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Accommodation Tips

Hotel Freeland

Hotel, gay-friendly. **, 60–190 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Small gay-friendly hotel close to the Leidseplein.

@ Marnixstraat 386
Amsterdam 1017 PL

Tram: Leidseplein, Raamplein

Amistad Hotel

Hotel, gay-friendly. **, 100–200 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Small gay-oriented hotel in the historic center of Amsterdam.
Very clean and recently renovated and modernized in 2018.
Fabulous breakfast till 12:00.

@ Kerkstraat 42
Amsterdam 1017 GM

Tram: Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht

Hotel Amstelzicht

Hotel. ***, from 90 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

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

@ Amstel 104
Amsterdam 1017 AD

Tram: Rembrandtplein

The Albus

Hotel, gay-friendly. ****, from 130 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Upmarket design hotel right next to the gay bars in the Reguliersdwarsstraat.
With furniture by designers such as Marc Sadler, Eileen Gray, Enzo Catellani and Per Weiss.

@ Vijzelstraat 49
Amsterdam 1017 HE

Tram: Muntplein

Cafes

Brug34

Daily 08:00/09:00 – 22:00/01:00

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

brug34.nl

@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH

Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht

+31 20 223 6793

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Downtown

Daily 10:00/12:00 – 20:00/21:00

Small gay-friendly cafe and lunchroom.
In good weather with street terrace.

lunchroomdowntown.nl

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 31
Amsterdam 1017 BJ

Tram: Koningsplein

+31 20 789 0554

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Mankind

Monday-Saturday 12:00 – 24:00; Kitchen until 20:30

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

facebook.com/cafemankind

@ Weteringstraat 60
Amsterdam 1017 SP

Tram: Weteringcirquit, Spiegelgracht

+31 20 638 4755

Bars & Pubs

Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, some places might be closed or opening hours may have changed. Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.

Amstel Fiftyfour

Reopened June 2020; daily 16:00 – 01:00

Gay and lesbian music bar. Occasionally with drag shows.
On weekends best after 23:00.

facebook.com/amstel54

@ Amstel 54
Amsterdam 1017 AB

+31 6 12232254 (mobile)

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Bar Blend

Reopened June 2020; daily from 14:00/15:00

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

facebook.com/barBLENDnl

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam 1016 BR

+31 6 29557092 (mobile)

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Brug34

Daily 08:00/09:00 – 22:00/01:00

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

brug34.nl

@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH

Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht

+31 20 223 6793

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Café 't Mandje

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.

cafetmandje.amsterdam

@ Zeedijk 63
Amsterdam 1012 AS

+31 20 622 5375

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Exit Après Chique

Reopened June 2020; daily 12:00 – 01:00

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

exitamsterdam.nl

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 42a
Amsterdam 1017 BM

Tram: Koningsplein

+31 682363649 (mobile)

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Fame

Reopened September 2020; Wednesday, Thursday 17:00 – 24:00/01:00; Friday-Sunday 16:00 – 24:00/01:00

Small gay bar by the Amstel river in the center of Amsterdam.

facebook.com/bar.fame.amsterdam

@ Amstel 50
Amsterdam 1017 AB

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Lellebel

Small bar with local drag shows and karaoke.

facebook.com/dragshowbarLellebel

@ Utrechtsestraat 4
Amsterdam 1017 VN

+31 20 233 6533

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Montmartre

Reopened June 2020; daily 17:00 – 24:00/01:00

Popular Dutch Pop and Schlager music pub.

facebook.com/cafemontmartre

@ Halvemaansteeg 17
Amsterdam 1017 CR

+31 6 52004763 (mobile)

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Prik

Reopened June 2020; Monday-Friday 16:00 – 01:00; Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 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 20 320 0002

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Reality

Small gay bar for black and coloured men & friends.

facebook.com/caferealityamsterdam

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 129
Amsterdam 1017 BL

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SoHo

Reopened June 2020; daily from 18:00

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

facebook.com/SOHOAdam

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 36
Amsterdam 1017 BM

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Spijkerbar

Reopened June 2020; daily 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

Reopened June 2020; daily 16:00 – 24:00/01:00

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 87863444 (mobile)

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Taboo Kantine

Reopened June 2020; daily 16:00 – 24:00/01:00

Bar with street terrace and snacks, right next to the Taboo bar.

facebook.com/detabookantine

@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 43
Amsterdam 1017 BK

+31 6 87863444 (mobile)

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The Queen's Head

Reopened June 2020; daily 16:00 – 24:00/01:00

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, +31 6 19382899 (mobile)

Clubs & Parties

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

3x NYX

Big club with several dancefloors, bars and lounge areas.
Mixed young clientele. Music: Pop, Urban and House.
Admission: 10-13 €

facebook.com/3xnyx

@ Club Nyx Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Amsterdam 1017 BM

Tram: Koningsplein

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De Trut

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

detrut.amsterdam

@ Bilderdijkstraat 165 E
Amsterdam 1053 KP

Tram: Bilderdijkstraat/Kinkerstraat

Cruising & Fetish

Church

2 floors of dance and play space. Different theme nights six times a week – check the program on the Church website.
Admission: 7-15 €

clubchurch.nl

@ Kerkstraat 52
Amsterdam 1017 GM

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Cuckoo's Nest

Reopened July 2020; Thursday-Sunday 15:00 – 01:00

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 Dick's

Reopened July 2020; daily 20:00 – 24:00/01:00

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 JX

+31 20 808 5283

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Eagle Amsterdam

Temporarily closed

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

+31 20 808 5283

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The Web

Reopened July 2020; Thursday-Sunday 15:00/17:00 – 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

Reopened; daily 12:00 – 23:00/01:00

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: 22.50 €, incl. 1st drink (16 € up to 26 years)

saunanieuwezijds.nl

@ Nieuwezijds Armsteeg 95
Amsterdam 1012 NB

Tram, Bus: Nieuwezijds Kolk

+31 20 331 8327