Gay clubs amsterdam
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 renowned Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s epic first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny performative 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 top clubs in a city famous for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the leading gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Day Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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The Amsterdam gay club scene is vibrant and thriving, with plenty of options to choose from. Many clubs are exclusively male lover, while other clubs host regular or semi-regular same-sex attracted 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 bids 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 keep up to date with theme nights and entrance fees. Church can be initiate quite close to Leidseplein, a short walk from the Amistad gay hotel.
Address: Kerkstraat 52
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De Trut - A well established 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.