Bears Amsterdam
Sint Jacobsstraat 6, Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam is a bar in the heart of Amsterdam, aimed at bears and their friends. It opened in May 2025 in the space that used to house the bar The Web.
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Blend
Reguliersdwarsstraat 41, Amsterdam
Blend is a bar on Reguliersdwarsstraat, one of Amsterdam's best-known gay streets. The venue hosts drag shows and bingo nights.
Blend XL
Reguliersdwarsstraat 44, Amsterdam
Blend XL is a roomy LGBT-oriented bar in central Amsterdam. It has a dance floor, resident DJs and regular entertainment, making it a lively spot for a night out.
Exit
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42a, Amsterdam
Exit is a gay-oriented bar styled like an après-ski lodge, located right beside Club NYX. It draws a mixed crowd and gets its liveliest after 01:00.
Lellebel
Utrechtsestraat 4, Amsterdam
Lellebel is an intimate bar in Amsterdam that serves as a safe space for the city's queer community. It is owned and run by trans and queer womyn. Check the venue's website for upcoming LGBTQ-focused events, including karaoke nights, drag shows and comedy.
Montmartre
Reguliersdwarsstraat 48, Amsterdam
Montmartre is a pub on Reguliersdwarsstraat in Amsterdam that focuses on Dutch pop and schlager music, with a lively, sing-along feel.
Pamela
Jacob van Lennepstraat 86 H, Amsterdam
Pamela is a queer bar in Amsterdam with a terrace facing the street. Alongside drinks, the venue hosts dinner parties, readings, exhibitions and DJ sets.
Prik
Spuistraat 109, Amsterdam
A well-loved gay cocktail bar in Amsterdam with a contemporary, welcoming feel. Snacks are on the menu, and the place fills up early, so arrive ahead of the crowd if you want a spot.
SoHo
Reguliersdwarsstraat 36, Amsterdam
SoHo is a spacious gay lounge bar in Amsterdam styled after a classic London pub. When the weather is good, guests can also sit out on the street terrace.
Spijkerbar
Kerkstraat 4, Amsterdam
Spijkerbar is a classic gay bar in central Amsterdam with a denim-and-leather spirit and a pool table for patrons to enjoy. It has been welcoming a male crowd for more than four decades, and its slogan boasts that it separates the men from the boys.
Taboo
Reguliersdwarsstraat 45, Amsterdam
A lively gay bar on Reguliersdwarsstraat that draws a crowd of mixed ages. It hosts drag shows and has a popular street terrace.
The Queen's Head
Zeedijk 20, Amsterdam
A welcoming gay bar on Zeedijk featuring regular drag performances each week and quirky bingo nights. DJs take over the music on weekends, and there is a snug corner at the back with a view over the canal.