Amsterdam gay area
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 known Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny performative bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded direct people frequent these joints – these are some of the best clubs in a city eminent 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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Throughout the entire center of Amsterdam you will find male lover businesses and institutions. Queer and transgender visitors undertake not have to watch for hotels marked with pink or rainbow flags. All hotels, restaurants and bars are very open-minded. The genuine tolerance for homosexuals can be noticed all over the city.
Whether you want to twist with the beautiful people around you, plan to drink cocktails all darkness in a terrific block, or want to spent a night in a bar with friends: the gay and lesbian scene of Amsterdam is unprecedented.
Everywhere there's something to watch and do in Amsterdam, but most of the gay cafes, bars and stores are in the center of the urban area, in four popular districts: Amstel, Kerkstraat, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat.
Amstel
The lgbtq+ and lesbian scene around the Amstel (including Rembrandtplein and Halvemaansteeg) has a more traditional character. In the Amstel area (between Muntplein and Amstelstraat) you can find tons of 'brown cafes' that retain the traditional Dutch harmony culture high, including po
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Upcoming Events in Amsterdam
&#; 26 – 27 July
Milkshake Festival : big annual open-air festival celebrating the diversity of people: gay, unbent, trans, thick, slim, small, large, ebony, white
Music: House, Techno, Disco, Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and more.
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About Amsterdam and its male lover life
Amsterdam had been a forceful city of maritime trade fame for many centuries. In the second half of the 20th century it was considered the gay capital of Europe, due to the beauty of the urban area and due to the city's liberal atmosphere which was far ahead of most other European cities and countries at that occasion.
As our Amsterdam Gay Maps show, there are several gay areas in Amsterdam, all of them not really far from each other. First of all you got the street with the unpronounceable call, Reguliersdwarsstraat, which is rather mainstream and quite busy at the weekend. Nearby are the Amstel street and Kerkstraat. And finally there are Warmoesstraat and Zeedijk in the very
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Black Body
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Fetish shop for men: underwear, sportswear, rubber, leather etc.
@ Kerkstraat
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Tram: Keizersgracht
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Gays & Gadgets / Underground
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Gifts, gadgets, cards and party tickets. Gay magazines, flyers and discount cards.
In the basement with fetish shop Underground.
@ Spuistraat 44
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Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk
+31 20
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House of Riegillio
Wednesday-Sunday –
Queer store with fixation gear, casual streetwear, underwear and accessories, featuring brands such as MR. Riegillio, Barcode, Alpha Industries and Adidas.
@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 39
Amsterdam BK
+31 20
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Mister B
Daily –
Famous shop for leather and rubber gear, erotic toys etc.
@ Prinsengracht
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Tram, Bus: Westermarkt
+31 20
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