Gay district amsterdam
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 celebrated 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 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 leading 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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Gay Amsterdam Guide
Gay Amsterdam travel guide: where to go, twist, drink and shop
Amsterdam, the city of canals, is not only famous for its stunning architecture and cultural heritage but also for its thriving same-sex attracted scene. The metropolis offers a secure and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community, making it a popular destination for gay travelers. From legendary bars and clubs to exciting events, this Gay Amsterdam Mentor is here to help you unearth the best that the city has to offer.
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with tips on the gay scene, the best bars, parties, events, and more.
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The capital of the Netherlands has been a bastion of LGBT+ identity for centuries and has seen its community survive and thrive despite political and social adversity. Today, Amsterdam is home to some of the top 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 reveal marriage equality, homosexual people living in and visiting the
Gay Capital of Europe
Throughout the entire center of Amsterdam you will find gay businesses and institutions. Gay and transgender visitors execute not have to look 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 dance with the beautiful people around you, plan to refreshment cocktails all night in a terrific bar, or want to spent a night in a bar with friends: the same-sex attracted and lesbian scene of Amsterdam is unprecedented.
Everywhere there's something to see and do in Amsterdam, but most of the homosexual cafes, bars and stores are in the center of the city, in four popular districts: Amstel, Kerkstraat, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat.
Amstel
The gay and queer woman 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 music society high, including po
Amsterdam Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Amsterdam
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Milkshake Festival : big annual open-air festival celebrating the diversity of people: gay, unbent, trans, thick, thin, minor, large, black, white
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About Amsterdam and its gay life
Amsterdam had been a powerful 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 city 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 name, 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