This beach place is great even when the weather sucks (thanks to the open fire, perhaps). It's not a club as such, more a restaurant/bar, but it does pull...

This old film theatre bursts into life on Wednesday nights for a live national radio and TV show. Each broadcast throws up a diverse line-up - one week it's...

It's a club Jim, but not as we know it: it says on the door you'll need valid student ID to get in. DJs spin cheerful chart tunes and drink prices are...

Another multi-purpose venue, these beautiful buildings were once an orphanage, before changing into a youth hostel. From there, it was only a short step to...

Its modern architecture and peripheral location do nothing for its ambience, but the Meervaart does offer an interesting mix of cabaret and theatre shows,...

Former milk factory 'Milky Way' offers a galaxy of stellar programming and a newly rebuilt main hall. Often ridiculously crowded - but great value and down...

A former dairy (the name translates as 'Milky Way'), the Melkweg acts as a home away from home for music of all styles, and thus draws a suitably eclectic...

As an Amsterdam institution, this large ex-church is a safe clubbing bet, with a trusty formula of following on from live shows with a DJ or club night from...

A cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, this former church is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day. The main hall has a rare...

On the sprawling terrain of the city's former gas works, the Westergasfabriek reopened in 2003 with much fanfare after years of renovation, asbestos removal...

An intimate venue that attracts a mixed crowd with its alternative rock and indie-tronica. Winston's yearly Popprijs gives hope to many student rock bands...