This is on the Kerkstraat near the canal, away from the Leidsestraat. It's a small business owned…read moreplace and I highly recommend it as a gay bar. They have different themes and some nights you need to leave your clothing at the door, but don't let that intimidate you, you can wear something in if you want to. There is no entrance fee and it's a very nice space, cozy, but spacious, also an upstairs where the toilets are, and a dark room. Friendly bartenders and a lot of locals, regulars visit here.

I first started going to this bar in 1996. 1998-2001 early hours cleaner. USA Gordon owned the Bar…read more Whether or not Paul and Ton remain I plan to be there St. Nicholas Day 2024. A good local crowd of regulars, watch out for those Stairs my Dears

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.

If I say I have a regular bar that I stop by whenever I'm in Amsterdam, it would be Taboo. It's in…read morethe heart of the gayborhood with a number of other gay bars next door and across the street. I've been stopping by for years but due to the pandemic, I haven't been here for 4 years. Surprisingly, bartender Nordin remembered me and ran over to say hello! That made me feel at home! The bar has been completely renovated, with the bar counter in the opposite side now. The rest room is still up a steep, narrow flight of stairs. Hold onto the bannister especially after a few happy hour drinks. I'm not sure why many centuries old Amsterdam buildings have restrooms on the top floor. Gravity? Happy hour is the busiest time with cocktail tables full inside and out. Good and cheap drinks, nice bottles of wine, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. It's a friendly place mostly full of regulars. Taboo has also expanded next door to Taboo Cantina where you can sit and have more food.

Over opinionated bartenders, who slag off tourist patrons. Food was surprisingly good but the…read moreservice was not acceptable.

Easily one of the friendliest places in the world. Situated right on the canal along the lively…read moreZeedijk, The Queen's Head is a total neighborhood legend and my absolute favorite spot to meet up with friends--both old and new. You truly cannot beat the *gezelligheid* here. On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was even a sweet dog making its rounds, patiently visiting every single table and greeting all the guests. It's exactly that kind of warm, unpretentious, welcoming vibe that makes this place so special. Whether you're grabbing a drink inside or just soaking in the local energy, it's a true Amsterdam classic.

The Queen's Head is just that a ton of 'Queens' in a pub. This is a fun way to enjoy the…read morecross-generational experience of being Gay and celebrating it all together. It's a great spot to have waiting for you at the end of the evening as the Queen is always extremely excited to see you!

Located minutes from Vondelpark, in Leidseplein, this is probably the most famous Gay clubs in…read moreAmsterdam, and can be quite intimidating to even the most seasoned event attendees. The front entrance is not very welcoming and if you're not there at the right time the doors may be locked. There may be daily events which you can view on their website. On some days there are two separate events so it may be closed while they switch over and clean for the second event. When you enter, walk through the two doors and greet the nice people at the window. Pay your entrance fee with pin, cash or debit and they will give you a tag and direct you to the coat check. They will give you a hanger and a number you need to stick in your sock or somewhere (very old school). Then you go to a little room (they can see you changing from the main room) and remove your clothing or change into whatever, put your street clothes on the hangar or into the backpack or bag (which I certainly hope you brought) and return it to them. After this, you are free to do what you want. On the main level there is the bar and stage. You can dance or socialize. There are steps upstairs or downstairs. Downstairs there are several dark rooms and showers, bathrooms and sinks. The darkrooms are so dark I can't describe what's in there. You need to see for yourself. There are separate cabins where you can lock the doors and there are slings in some of them. The other rooms I could not see. Upstairs is a nice view of the bar and the main stage. Off to the left are two slings and a big mattress area, a few smaller rooms with GHs. There is something for everyone here but if you just want to hang out and chat with friends, that works too, but mostly on the main level. Things to note: There are no towels for the showers. They provide condoms and I'm not sure if it's lube or hand sanitizer - so think about that. They have many friendly staff or volunteers standing and walking around willing to help or answer questions. They also pick up empty glasses or bottles which is important. My advice is to not stress and just go in and have fun. You can always leave if you want to. Everyone is very nice and feeling the same way as you are. Don't let this chance pass you by if you're visiting Amsterdam and the Leidseplein area. Gay, straight, bi are welcome. No judgement or rules. You'll thank me later.

Don't go!!! they force you to enter naked depending on your body type and they act rude upon you,…read morefetish? there is one more type of fetish but they would only let me in full nude! maybe a race thing but it was rude and they denied the entry after I paid €20!!

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 !

Fun place with an interesting atmosphere. It feels like a corner/friendly bar, especially right…read morewhen you enter, but then there's a dance floor, and then there are stairs that take you up to the second floor which is another bar/club combo depending on what the patrons are feeling, and then it goes up to the toilets (remember, this is Europe, so you've got to pay to pee if you're there on a busy night). Definitely a fun mix of atmosphere, with an interesting mix of people. During my stay in Amsterdam I went here twice. The first was a busy Friday night, the second time was a quiet Monday night and it was neat seeing how the space was used differently on the different nights. The only downside to this place was on the slower night, when the bartender didn't speak English, and I got some interesting drinks made (but a part of that was also just being unfamiliar with European tender customs - like what mixers are available, what mixers need to be paid for, etc).

SoHo is a great little spot. It's across the street from Taboo so early in the evening it's not as…read morebusy. They throw open the doors in the warm months and it is nice to sit outside. As the night gets later the crowd pics up! It becomes very crowded on the second floor but that is the fun spot for people watching! The crowd is a pretty good mix - older and younger. They do not take American credit cards so have plenty of Euro.

I was at Lellebel for Karaoke night. So much fun! And Vera at the bar was fantastic…read more NOTE: Happily, they use Karafun for karaoke.

Don't miss this sweet little gem. Nice drink menu, friendly clientele, fun karaoke, and a great…read moreplace for women & queers to relax with no hassling. We missed drag night so can't wait to go back.

Long waits and crowded space. Bartenders were rude. Ambiance was terrifying. Would not go back.read more

This has it's up-side and downsides. The "Eagle" name is well known around the western world as a…read moregritty mens bar. In Amsterdam, this one is in the heart of the touristy area, so charges more for drinks and sometimes entrance fees than the other Eagles in NY, or D.C., etc.. Check out their website for events that evening or weekend. They have some great events! It's not for everyone and maybe not the best place for the faint of heart.

Great time! Has a darkroom btw but you can just hang in the bar. No cover charge so buy a drink!read more

I had gone to this place on a Saturday and had a good experince, so I decided to invite a friend to…read morethis place on a Tuesday. Walked inside and sat by the bar. Having a conversation with my friend, telling him that I've never been to Europe, I wanted to go to other countries while I'm visiting Amsterdam the bartender decided to join the conversation and mock me and yell it out to the patrons sitting at the bar while sarcastically mocking me. Asked the bartender if they had draft beer. His response was. YOU CANT SEE DO YOU SEE WE HAVE DRAFT BEER? I said well idk that's why I'm asking sir, I Don't Know if you have a draft line somewhere else. Then he rushes over grabs the redbull off the counter I had brought in. I said excuse that's mine. He go YOU NEED TO DRINK IT OUTSIDE. I said I hadn't even taken a sip, He goes I DONT CARE. I said I'm sitting on the bar to order drinks. I'm contributing to the business. Not just sitting here for free. He continued to mock me, be incredibly disrespectful. Thought it's funny to say Go back to your country to the states. Like I'm Completely dumb struck how incredibly disrespectful this senior citizen bartender was. So rude. So disrespectful. Given the establishment for what it is. The place is trash. Including this bartender With no class No etiquettes No hospitality Let's now even talk about how unhygienic the back rooms are. Smells like body oder and human Faeces. Shocked this establishment is running. Espically with a bartender like that who thinks it's funny to act as he did to someone who's supporting their business and coming from the states. So many better establishments then this place. Highly recommend looking else where before supporting this business