Amsterdam Gay Bars

Bar Blend is the newest addition to Amsterdam’s gay scene, and located on the famous “gay street”, Reguliersdwarsstraat at n.41.

Bar Blend is a stylish bar, spread out over two floors with great music, video clips, friendly staff, and a fun atmosphere. It has a great ‘blend’ of customers with regard to age, gender, and sexual orientation.

There is a varied selection of entertainment, including a weekly drag show on Friday, Sunday and Monday Bingo, as well as occasional Eurovision Parties and ‘Guilty Pleasure Tunes’ nights. Check their website for the full event schedule.

You can also use the space to host your own party or event. Contact the owners, Valy and Jorge, for further information.

English-style gay bar in the heart of Amsterdam’s gay scene. SoHo is great for drinks after work or pre-clubbing. Resident/guest DJ spins dance music on the weekend.

We like the bar’s outside terrace area – a great spot to take a breather from the hot dance floor. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

One of the most popular gay bars in Amsterdam. Café Montmartre gets packed on weekends. Music ranges from the 80’s, 90’s, Dutch pop and festival music.

Happy hour 6pm-8pm. Every 2nd Friday is ‘Goed Draag’ Day.

Relatively small but popular gay dance bar & café that plays a great selection of house music every day of the week.

Popular with young gays and gals, with plenty of eye candy on the dance floor. Arrive early and squeeze in! Daily happy hour between 1am-2am.

Gay café bar that welcomes everyone. Popular bar with a Caribbean influence. Friendly atmosphere.

Upbeat Latin music keeps the party going most nights.

Founded in 1978, Spijker Bar is one of Amsterdam’s oldest gay bars. It was taken over by new management on March 1, 2020. It was forced to close shortly after for obvious reasons! The new owner’s renamed it Ikea in protest: Ikea was able to stay open so they renamed it after the furniture giant as a protest.

It’s likely that Spijker Bar or Ikea hasn’t seen its final chapter yet. Fancy a trip to Ikea?