Best gay clubs amsterdam
Gay Bars in Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam
Monday-Wednesday 18:00 – 24:00;Thursday 13:00 – 01:00;Friday, Saturday 13:00 – 02:00;Sunday 13:00 – 01:00
The former bar ›The Web‹, since May 2025 the fresh honey pot for bears and friends in the center of Amsterdam.
bearsamsterdam.com
@ Sint Jacobsstraat 6
Amsterdam 1012 NC
+31 20 623 6758
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Blend
Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday 14:00 – 04:00;Sunday 14:00 – 03:00
Bar in Amsterdam's renowned gay street, with drag shows and bingo nights.
facebook.com/barBLENDnl
@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam 1016 BR
+31 6 2955 7092 (mobile)
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Brug34
Monday-Wednesday 08:00 – 21:00;Thursday 08:00 – 24:00;Friday 08:00 – 02:00;Saturday 09:00 – 02:00;Sunday 09:00 – 21:00
LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.
www.brug34.nl
@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam 1017 VH
Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht
+31 20 223 6793
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Exit
Monday-Thursday 21:00 – 0
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 legendary Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s epic first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny flamboyant 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 leading 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 Occasion Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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LGBTQ travel guide: Amsterdam
Considered by many to be the LGBTQ capital of Europe, Amsterdam is one of the best destinations in the world for LGBTQ travellers. It has multiple LGBTQ streets threaded throughout the city, where you’ll find LGBTQ bars, clubs, and hotels. With its winding canals and beautiful architecture, Amsterdam has something to offer every traveller. Those who are LGBTQ in Amsterdam will feel totally at home in this welcoming city which has long been on the cutting edge of LGBTQ rights and acceptance.
Is Amsterdam LGBTQ-friendly?
Amsterdam is a very LGBTQ-friendly city. In fact, it’s often thought of as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world. The Netherlands, more broadly, is a very culturally liberal country and has historically been a leader in the fight for LGBTQ rights internationally. In 2001, they became the first country to legalize queer marriage.
Amsterdam has long been at the centre of LGBTQ identity in the Netherlands, home to some of its earliest LGBTQ bars and clubs. You’ll hold no trouble finding hotels that welcome LGBTQ guests, and you’ll be very unlikely to meeting issues when displaying affection i
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 homosexual nights. The list here is a selection of the best gay clubs Amsterdam has to present, 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 suggestions a great bar and dance floor as adequately 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
Web: http://www.clubchurch.nl/
De Trut - A well recognizable Amsterdam gay club
Another mainstay gay club in Amsterdam, De Trut has been around since the 80s and has always been a scene favourite thanks to its non-commerci