Met some locals who took us out and showed us the nightlife. We stopped in here to end the night…read more Cute, small and divey bar with a variety of music, good bar service and affordable drinks! The night doesn't start until late here in the city so once it hits midnight, the place gets really packed! Yes, it's a gay bar but everyone is welcomed here! I see people bumping into friends or people they know here throughout the night so it's obviously a popular spot! Had a great time here! Would definitely recommend it!

Been here a few times late at night. Got completely turned off the place when the bouncer refused…read moreto let us (2 guys) in because it was "too busy". Then a group of 7 people arrived and he let them in no problem. Then he changed his reason to "you're not gay". What a load of nonsense. If you manage to get in, it's not too bad, some of the staff are ok, some are useless. I've been short changed in here more than once.

We've always loved Prik and have been going for years. The staff are always friendly and fun,…read moreespecially Dominick. There is one short dark haired bartender who has a bit of an attitude and his margaritas are not great compared to all our past experiences. But again the rest of the staff is fabulous and there's always a fun vibe going on. We miss those Sundays when they offered snacks.

The beer is really great, and the atmosphere is truly enjoyable. You can feel the welcoming vibe in…read morethe air!

Great little bar! Loved the music …read more. Attractive crowd with a fun vibe . Will be back ..

If I say I have a regular bar that I stop by whenever I'm in Amsterdam, it would be Taboo. It's in…read morethe heart of the gayborhood with a number of other gay bars next door and across the street. I've been stopping by for years but due to the pandemic, I haven't been here for 4 years. Surprisingly, bartender Nordin remembered me and ran over to say hello! That made me feel at home! The bar has been completely renovated, with the bar counter in the opposite side now. The rest room is still up a steep, narrow flight of stairs. Hold onto the bannister especially after a few happy hour drinks. I'm not sure why many centuries old Amsterdam buildings have restrooms on the top floor. Gravity? Happy hour is the busiest time with cocktail tables full inside and out. Good and cheap drinks, nice bottles of wine, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. It's a friendly place mostly full of regulars. Taboo has also expanded next door to Taboo Cantina where you can sit and have more food.

Over opinionated bartenders, who slag off tourist patrons. Food was surprisingly good but the…read moreservice was not acceptable.

Located minutes from Vondelpark, in Leidseplein, this is probably the most famous Gay clubs in…read moreAmsterdam, and can be quite intimidating to even the most seasoned event attendees. The front entrance is not very welcoming and if you're not there at the right time the doors may be locked. There may be daily events which you can view on their website. On some days there are two separate events so it may be closed while they switch over and clean for the second event. When you enter, walk through the two doors and greet the nice people at the window. Pay your entrance fee with pin, cash or debit and they will give you a tag and direct you to the coat check. They will give you a hanger and a number you need to stick in your sock or somewhere (very old school). Then you go to a little room (they can see you changing from the main room) and remove your clothing or change into whatever, put your street clothes on the hangar or into the backpack or bag (which I certainly hope you brought) and return it to them. After this, you are free to do what you want. On the main level there is the bar and stage. You can dance or socialize. There are steps upstairs or downstairs. Downstairs there are several dark rooms and showers, bathrooms and sinks. The darkrooms are so dark I can't describe what's in there. You need to see for yourself. There are separate cabins where you can lock the doors and there are slings in some of them. The other rooms I could not see. Upstairs is a nice view of the bar and the main stage. Off to the left are two slings and a big mattress area, a few smaller rooms with GHs. There is something for everyone here but if you just want to hang out and chat with friends, that works too, but mostly on the main level. Things to note: There are no towels for the showers. They provide condoms and I'm not sure if it's lube or hand sanitizer - so think about that. They have many friendly staff or volunteers standing and walking around willing to help or answer questions. They also pick up empty glasses or bottles which is important. My advice is to not stress and just go in and have fun. You can always leave if you want to. Everyone is very nice and feeling the same way as you are. Don't let this chance pass you by if you're visiting Amsterdam and the Leidseplein area. Gay, straight, bi are welcome. No judgement or rules. You'll thank me later.

Great experience. Gary H has an excellent review below. I was extremely nervous at first, but…read moreafter relaxing had a great time! You'll want to bring a backpack or tote bag to keep you phone and clothes in at coat check. Also, the bars do tap to pay on Apple Watch, otherwise you'll have to get creative on where to put your credit card. After the second round of drinks my credit card company blocked my card as a fraud alert (despite having a travel notification), guess they thought it was late for me to be at "Church" :-) Bartender was fine with waiting as hubby went back to coat check to grab a physical card. The entire staff throughout is very friendly and the place is clean. Lots of various activities going on in each corner or room. Water based lube is in the hand sanitizer pumps next to the other supplies. Be careful going down the steps into the restroom as the steps are not very wide and hold on to that handrail! The night we went was the underwear party. DJ was great and so were the drinks. A lot of different guys were here with different body types and very welcoming. Have fun and let go!

This is on the Kerkstraat near the canal, away from the Leidsestraat. It's a small business owned…read moreplace and I highly recommend it as a gay bar. They have different themes and some nights you need to leave your clothing at the door, but don't let that intimidate you, you can wear something in if you want to. There is no entrance fee and it's a very nice space, cozy, but spacious, also an upstairs where the toilets are, and a dark room. Friendly bartenders and a lot of locals, regulars visit here.

I first started going to this bar in 1996. 1998-2001 early hours cleaner. USA Gordon owned the Bar…read more Whether or not Paul and Ton remain I plan to be there St. Nicholas Day 2024. A good local crowd of regulars, watch out for those Stairs my Dears

Living in Amsterdam for 4 months, Bar Buka was a staple for me and my friends. One of the very few…read morenon male-dominated queer spaces in Amsterdam. It is really cute, has good music, and feels quite welcoming! The cocktails are also DELICIOUS! Would recommend the Pink Pleasure. Bartenders were also always very nice!

I'm visiting Amsterdam for the first time and Bar Buka was recommenced to me by a free people who…read morefrequent this place. Tonight the Netherlands played Japan in the World Cup so it was a great night to experience a new place. Service was excellent, the owner is pleasant and the patrons were dope. I had a great time and definitely will be back!

We had such a fun time at Queen's Head. As tourists, we went early one evening, to enjoy being in a…read morefriendly environment. It was quiet, and that was just what we needed that night. Another night, we went, and it was Drag Queen Bingo. The place was packed. It was so much fun. The drag queen was fun, witty, and so welcoming to everyone. We felt right at home. It was a wonderful place to have drinks, and enjoy being in a happy, queer friendly place. We will definitely go back. Thank you Queen's Head!

Hit and miss. I went on a Monday and had a great time with bartender Rob. Went on a Tuesday when…read morethere was drag bingo, and the bartenders were the worst. Choose a different bar.