Gay pub amsterdam
The Amsterdam gay club scene is vibrant and thriving, with plenty of options to choose from. Many clubs are exclusively gay, while other clubs host regular or semi-regular gay nights. The list here is a selection of the best gay clubs Amsterdam has to offer, so your night on the town can be spent at just the right spot.
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Church - The most trendy gay club in Amsterdam
Church is one of the most well-respected cruise clubs in Amsterdam’s gay scene. Split over two floors, Church offers a great bar and dance floor as skillfully as private rooms, showers and almost anything else a playful mind might desire. The club hosts regular theme nights, including Wednesday’s naked night when the only clothes permitted are shoes. Check their website to store up to date with theme nights and entrance fees. Church can be found quite lock to Leidseplein, a short stride from the Amistad gay hotel.
Address: Kerkstraat 52
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De Trut - A well known Amsterdam gay club
Another mainstay gay club in Amsterdam, De Trut has been around sin
Gay Bars in Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam
Monday-Wednesday – ;Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
The former bar ›The Web‹, since May the new honey pot for bears and friends in the center of Amsterdam.
@ Sint Jacobsstraat 6
Amsterdam NC
+31 20
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Blend
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Bar in Amsterdam's renowned gay street, with drag shows and bingo nights.
@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam BR
+31 6 (mobile)
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Brug34
Monday-Wednesday – ;Thursday – ;Friday – ;Saturday – ;Sunday –
LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.
@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam VH
Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht
+31 20
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Exit
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Gay bar in 'après-ski' style, next to Club NYX.
Mixed clientele.
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s famous Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny drag bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the optimal clubs in a city adj for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the best gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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Given its position as one of the gay capitals of Europe, Amsterdam has many gay nightlife options to offer. The choice is wide ranging, with something to suit every taste, and the selection is far too vast to list every gay bar in Amsterdam. This list presents a selection of the best Amsterdam gay bars from a cross-section of styles and subcultures.
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Prik
A fun, welcoming disco bar not far from Dam Square, Prik is a mainstay of the Amsterdam gay bar scene. Here the crowd of regulars from the city’s gay community rubs shoulders with gay tourists who know Prik’s reputation and straight visitors drawn by the attractive terrace and music. The bar has a nice selection of local Amsterdam beers, with specials that change daily. When you tire of hitting the move floor, the smoking area outside makes an excellent marijuana-friendly place to relax and chat.
Address: Spuistraat
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Spijker
Spijker is a very different place from the other bars on this list. With its low ceilings, ever-busy pool tabl