Over the years, Prik is still one of my favorite gay bars in Amsterdam. Prik is located a bit…read moreoutside the central gay areas, and by itself, so it is sort of a destination spot. It's small inside but since Covid they have outdoor street tables with service. The atmosphere is laid back but still pink and festive. The bartenders are super friendly and nice. Drinks are good, prices are fair. When it is crowded, it can take awhile to get your drinks, but that's expected. Over the years I've acquired a few I Love Prik t-shirts because they are quirky conversation starters LOL.

We've always loved Prik and have been going for years. The staff are always friendly and fun,…read moreespecially Dominick. There is one short dark haired bartender who has a bit of an attitude and his margaritas are not great compared to all our past experiences. But again the rest of the staff is fabulous and there's always a fun vibe going on. We miss those Sundays when they offered snacks.

Great bar personal top end alcohol good ambiance located in the middle of red light without the…read moreyuck come meet Ken

Favorite bar I experienced in Amsterdam. If you love the vintage feel in a bar and good music, come…read morehere. The workers were very nice and welcoming, nice conversation as well. The jams are spot on, I'm telling ya. 70s and 80s all day

After a late dinner at Coco's Outback, my bf and I decided to for a walk around Rembrandtplein…read moreplaza. Most of the establishments looked pretty quiet and dead except for Smokey and the club next door. Since we weren't in the mood for clubbing, we decided to go to Smokey. The moment we walked in, I noticed that it totally lived up to its namesake and was totally... smokey. Too smokey. It almost seemed like there was a fire going on inside. The place was pretty packed and busy, but we managed to snag a little bar table by the door. It was next to the vending machine for ciggies and under a large clock, so I could keep tabs on exactly what time it was. :) I sat on a high bar stool by the wall, while my bf sat with his back towards the room. It wasn't the best position for him to be in, as people kept bumping into him as they were walking by. He got a beer, and I ordered a mint tea because I didn't feel like drinking any more alcohol. I loved how the mint tea came with tons of fresh mint leaves. Totally awesome. They also gave me a Pickwick English tea bag with it, which I didn't bother to put in, as I didn't want any caffeine so late at night. We left after only one drink, as we were tired and the place was too smokey to hang out for long.

Don't get the wrong idea, y'allz. I was an OBSERVER, not a participant…read more I've actually put off writing alot of my Amsterdam reviews b/c I don't want my "good girl" image to be tarnished (Hi Mom!). Let's just say I observed certain recreational activities in Amsterdam that I think the world should know about. Amsterdam is brand spankin' new to Yelp, after all. So they need all the reviews they can get. Smokey's is smack in the middle of Rembrandt Square, which is a haven for tourists. The inside resembles an above ground neon-lit cave. Pool tables in the back. Music videos playing on the flat screens. Every time I hear Kid Cudi's "Memories", I think of this place. Everyone stopped what they were doing to sing along :) Tables are communal. Most patrons are college-aged. They have a zig zag vending machine and they sell pre-rolled or bagged product. According to my traveling companion, their merchandise was much more pricey than at neighboring coffee shops (like Rokerij, which is awesome), but since Smokey's is a better hangout spot in a more central location - you pay a bit more. The quality is mediocre, though. I enjoyed a 4 euro pineapple strawberry smoothie at the bar. They don't serve alcohol here though, only smoothies, which I found to be quite common in the coffee shops of Amsterdam. The folks behind the counter were pretty nice folks, too. Overall, I would recommend Smokey's for the younger crowd.

Great little beer bar with an excellent selection of beers, nice snacks and clean bathrooms! I've…read morebeen here twice and noticed that the place had a different crowd/mood each time, but was fun and friendly regardless. The back table/cubby has a large selection of board games and room for a group of friends as well. NOT FANCY - in fact, lacking any real decor - but a good place to get the drink you want.

Lekker en gezellig! Best craft beer place in town. Great typical "brown café" with a lot of beer…read moreknowledge

Great bar for craft beer in Leiden! Plenty craft on tap and a huge selection in their fridges…read more Good atmosphere and also really close to the train station.

Great place to have a night out! good beer , lots of nice people and a lot of good bands.read more

my partner and I were just bar hopping in Amsterdam and immediately felt that this bar was…read morewelcoming and fun. The music was a nice blend of modern and old school and the staff were really lovely. Reasonably priced too :)

I was there in September 2019 and I love this bar. The ambience, the bartenders, the music and the…read moredrinks. Bartenders are super friendly and always smiling, the owner is behind the counter and makes you feel welcome. I played bingo and i won, i saw an amaizing drag show, danced like crazy and drinked beer all night and i met some cool people at this bar. aaaah such great memories! thanks bar Blend !

Living in Amsterdam for 4 months, Bar Buka was a staple for me and my friends. One of the very few…read morenon male-dominated queer spaces in Amsterdam. It is really cute, has good music, and feels quite welcoming! The cocktails are also DELICIOUS! Would recommend the Pink Pleasure. Bartenders were also always very nice!

I'm visiting Amsterdam for the first time and Bar Buka was recommenced to me by a free people who…read morefrequent this place. Tonight the Netherlands played Japan in the World Cup so it was a great night to experience a new place. Service was excellent, the owner is pleasant and the patrons were dope. I had a great time and definitely will be back!

GREAT dive bar in Amsterdam. Good prices, very cheap beer bar. Right next to a popular hostel. This…read moreplace has definitely been here awhile and hasn't changed. This place felt pretty authentic.

I visited Amsterdam a few weeks ago and came across this place. As a tourist, I felt very welcomed!…read moreThe staff were very friendly and offered me something to drink right away. I ordered their strawberry tea and it was delicious! In fact, I visited the place the next day just to have the strawberry tea again! You have the choice of sitting inside or outside. I enjoyed my tea outside and interacted with a lot of the locals. When I visit again, I will definitely come back here!