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Gay Amsterdam Guide
Gay Amsterdam move guide: where to leave, dance, drink and shop
Amsterdam, the city of canals, is not only notable for its stunning architecture and cultural heritage but also for its thriving gay scene. The metropolis offers a safe and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community, making it a popular destination for gay travelers. From epic bars and clubs to exciting events, this Male lover Amsterdam Guide is here to help you detect the best that the city has to offer.
Our Gay Guide to Amsterdam shows you how to plan an unforgettable trip
with tips on the gay scene, the top bars, parties, events, and more.
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The capital of the Netherlands has been a bastion of LGBT+ culture for centuries and has seen its society survive and thrive despite political and social adversity. Today, Amsterdam is abode to some of the best gay clubs, bars and hotels in the world, offering gay travelers a truly unique and exciting visit. The Netherlands is of course the first country in the world to introduce marriage equality, gay people living in and visiting the
The Amsterdam gay club scene is vibrant and thriving, with plenty of options to choose from. Many clubs are exclusively gay, while other clubs host regular or semi-regular gay nights. The list here is a selection of the best male lover clubs Amsterdam has to offer, so your night on the town can be spent at just the right spot.
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Church - The most popular gay club in Amsterdam
Church is one of the most well-respected cruise clubs in Amsterdam’s gay scene. Split over two floors, Church offers a great bar and dance floor as well as intimate rooms, showers and almost anything else a playful consciousness might desire. The club hosts regular theme nights, including Wednesday’s naked darkness when the only clothes permitted are shoes. Check their website to save up to appointment with theme nights and entrance fees. Church can be found quite secure to Leidseplein, a short walk from the Amistad lgbtq+ hotel.
Address: Kerkstraat 52
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De Trut - A well recognizable Amsterdam gay club
Another mainstay gay club in Amsterdam, De Trut has been around sin
Gay Bars in Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam
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The former bar ›The Web‹, since May the new honey pot for bears and friends in the center of Amsterdam.
@ Sint Jacobsstraat 6
Amsterdam NC
+31 20
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Blend
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Bar in Amsterdam's known gay street, with drag shows and bingo nights.
@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 41
Amsterdam BR
+31 6 (mobile)
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Brug34
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LGBT-friendly cafe-bar for breakfast and snacks, coffee and wine.
@ Utrechtsestraat 19
Amsterdam VH
Tram: Rembrandtplein, Keizersgracht
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Exit
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Gay bar in 'après-ski' style, next to Club NYX.
Mixed clientele.
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s renowned Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny queenly bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded linear people frequent these joints – these are some of the best clubs in a city celebrated for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the top gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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