Dirty Dicks is one of Amsterdam’s most infamous men-only cruise bars, tucked into the busy Warmoesstraat near Centraal Station.
From the street it looks like a compact bar with a simple counter and some stools. The real action is downstairs. A narrow staircase drops you into a low-lit maze with cabins, slings, benches and corners that your mother does not need to know about.
The soundtrack is mostly electronic, from darker house to techno, with the volume high enough to drown small talk. You do not come here for cocktails or long conversations. You come to cruise, watch and be watched.
The dress code leans to leather, rubber, sports kit and underwear, depending on the night. Shoes are a must, and the coat check sees a steady flow of jeans and jackets. Fridays, Saturdays and special fetish events draw the heaviest crowd, with visitors mixing easily with Dutch regulars.
Staff keep an eye on things, sell tokens for the cabins and make sure basic rules are followed. If you like your Amsterdam nights raw, focused and unapologetically adult, Dirty Dicks is very clear about what it offers.
Dirty Dicks
“Dark, no-nonsense cruise bar on Warmoesstraat, with cabins, mazes and a very direct dress code.”
