Gay Street stalwart Club Exit has been reborn as mixed Club NYX, named for the Greek Goddess of the Night. Four floors offer distinct vibes – making liberal use of graffiti, glitter and concrete – and a toilet DJ keeps the party going while you wash your hands at a giant pink phallus.
Up there with Berlin, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s party capitals. What that means is that this city knows how to party, be it all-night clubs or an ace cocktail bar. But Amsterdam also has one of the best queer scenes around, so the two go hand in hand, and the LGBTQ+ party scene is second to none. In fact, the whole of the Dutch capital is one big gay scene, with fantastic gay bars and clubs stretching across the city.
Of course, many of them reside on Reguliersdwarsstraat, Amsterdam’s most famous gay street, but there’s a ton more to be found, from the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny drag bars with karaoke. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the best clubs in a city famous for its nightlife, after all. Read on for the best gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam right now.
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