A club walking distance from where we were staying and close to other local bars. Shots are so…read moreinexpensive here?! Compared to the US, we were pleasantly surprised how inexpensive drinks were at a music venue/club. We came for Techno Tuesday and it was a vibe. A smaller crowd probably but we didn't have to wait outside or pay any cover. We went around midnight. Around 3AM there was a line outside (Euros party late). The upstairs has like riser seating throughout and the downstairs is one big dance floor. The bathrooms were a little bit of a walk (for the good ones). Overall, we had a good time here!

Recently went an Amsterdam Rapido Event here and was very impressed!…read more 1. Fantastic acoustics 2. Digital locker system that lets you unlock any time you need it I don't know if there is always enough lockers for everyone, but if you can get one it's awesome. They also have a separate wardrobe / clothed check if you don't get a locker. 3. Free water - not sure if this is normal but glasses of tap water were free and that makes a huge difference. I would definitely go to an event here again.

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.

I came for the Afrojack "Jacked" event during ADE and I was blown AWAY by this place…read more When you first walk in you get a totally different feeling from the other clubs... there's a hint of blue glow and it's like you stepped into a different space. Not only that, I saw LMFAO in full on cheetah/leopard outfit with the fro and glasses... STARSTRUCK! Next, head to the counter and purchase an "AIR" charge card. This is what you use to get a locker and to purchase drinks at the bar-they don't accept cash. All clubs should adopt this policy since it's so efficient and you don't risk losing anything as long as you have your Air card! Right next to it is a room full of lockers, big and small. Throw everything in there and lock it with your Air card. Walk through big double doors and turn the corner and get ready to be blown away! The place is set up so that the main stage and dance floor is 4-5 levels BELOW. So at the bottom level is the main dance floor with the dj booth elevated. Next to it are two "rooms" with bars and tables. If it gets too crowded you can walk up the stairs and dance on any of the levels. There's also a bar at the very top level so there's a place to chill and drink and just watch the party. The bathroom is pretty small, with some urinals for men and 2 stalls for girls. There's another stall for guys that I used when there was no guys in line... The sound system was banging and the laser lights and strobe lights were pretty crazy too! Everyone there was into it and just wanted to dance and have fun! Eva Simons was there and sang some songs and they also had other live singers sing some other songs. At one point Paris Hilton was partying in the DJ booth with Afrojack. Everyone there was just wanted to have a good time, dance, and best of all, there was no drama. One other thing, even though you can smoke in there I never felt it was TOO smoky or TOO hot. Sadly, the party ended around 6-ish (It was originally only suppose to go until 4). Overall a great night and one of the best party experiences EVER!

AIR is a nice club next to Rembrandtplein. I have been here a few times now and each time was fun…read more The club has a few different bars, a VIP area with seats and tables and a stage in the middle. They do all kinds of parties, not really one style. The crowd is young and hip. I liked how there are plenty of toilets and they are clean. What was weird is that men/woman use the same toilets,. It didn't really bother me though, I didn't really like that you have to buy an AIR-card. You buy this card and place money on it (it's free when you add 30 euros of more) so you can use your card to pay in the club. It's handy to pay with but you cant see how much money is on it so you stand in line for ordering a drink and when it's you turn you don't have enough money on the card.. meh.. You also use the card for the lockers. AIR is a cool club. It not totally my style (I like places a bit more alternative) but I don't mind going here every once in a while, when there is a cool party planned.

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Hi It was the best…read morebut has unfortunately been closed. I visited the place for about 50 times over 10 - 15 years. It offered the same unique atmosphere only clubs could do in the center of Amsterdam. To me it was actually a same of kid extension to the famous Trance Buddha two blocks away. Only the first time I didn't come in while i was with an asian lady. I read somewhere the owner stopped because it had been enough, he felt he had gotten too old for the late shifts.

This place was AMAZING! I'm in town for the week and wanted the BEST underground vibe with amazing…read moremusic. I researched every techno club and this was what seemed best and it did not disappoint. The DJ was incredible and everyone was having so much fun dancing and everyone was super nice!!! Quick drinks and an overall amazing place.

We found this place via a recommendation as I was getting rather tired of the generally bad food in…read moreAmsterdam, and this place is a revelation. We went to the brasserie, underneath the main Odeon which was a former cinema converted into a cool clubbing joint and restaurant. The ambience was good, the service generally good and we had a pretty fine evening. We picked the set menu and starters was a tuna tartare which was juicy and tasty with a nice salsa. Next was some lovely rare beef which would have been perfect if it wasn't just a touch too chewy. Dessert was a nice yoghurt ice cream on champagne zabaglioni and was a nice way to end a good meal. The wine list was rather sparse but we found a tolerable temperanillo which went well with the beef. Dinner for two, with wine, worked out at 130 Euro so it's not exactly the cheapest place in town and perhaps not the best value for money either but I was relieved to find a tolerable place at last! Overall, Odeon was the best dinner I've had in Amsterdam this year (Feb 2009).

Went here last night for an event thrown by an international group I participate in. The nightclub…read moreportion of the building itself has great design inside but is relatively small. Be sure to check out the detailed wood work on the ceiling and moldings. The main dance floor is deep but narrow. There are 2 bars located on the floor but lines can get long. I'm not sure how much shots cost, but a Heineken cost 4 euro. Upstairs is a small balcony that has a large U-shaped formation of low, plush couches - a very cool place to chill after shoving your way through the masses below. A third full service bar is located on the balcony. The music was a good mix of American pop, hip hop, and electronic (house, trance, I can't tell the difference) that suited the crowd. By the way, the crowd was HUGE. I definitely have a smaller tolerance for massive crowds--which make me anxious--so I got tired out pretty quickly. To be fair, there was an event that night so it's possible that it isn't always that packed. However, you should be warned that it's possible that Odeon is that crowded every night. There is a coat check here, which was nice, and the employees who staffed it were organized and quick. I stowed a bag and two coats for 3 euro...Maybe it costs 1 euro per item? Be prepared to spend 50 cents to use to loo.

This place really impressed me. It did not seem like a gay bar at all. Each floor had its own vibe…read moreand great music. There was even a DJ in the bathroom on the top floor! Everyone was having a good time and it felt like a huge warehouse party. Would definitely recommend.

Honestly, this is the best club I have ever been to in Amsterdam. The music is always good to dance…read moreto, and I have made a lot of great friends here.