Drink: bars, pubs and cafes
Reguliersdwars (gaystreet)
Downtown
Reguliersdwarsstraat 31
Downtown is a small gay lunch room and coffee bar right in the gay steret Reguliersdwarsstraat.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 31
Downtown is a small gay lunch room and coffee bar right in the gay steret Reguliersdwarsstraat.
mon-sun 11:00–20:00
Dwarsliggertje
Reguliersdwarsstraat 105
Formerly known as 't Leeuwtje, this small local gay bar has reopened as 't Dwarsliggertje.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 105
Formerly known as 't Leeuwtje, this small local gay bar has reopened as 't Dwarsliggertje.
mon-wed 17:00–01:00, thu 14:00–01:00, fri-sat 14:00–03:00, sun 14:00–01:00
Eve
Reguliersdwarsstraat 44
Eve (like in 'evening') is located at the old Arc venue, aiming on a trendy 18 - 40 yo audience.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 44
Eve (like in 'evening') is located at the old Arc venue, aiming on a trendy 18 - 40 yo audience.
tue-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Exit Cafe - Club Exit
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Exit Café is a very popular bar in 'apres ski' style and belonging to club Exit which will be redecorated under new management in Fall / Winter 2011/2012.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Exit Café is a very popular bar in 'apres ski' style and belonging to club Exit which will be redecorated under new management in Fall / Winter 2011/2012.
wed-thu 23:00–04:00, fri-sat 23:00–05:00, sun 20:00–04:00
Ludwig II - Ludwig
Reguliersdwarsstraat 37
Former legendary April bar has been taken over by the straights..... The name of the bar refers to Ludwig II (1845 -1886), King of Bavaria.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 37
Former legendary April bar has been taken over by the straights..... The name of the bar refers to Ludwig II (1845 -1886), King of Bavaria.
wed-thu 17:00–01:00, fri 17:00–03:00, sat-sun 17:00–01:00
Reality
Reguliersdwarsstraat 129
Gay bar with tropical flavour near Rembrandtplein. Lots of cute black guys here. A bit of the tropics right in the middle of the Amsterdam canals.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 129
Gay bar with tropical flavour near Rembrandtplein. Lots of cute black guys here. A bit of the tropics right in the middle of the Amsterdam canals.
mon-thu 20:00–03:00, fri-sat 20:00–04:00, sun 20:00–03:00
Soho
Reguliersdwarsstraat 36
Big gay bar in English / American style on the Reguliersdwarsstraat. One of the most popular and biggest gay bars in Amsterdam.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 36
Big gay bar in English / American style on the Reguliersdwarsstraat. One of the most popular and biggest gay bars in Amsterdam.
wed-thu 17:00–03:00, fri-sat 17:00–04:00, sun 17:00–03:00
Sultana Bar
Reguliersdwarsstraat 21
New oriental gay bar, aiming at gay guys from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 21
New oriental gay bar, aiming at gay guys from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas.
mon-sun 13:00–
Taboo
Reguliersdwarsstraat 45
Intimate Gay bar in the Reguliersdwarsstraat, the main gaystreet. Friendly staff, good service, two daily happy hours, an extensive menu with cocktail´s and monthly specials.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 45
Intimate Gay bar in the Reguliersdwarsstraat, the main gaystreet. Friendly staff, good service, two daily happy hours, an extensive menu with cocktail´s and monthly specials.
mon-thu 17:00–03:00, fri-sat 16:00–04:00, sun 17:00–03:00
The Otherside
Reguliersdwarsstraat 6
This is a non-alcoholic and coffee-free coffee shop, Amsterdam style. Guess you know what we mean.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 6
This is a non-alcoholic and coffee-free coffee shop, Amsterdam style. Guess you know what we mean.
mon-sun 10:00–01:00
Amstel / Halvemaan
Amstel Fifty-Four
Amstel 54
Amstel Fifty-Four is formerly known as Amstel Taveerne, but completely refurbished in 2007.
Amstel 54
Amstel Fifty-Four is formerly known as Amstel Taveerne, but completely refurbished in 2007.
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Cafe Mon Ami
Amstelstraat 34
Cafe Mon Ami is formally known as gay bar De Krokodil, now under new management, also aiming on a youner audience.
Amstelstraat 34
Cafe Mon Ami is formally known as gay bar De Krokodil, now under new management, also aiming on a youner audience.
tue-thu 17:00–01:00, fri 17:00–03:00, sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Cafe Rouge
Amstel 60
Cafe Rouge is one of the popular gay bars on the Amstel. Busy from early at night till early in the morning.
Amstel 60
Cafe Rouge is one of the popular gay bars on the Amstel. Busy from early at night till early in the morning.
mon 16:00–01:00, thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Chez Rene
Amstel 50
Café Chez René is a small gay bar with Happy Hour from 23.00 till 00.00 hrs. Mostly a younger crowd.
Amstel 50
Café Chez René is a small gay bar with Happy Hour from 23.00 till 00.00 hrs. Mostly a younger crowd.
mon-thu 18:00–03:00, fri-sat 18:00–04:00, sun 18:00–03:00
De Jaren
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20
Cafe De Jaren is a huge Grand Cafe next to De Doelen. Popular place for coffees, lunch, dinner or just a drink.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20
Cafe De Jaren is a huge Grand Cafe next to De Doelen. Popular place for coffees, lunch, dinner or just a drink.
mon-thu 10:00–01:00, fri-sat 10:00–02:00, sun 10:00–01:00
Entre Nous
Halvemaansteeg 14
Entre Nous is a popular but small bar, and all ages of customers have a great time here in its intimate, happy atmosphere.
Halvemaansteeg 14
Entre Nous is a popular but small bar, and all ages of customers have a great time here in its intimate, happy atmosphere.
mon-thu 21:00–03:00, fri-sat 21:00–04:00, sun 21:00–03:00
Hotspot
Amstel 102
Hotspot is a small bar with big video screen on the Amstel river. Eurovision, musicals, Kylie, ABBA, Cher and Madonna rule here! The bar staff do take requests (for specific music, that is).
Amstel 102
Hotspot is a small bar with big video screen on the Amstel river. Eurovision, musicals, Kylie, ABBA, Cher and Madonna rule here! The bar staff do take requests (for specific music, that is).
mon 21:00–03:00, tue-thu 20:00–03:00, fri-sat 20:00–04:00, sun 20:00–03:00
Montmartre
Halvemaansteeg 14
Montmartre is small, crowded and noisy but fun. Dutch songs mixed with dance classics, Kylie with ABBA, hysterical guys mixed with old fags and Dutch celebs; everything you expect from a gay bar.
Halvemaansteeg 14
Montmartre is small, crowded and noisy but fun. Dutch songs mixed with dance classics, Kylie with ABBA, hysterical guys mixed with old fags and Dutch celebs; everything you expect from a gay bar.
mon-thu 17:00–01:00, fri-sat 17:00–03:00, sun 17:00–01:00
Warmoesstraat / Zeedijk
't Mandje
Zeedijk 63
The first, the oldest and most legendary gay bar at the Zeedijk reopened after 25 years.
Zeedijk 63
The first, the oldest and most legendary gay bar at the Zeedijk reopened after 25 years.
tue 16:00–01:00, wed-thu 15:00–01:00, fri-sat 14:00–03:00, sun 14:00–01:00
De Barderij
Zeedijk 14
De Barderij is a typical bar in Amsterdam style, with a gay clientele of all ages.
Zeedijk 14
De Barderij is a typical bar in Amsterdam style, with a gay clientele of all ages.
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
De Engel Next Door
Zeedijk 23
Cafe the Engel opens a new gay bar .. next door! Expect theme nights, dj's, snacks, great coctails, in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
Zeedijk 23
Cafe the Engel opens a new gay bar .. next door! Expect theme nights, dj's, snacks, great coctails, in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
wed-thu 13:00–01:00, fri-sat 13:00–03:00, sun 13:00–01:00
De Engel Van Amsterdam
Zeedijk 21
De Engel Van Amsterdam is a gay bar at the Zeedijk with a terrace. It's located accross the street from Queenshead and Barderij.
Zeedijk 21
De Engel Van Amsterdam is a gay bar at the Zeedijk with a terrace. It's located accross the street from Queenshead and Barderij.
mon-thu 13:00–01:00, fri-sat 13:00–03:00, sun 13:00–01:00
Getto
Warmoesstraat 51
Getto is a gay owned cocktail bar/restaurant serving the community for more than 15 years.
Warmoesstraat 51
Getto is a gay owned cocktail bar/restaurant serving the community for more than 15 years.
tue-fri 17:00–01:00, sun 12:00–00:00
Ladz Sportscafe - The Queen's Head
Zeedijk 20
During the European Championship 2012 is Ladz proud to present the Ladz Sportscafe, a co-operation between cafe The Queen's Head, Church and Gala.
Zeedijk 20
During the European Championship 2012 is Ladz proud to present the Ladz Sportscafe, a co-operation between cafe The Queen's Head, Church and Gala.
16:00– , 19:00– , 19:00–
MSA monthly meeting - Schreierstoren
Prins Hendrikkade 94/95
Motor Sportclub Amsterdam, one of the oldest fetish and motorcycle clubs in Europe and ECMC member, holds it's monthly drinks in a friendly atmosphere on the first Sunday each month.
Prins Hendrikkade 94/95
Motor Sportclub Amsterdam, one of the oldest fetish and motorcycle clubs in Europe and ECMC member, holds it's monthly drinks in a friendly atmosphere on the first Sunday each month.
Netherbears - The Queen's Head
Zeedijk 20
Bi-weekly get-to-gether by Neatherbears, the slightly less stocky bear men (according to their own website).
Zeedijk 20
Bi-weekly get-to-gether by Neatherbears, the slightly less stocky bear men (according to their own website).
The Queen's Head
Zeedijk 20
Gay bar on Zeedijk (near the Central Station). Mixed crowd. Every tuesday dragbingo from 21:00 - 01:00 Every friday & saturday dj's Arjan & Gutxi from 22:00 -03:00 Every 2nd and 4th sunday NetherBears Meeting from 20:00 - 01:00
Zeedijk 20
Gay bar on Zeedijk (near the Central Station). Mixed crowd. Every tuesday dragbingo from 21:00 - 01:00 Every friday & saturday dj's Arjan & Gutxi from 22:00 -03:00 Every 2nd and 4th sunday NetherBears Meeting from 20:00 - 01:00
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Rembrandtplein
Lellebel
Utrechtsestraat 4
Lellebel is a very small drag bar on the corner of the Rembrandtplein. This bar has a night licence and is usually popular with all sorts of people (and drags.
Utrechtsestraat 4
Lellebel is a very small drag bar on the corner of the Rembrandtplein. This bar has a night licence and is usually popular with all sorts of people (and drags.
mon-thu 20:00–03:00, fri-sat 20:00–04:00, sun 15:00–03:00
Leidseplein
Bump
Kerkstraat 23
The latest addition to the Amsterdam gay scene is called BUMP: sexy, fun and free of attitude.
Kerkstraat 23
The latest addition to the Amsterdam gay scene is called BUMP: sexy, fun and free of attitude.
wed-thu 17:00–01:00, fri-sat 17:00–03:00, sun 17:00–01:00
Habibi Ana
Lange Leidedwarsstraat 93
Habibi Ana is the only Arab / Moroccan gay bar in the world! Small bar in Arabian style, with exotic music and exotic guys.
Lange Leidedwarsstraat 93
Habibi Ana is the only Arab / Moroccan gay bar in the world! Small bar in Arabian style, with exotic music and exotic guys.
wed-thu 19:00–01:00, fri-sat 19:00–03:00, sun 19:00–01:00
Mankind
Weteringstraat 60
Café Mankind is close by the Rijksmuseum, and the Antiques Quarter centred on the Spiegelgracht is only a few blocks away.
Weteringstraat 60
Café Mankind is close by the Rijksmuseum, and the Antiques Quarter centred on the Spiegelgracht is only a few blocks away.
mon-sat 12:00–23:00
Spijker
Kerkstraat 4
Popular bar with a local crowd in their thirties. Pool table, fireplace, fresh flowers on the bar and two TV's, one showing cartoons and the other showing hardcore gay action movies :-) Upstairs you'll find one of the smallest dark rooms in town.
Kerkstraat 4
Popular bar with a local crowd in their thirties. Pool table, fireplace, fresh flowers on the bar and two TV's, one showing cartoons and the other showing hardcore gay action movies :-) Upstairs you'll find one of the smallest dark rooms in town.
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Other area
Cozy
Sint Jacobsstraat 8
Gay bar / straigh-friendly, mother approved! It's Dutch, it's International, it's Cute, it's Comfy.
Sint Jacobsstraat 8
Gay bar / straigh-friendly, mother approved! It's Dutch, it's International, it's Cute, it's Comfy.
mon 20:00–00:00, wed-sun 16:00–01:00
Prik
Spuistraat 109
Popular bar on the Spuistraat (behind Magna Plaza) with different theme nights each week.
Spuistraat 109
Popular bar on the Spuistraat (behind Magna Plaza) with different theme nights each week.
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
Walem
Keizersgracht 449
Very gay friendly and busy bar-restaurant with terrace with view on the Keizersgracht.
Keizersgracht 449
Very gay friendly and busy bar-restaurant with terrace with view on the Keizersgracht.
mon-sun 10:00–22:30
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Bump
Kerkstraat 23
The latest addition to the Amsterdam gay scene is called BUMP: sexy, fun and free of attitude.
Kerkstraat 23
The latest addition to the Amsterdam gay scene is called BUMP: sexy, fun and free of attitude.
wed-thu 17:00–01:00, fri-sat 17:00–03:00, sun 17:00–01:00
Prik
Spuistraat 109
Popular bar on the Spuistraat (behind Magna Plaza) with different theme nights each week.
Spuistraat 109
Popular bar on the Spuistraat (behind Magna Plaza) with different theme nights each week.
mon-thu 16:00–01:00, fri-sat 16:00–03:00, sun 16:00–01:00
