterdam.com

@ Warmoesstraat 90
Amsterdam 1012 JH

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Free Willie

Wednesday, Thursday 20:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 05:00; Sunday 17:00 – 01:00

New bar in Amsterdam for gay men as well as trans and non-binary people.
(Un)dresscode naked!
With lounge and pool table.
Admission: 5 €

freewillie.nl

@ Amstel 178
Amsterdam 1017 AE

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The Web

Monday-Wednesday 18:00 – 24:00; Thursday 13:00/18:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday 13:00 – 02:00; Sunday 13:00 – 01:00

Gay bar in the center of Amsterdam. Some cruising upstairs.
Minimum consumption: 1 drink

thewebamsterdam.nl

@ Sint Jacobsstraat 6
Amsterdam 1012 NC

+31 20 623 6758

Saunas

Sauna Nieuwezijds

Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 10:00; Sunday 12:00 – 05:00

Modern, clean and well maintained. With spacious lounge bar.
Mixed ages.
Located in the center of Amsterdam, close to the central station.
ID card needed to access the sauna.
Admission: 24.50 €, incl. 1st drink (16 € up to 26 years)

saunanieuwezijds.nl

@ Nieuwezijds Armsteeg 95
Amsterdam 1012 NB

Tram, Bus: Nieuwezijds Kolk

+31 20 331 8327

Shops

Black Body

Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 19:00; Sunday 12:00 – 18:00

Fetish shop for men: underwear, sportswear, rubber, leather etc.

blackbody.nl

@ Kerkstraat 173
Amsterdam 1017 GH

Tram: Keizersgracht

+31 20 626 2553, +31 683863467 (mobile)

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Gays & Gadgets / Underground

Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 19:00; Friday, Saturday 11:00 – 19:00; Sunday 12:00 – 19:00

Gifts, gadgets, cards and party tickets. Gay magazines, flyers and discount cards.
In the basement with fetish shop Underground.

gaysandgadgets.com

@ Spuistraat 44
Amsterdam 1012 TV

Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk

+31 20 330 1461

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House of Riegillio

Wednesday-Sunday 13:30 – 21:00

Queer store with fetish gear, casual streetwear, underwear and accessories, featuring brands such as MR. Riegillio, Barcode, Alpha Industries and Adidas.

mr-riegillio.com

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 39
Amsterdam 1017 BK

+31 20 244 6943

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Mister B

Daily 11:00 – 19:00

Famous shop for leather and rubber gear, erotic toys etc.

misterb.com/amsterdam

@ Prinsengracht 192
Amsterdam 1016 GW

Tram, Bus: Westermarkt

+31 20 788 3060

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