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With gay maps for Amsterdam Reguliersdwarsstraat, Warmoesstraat and Kerkstraat. Discover Amsterdam's best gay bars, clubs, gay-rated hotels, gay saunas, cruise clubs and more. Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. Thanks for subscribing!

Not just an excellent pit stop for culture cruisers, this bar also serves excellent sandwiches and a cheap-ish dish of the day. Check reviews, photos, and more on The Reguliersdwarsstraat is one of the most important LGBTQI+ areas in Amsterdam and serves as the capital's defacto 'gay' street.

A small dark room upstairs provides a discreet area to enjoy new gay drama film, and its location just two minutes down the road from Club Church make it a great warm up spot.

De Lellebel is a tiny drag bar where the cross-dressing clientele provides all the entertainment themselves. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

Keep an eye out for the Amsterdam Gay Pride, an annual celebration that includes the famous Canal Parade, parties, cultural events, and more. In summer the canal-side patio is perfect for catching some rays or simply watching the world go by.

Three floors offer distinct areas — making liberal use of graffiti, glitter and concrete — and a toilet DJ keeps the party going while you wash your hands at a giant pink phallus. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox.

This colourful extravaganza showcases the city’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights and offers an unforgettable experience for all. We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. An emerging LGBTQI+ area since the s, it wasn't until the late 70s and into the 80s that the street began to explode with new bars and clubs, helping cement Amsterdam as an international LGBTQI+ capital.

It has it all, plus more: a bar with Greek-style columns, a stage perfect for drag-queen acts, a great sound and light system and various dark, dark chambers Cheeky theme nights abound. Over the following decades, many of gay businesses have.

Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city. Compact and constantly updated guide to gay venues, parties and events in Amsterdam. One of Amsterdam’s oldest gay bars – Spijkerbar opened in – remains one of the best thanks to its friendly, laid-back vibe, cheap drinks, great music, and a number of popular theme nights.

Everyone is welcome. Find more in our editorial guidelines. The more extrovert end of the gay spectrum is well represented by cruising club Church. So whatever your vibe, here are the best gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.

Queer or not, PRIK is hot. This hip spot on Reguliersdwarsstraat caters to a broad clientele but keeps things colourful and fun-loving. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Think again, my amsterdam. Casual yet hip, they have a killer cocktail list and are open to showcasing female talent of all kinds, whether that be through art on the walls, special guest chefs, or even hosting a pub quiz.

Though most people will be found in drag, admirers and friends are welcome and the atmosphere is friendly. Been there, done that?