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

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.

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.

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!

my partner and I were just bar hopping in Amsterdam and immediately felt that this bar was…read morewelcoming and fun. The music was a nice blend of modern and old school and the staff were really lovely. Reasonably priced too :)

I was there in September 2019 and I love this bar. The ambience, the bartenders, the music and the…read moredrinks. Bartenders are super friendly and always smiling, the owner is behind the counter and makes you feel welcome. I played bingo and i won, i saw an amaizing drag show, danced like crazy and drinked beer all night and i met some cool people at this bar. aaaah such great memories! thanks bar Blend !

Fun place with an interesting atmosphere. It feels like a corner/friendly bar, especially right…read morewhen you enter, but then there's a dance floor, and then there are stairs that take you up to the second floor which is another bar/club combo depending on what the patrons are feeling, and then it goes up to the toilets (remember, this is Europe, so you've got to pay to pee if you're there on a busy night). Definitely a fun mix of atmosphere, with an interesting mix of people. During my stay in Amsterdam I went here twice. The first was a busy Friday night, the second time was a quiet Monday night and it was neat seeing how the space was used differently on the different nights. The only downside to this place was on the slower night, when the bartender didn't speak English, and I got some interesting drinks made (but a part of that was also just being unfamiliar with European tender customs - like what mixers are available, what mixers need to be paid for, etc).

SoHo is a great little spot. It's across the street from Taboo so early in the evening it's not as…read morebusy. They throw open the doors in the warm months and it is nice to sit outside. As the night gets later the crowd pics up! It becomes very crowded on the second floor but that is the fun spot for people watching! The crowd is a pretty good mix - older and younger. They do not take American credit cards so have plenty of Euro.

Don't miss this sweet little gem. Nice drink menu, friendly clientele, fun karaoke, and a great…read moreplace for women & queers to relax with no hassling. We missed drag night so can't wait to go back.

Lovely welcoming atmosphere! Karaoke Sundays was a blast! Tori and the team are amazing! We wish we…read morefound this bar sooner!

This has it's up-side and downsides. The "Eagle" name is well known around the western world as a…read moregritty mens bar. In Amsterdam, this one is in the heart of the touristy area, so charges more for drinks and sometimes entrance fees than the other Eagles in NY, or D.C., etc.. Check out their website for events that evening or weekend. They have some great events! It's not for everyone and maybe not the best place for the faint of heart.

Great place to have a Beer people are very friendly But come on guys if you are going to charge 8…read moreeuros for an small drink don't do it in a plastic cylinder it makes you look cheap and petty ... All others Eagles around the world would be so disappointed. You guys have a name to uphold! Don't make it Cheap.

Great time! Has a darkroom btw but you can just hang in the bar. No cover charge so buy a drink!read more

Fun, intimate gay men's bar not far from central station. Friendly staff and no cover charge.read more

This cafe has a great atmosphere and fun music. Highly recommend to chill with friends, make sure…read moreyo bring cash.