There are relatively many gay bars in Amsterdam. All places are located in the city center and are on walking distance from each other.
The main gay street is Reguliersdwarsstraat. In this pedestrian only area you you find the mainstream bars with terraces, open all year round. The main bars are Taboo, Soho and Bar Blend.
Bar Prik is located behind Dam square, and is a popular hangout from early evening for locals and tourists, both gays and lesbians.
Near Rembrandt square the more gay party bars can be found.
Most places are open all week, but most of them only get real busy in weekends.
Prik is a very popular gay bar on the Spuistraat (behind Royal Palace). The bar has been voted best gay bar of The Netherlands in several years more...
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam's famed LGBTQ+ enclave, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Soho Bar stands tall as one of the city's premier gay hotspots more...
Bar Taboo, nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam's Reguliersdwarsstraat, stands out as a welcoming haven within the bustling LGBTQ+ community more...
Amstel Fifty-Four is located on the Amstel river, not surprisingly at number 54. In the bar they play music from the pop charts, Eurovision, some Dutch music more...
Bar Blend is a new gay bar in the Reguliersdwarsstraat (also known as the gay street) in Amsterdam.
Taboo Kantine is the sister bar of Taboo bar. They share the same terrace in Reguliersdwarsstraat, the gay street of Amsterdam more...
Montmartre is small, crowded and noisy but fun. Moved to a new location. Dutch songs mixed with dance classics, Kylie with ABBA everything you expect from a gay bar.
Saarein is a mixed LGBTQI cafe, but with a strong lesbian accent. Different theme nights attract a mixed audience.
Spijker is a gay bar with a local crowd. The bar is well known for it's pool table. The bar is very cosy with a fireplace, fresh flowers on the bar and two TV's, one showing cartoons and the other showing hardcore gay action movies :-) Upstairs you'll find the toilets.
Cafe The Queen's Head is a popular gay bar on the Zeedijk, very close to Central Station. The decor is very traditional and camp more...