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Located at Weteringstraat 60 on the canal, Café Mankind has a warm atmosphere and vintage décor. In good weather, the terrace beckons, otherwise the cozy interior. The menu includes a wide selection of beers, Dutch specialties such as bitterballen, smash burgers and vegan dishes, plus a full bar with cocktails and local wines. Wi-Fi and barrier-free access are available.
Located in the Reguliersdwarsstraat district, Café Montmartre is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar-café with a Parisian-inspired twist. Intimate seating areas and warm lighting invite you to linger, along with classical melodies and Dutch sing-along songs. Coffee, beers and cocktails will be served. Bingo nights, karaoke and live DJs keep houses full, especially on weekends.
On the Reguliersdwarsstraat, Club NYX is spread over three floors, each with its own character and musical style, from house to pop to techno. The programme includes drag shows, dance performances and changing theme nights, and the interiors are colourful and imaginative. There is room for around 850 guests, with sound from the VOID sound system. Self-expression and security are the focus.
Tucked away in the city center, PRIK is a gay bar and lounge with a relaxed vibe, cozy interior, and terrace. In keeping with the name, which means bubbles in Dutch, there is Prosecco on tap as well as cocktails such as Strawberry Cheesecake or Dutch Pepper Bomb, plus snacks. The crowd is a mix of locals, expats and visitors. On weekends, DJs play dance, pop and disco, without admission.
Gay bars in Amsterdam can be found most densely in the Reguliersdwarsstraat, the heart of the gay scene not far from the central canals. The street is short, but densely packed: addresses such as SoHo, Taboo, NYX and EXIT attract a young, party-loving crowd that likes pop music and cocktails. In summer, the doors are open, guests mingle on the sidewalk, and the evening quickly shifts from one bar to the next. Since the late 1970s, this street has been the flagship of the city's queer nightlife.
The Warmoesstraat in the middle of the red light district shows a different face. This is where the leather, rubber and fetish scene sits with classics such as the Eagle Amsterdam and Dirty Dicks, many of them with a long history. The Kerkstraat has established itself as the third focal point in recent years, including the Club Church, which organises big party nights during the week and on weekends. When it really starts depends on the store: Some bars fill up in the early evening, the clubs open late. The following addresses will help you find the right place for your evening, whether it's a relaxed pub or a long night.