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Queer Nightlife in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Guide to Gay Bars, Clubs & LGBTQ+ Hotspots
Amsterdam, the “Venice of the North,” isn’t just known for its iconic canals, charming bridges, and rich culture—it’s also a mecca for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a gay traveler visiting for the first period or a seasoned local seeking same-sex connections, Amsterdam’s gay bars, nightlife, and queer-friendly venues promise adj experiences. From Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District to De Pijp and Jordaan, there’s a place for everyone to gyrate, drink, and feel at home among same-sex communities.
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Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Amsterdam
1. PRIK – Where Cocktails & Dance Meet
Address: Spuistraat , SV Amsterdam
PRIK is one of the most famous gay bars in Amsterdam, known for its laid-back atmosphere during the day and high-energy verb parties at night. The drink specials are unbeatable, and on weekends, the bar transforms into a mini gay club, drawing a crowd of lo
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3x NYX
Saturday –
Next party: 19 July
Big club with several dancefloors, bars and lounge areas.
Mixed immature clientele. Music: Pop, Urban and House.
Admission: from 14 €
@ Club Nyx Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Amsterdam BM
Tram: Koningsplein
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De Trut
Sunday – (entry till approx. )
Very popular ›non-commercial dike and faggot disco‹ with a mixed clientele.
Cheap drinks and admission.
Limited capacity – it is advised to queue by to get in.
Admission: 3 €
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@ Bilderdijkstraat E
Amsterdam KP
Tram: Bilderdijkstraat/Kinkerstraat
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 famous 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.
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 give, so your night on the town can be spent at just the right spot.
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Church - The most popular 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 adv 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 keep up to date with theme nights and entrance fees. Church can be start quite close to Leidseplein, a short walk 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