Bars and Clubs in Amsterdam

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Mellow Yellow
20s / 30s / 40s / Arcade Games / Board Games / Casual / Classic Rock / Coffeeshop / Foosball / Friendly / Games / Jukebox / Laid back / Locals / Marijuana / Pool (Billiards) / Reggae / Smoking Area / Sports / Sports Fans / TVs / Top 40 / Tourists
Party Earth Review The first licensed coffeeshop in Amsterdam, Mellow Yellow opened its doors in 1967 and remains a must-see for connoisseurs of cultural cannabis. The exterior, with its bright yellow façade and retro black stripe design, still screams 1960s, but the interior is nothing but modern. Sleek tables, cushioned stools, and wraparound ... read full review of Mellow Yellow
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De Nieuwe Anita
20s / 30s / Alternative / Alternative Music / Artists / Casual / Club / Cover charge / DJ / Designers / Diverse / Film Industry Types / Friendly / Hip / Liberal / Live Band / Live Music / Live Music Venue / Movies / Musicians / Open Mic / Performance / Theater / Theme Nights / Trendsetters / Underground / Urban / Writers

Party Earth Review What began as a bike storage and boiler room was eventually transformed into De Nieuwe Anita, a kitschy yet stylish club that plays host to live bands, film screenings, open-mic nights, guest parties, and more. The décor is reminiscent of a vintage thrift store, with accordion lamps dangling from the low ceiling and illuminating ... more
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The Dolphins
20s / Ambient / Casual / Coffeeshop / Marijuana / Regulars / Sandwiches / Smoking Area / Snack Food / TVs / Tourists / Wi-Fi

Party Earth Review Thanks to its shameless ocean theme, The Dolphins is one of the most unique and recognizable coffeeshops in Amsterdam. The walls are amusingly painted with one continuous marine mural that features air-brushed dolphins, treasure chests, and scuba divers, as well as three-dimensional foam coral creations that bubble out ... more
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Door 74
20s / 30s / Champagne / Cocktail Bar / Cocktail Lovers / Cocktails / Conversational / Jazz / Locals / Lounge / Lounge Music / Low key / Smart Casual / Sophisticated / Specialty Cocktails / Tough Door / Tourists / Upscale / Well-heeled

Party Earth Review True to the speakeasies of 1920s America, the exact location of Door 74 is somewhat clandestine and one definitely worth investigating. The sleek, upscale setting is the place for classic cocktails, flutes of champagne, and “proper late-night drinking,” as the bar itself says. It’s evident from the moment the swanky black ... more
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Weber / Kamer 401 / Lux
20s / 30s / Actors / Bar / Bars / Casual / Conversational / DJ / Electronic / Fashion Types / High Energy / Indie / Jam Packed / Lively / Musicians / Small Plates / Smart Casual / Snack Food / Trendy Crowd / Upscale / Young Professionals
Party Earth Review Standing side-by-side on the periphery of Leidseplein, Weber, Kamer 401, and Lux are a trio of bars that may be similar in shape, style, and clientele, but each has a slight twist in character that sets it apart from the others. The identical floor plans feature a long, narrow three-room design with the main bar on the ... read full review of Weber / Kamer 401 / Lux
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Kriterion
All Ages / Bar / Budget-friendly / Café / Casual / Conversational / Cover charge / Liberal / Locals / Movies / Outdoor Area / Pizza / Sandwiches / Students / Terrace / Theater / Upbeat

Party Earth Review Opened by a good samaritan in 1945, the Kriterion movie theater was originally a haven where struggling students could work and earn money in the aftermath of World War II. From the beginning, Kriterion has been run by a creative panel of young and innovative city students, who continue to strive to keep the theater a liberal ... more
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De Dampkring
Casual / Coffeeshop / House / Laid back / Marijuana / Regulars / Smoking Area / TVs / Tourists

Party Earth Review Long before its fame for its part in the film Ocean’s 12 – a scene that is continuously looped on the bar’s flat-screen TVs – De Dampkring was well known for its trippy, hippie Indian vibe and fine list of weed and hash. Swirls of earthy tones and vibrant gold trim adorn the dark wood bar, glossy inlaid tables, and sunset ... more
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Bluebird
20s / Casual / Coffeeshop / Conversational / Diverse / Expats / Friendly / Jazz / Laid back / Marijuana / Reggae / Regulars / Sandwiches / Smoking Area / Snack Food / Students / Tourists / Young Professionals

Party Earth Review It’s easy to get lost in the details at Bluebird, a cool coffeeshop whose mesmerizing jungle theme is rife with lush murals of rain forests and a plethora of leafy green plants. The whole setting calls to mind a sort of tree house bungalow, with swirls of tropical reds, blues, and greens contributing to the soothing vibe ... more
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Browse Amsterdam Bars and Clubs by Category

Brown bars – named for their requisite 16th- and 17th-century-era smoky wooden interiors – are the heart of the city’s nightlife drinking culture, but there are loads of modern and trendy bars and clubs in Amsterdam whose chic décor and more sophisticated vibe cater to a cosmopolitan crowd as well.

As casual drinkers enjoy the local Heineken, Amstel, and Grolsch beers at neighborhood pubs, a more “see and be seen” set heads to swankier bars and clubs for the latest cocktails. The city also offers a diverse scene that includes artsy, underground hangouts as well as high-end dance clubs and lounges.

Regardless of the setting, these venues provide the late-night dancing and debauchery that seems to be expected in Amsterdam. And while most of these nightclubs have door policies and dress codes, they are generally more relaxed than similar clubs in other major cities.

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Lucas

Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:

Weber / Kamer 401 / Lux

20s / 30s

Belushi's Bar

20s / 90s Music

Proeflokaal Arendsnest

20s / 30s

Coco's Outback

20s / 30s

Lucas Likes: Beer Sports Rowdy Casual Anything goes Bar Flirty
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Adriana

Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:

Jimmy Woo

20s / 30s

Vyne

20s / 30s

Supperclub

30s / Artists

Door 74

20s / 30s

Adriana Likes: Exclusive Nightclub Fashion Forward Shopping Jetsetter Lounge Hotel Bar High End / Exclusive
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Jonah

Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:

Café Belgique

Alternative / Alternative Music

Barney's Coffeeshop

20s / 30s

Desmet Studio's

20s / 30s

Skek

20s / 30s

Jonah Likes: Live Music Eclectic Indie Alternative Non-mainstream Laid back Conversational Creative / Art / Music Types
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Emma

Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:

Brouwerij 't Ij

All Ages / Anything goes

Noorderlicht Café

All Ages / Artists

Woodstock 69

30s / 40s

Blijburg

20s / 30s

Emma Likes: Happy Hour Culture Dancing Lively Budget-friendly Sightseeing Party Groups
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