Best Clubs, Bars and Areas in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The amount of party areas of different styles, the sense of freedom and the large international crowd make the nightlife...

Main Nightlife Areas

Amsterdam has 3 main areas to party, the Dam Square (same area as the Red Light District),...

Dam Square

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands
The largest tourist area of Amsterdam is concentrated around the Dam Square, with its numerous historical and governmental buildings, as well as an... 

Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum

Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 1012 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Along the way from the Dam Square to the Red Light District, close to the Old Church (Oude Kerk) are located the most famous coffeeshops (marijuana... 

Leidseplein

Leidseplein, 1017 PT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leidseplein is the most popular area to party, both for locals and tourists. Here you can find the best nightclubs in Amsterdam (which we list below)... 

Rembrandtplein

Rembrandtplein, 1017 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
This small square has become the epicentre of the Amsterdam nightlife. It has many pubs, some coffeeshops such as the Smokey (photo) and has a great... 

Best Pubs & Bars

Let us recommend you 3 classic Dutch pubs with a lot of style, perfect for tasting Dutch and Belgian...

Proeflokaal Arendsnest

Herengracht 90, 1015 BS Amsterdam, Netherlands
This typical Dutch pub has more than 50 tap beers, all Dutch. The venue is very small and always busy. Ideal to discover new beers and try them with... 

Bar Oldenhof

Elandsgracht 84-H, 1016 TZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oldenhof may be described in these two words: prestige and elegance. It is a classic pub specializing in cocktails and whiskey. 

Cafe Gollem Amstelstraat

Amstelstraat 34, 1017 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cafe Gollem is a lively, informal pub with a great selection of beers. Nowadays it is a franchise with 3 locations in the Dutch capital. Their... 

The Best Discos and Clubs

Here is the list of the best clubs in Amsterdam

Escape

Rembrandtplein 11, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chicago Social Club B.V.

Leidseplein 12, 1017 PT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Club NYX

Reguliersdwarsstraat 42, 1017 BM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Best Coffeeshops

Coffeeshops are an unrivaled tourist attraction, even non-smokers are amazed that a country allows...

The Bulldog The First Coffeeshop

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 90, 1012 GG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nowadays, Bulldog owns multiple businesses: cafés, coffeeshops, hostel and restaurants spread throughout the city, but especially in the Red Light... 

Original Dampkring Coffeeshop

Handboogstraat 29, 1012 XM Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Original Dampkring coffeeshop near Leidseplein is always busy, especially at night. Its fame is due to its fantastic psychodelic decoration and... 

Barney's Coffeeshop Amsterdam

Haarlemmerstraat 102, 1013 EW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Barney’s knew how to innovate and introduced – in addition to the usual service of marijuana and hashish – also good breakfasts and food. Since the... 

Best Jazz Clubs

Bourbon Street

Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, 1017 RH Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of the places where you can listen to good jazz is in Bourbon Street Jazz and Blues Club, located in Leidsekruisstraat 6-8. 

BIMHUIS

Piet Heinkade 3, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Another option is the well-known and famous jazz club Bimhuis, located in Oude Schans 73-77, in the glorious historic centre of the city. Every... 
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