{"id":1962,"date":"2019-04-13T10:23:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2020-02-05T11:12:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T11:12:25","slug":"best-gay-bars-and-clubs-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/best-gay-bars-and-clubs-in-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate 2020 Guide to the Best Gay Bars &#038; Clubs in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This Dutch capital has an LGBTQ scene that will rival other cities from its retro clubs decorated in glitter and neon lights to bar crawls down Reguliersdwarsstraat street &#8211; say hello to some of Europe\u2019s most prestigious gay drinking spots. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, it\u2019s home to the continent\u2019s first homosexual bar which opened in 1927. This diverse city even boasts gay-only districts, providing exclusive access to some of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/netherlands\/amsterdam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> best nightlife in Amsterdam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expect theme nights, drag queen performers and happy hour cocktails &#8211; what are you waiting for? Hop from one music-pumping venue to the next with our know-it-all guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The best gay clubs in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<h3>Club NYX<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt6EZJvF8m4\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt6EZJvF8m4\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Club NYX (@nyxamsterdam)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-02-15T15:23:19+00:00\">Feb 15, 2019 at 7:23am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reguliersdwarsstraat 42, 1017 BM Amsterdam, Netherlands <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an old carriage house, now one of Amsterdam\u2019s biggest clubs &#8211; you don\u2019t want to miss this four-floor lively venue. Although Club NYX is renowned for its gay events, this dancing spot is the perfect base to take your straight friends with its open-minded atmosphere and early hour closing time. Each level of the club offers a different style of music, whether it be house, techno or garage beats, take your pick throughout the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each event welcomes big-name European DJs to its decks and famous faces such as RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race queen Ariel Versace make special appearances. Move to the groove with themed evenings featuring songs from noughties superstars Beyonce and Christina Aguilera. Don\u2019t forget to grab tickets to one of the club&#8217;s monthly extravaganzas!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/netherlands\/amsterdam\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Amsterdam-holiday-deals.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam holiday deals\" width=\"580\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Amsterdam-holiday-deals.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Amsterdam-holiday-deals-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Amsterdam-holiday-deals-310x112.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Amsterdam-holiday-deals-370x134.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disco inferno<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bootylicious <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely fabulous <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyonce day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music variety<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Wednesday closed <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday from 11pm &#8211; 4am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 11pm &#8211; 5am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday closed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Club Church<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BrWRgeJHmJb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BrWRgeJHmJb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Meghan Marbles (@marblesmeghan)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-12-14T00:42:28+00:00\">Dec 13, 2018 at 4:42pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerkstraat 52, 1017 GM Amsterdam, Netherlands <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most visited gay clubs in the city for its large dance floor, dark rooms and cabins &#8211; look out for its weekly famous events. The ambience is electric with camp acts gracing the stage alongside world renowned DJs. As the host to colossal parties, Club Church asks guests to escape the age of social media and immerse themselves in old fashioned fun by meeting new people, dancing and communicating without your mobile phone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And trust us when we say, there\u2019s no time for Facebook scrolling when you enter this exciting venue. Throughout the months take advantage of extravagant mask parties, fancy dress and drag shows. Music varies from 90s pop featuring remixes of Madonna and Britney Spears to techno sounds and deep house tunes. And when it comes to drinks, the bar has an extensive cocktail list and is backed by premium spirits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underwear party <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queer techno <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shirtless Sundays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mask party <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Themed events<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday closed <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday to Wednesday from 8pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday from 10pm &#8211; 4am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 10pm &#8211; 5am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 4am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Hotels nearby: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/ozo-hotel\/424694\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozo Hotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brand new to Amsterdam\u2019s hotel scene and flaunting a fancy 4 stars, this luxurious accommodation places you in prime location close to the city\u2019s must-visit spots, and most importantly its gay district. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/arena-hotel\/7963\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arena Hotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you\u2019re travelling solo, with friends or as a couple this lavish accommodation features first-class facilities, modern rooms and is 10 minutes from all major attractions. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Top tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the website for event details before attending, as some evenings are exclusively men only or require a certain dress code.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Queen\u2019s Head<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtbLOmGFJbU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtbLOmGFJbU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Hoax (@hoaxlebeau)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-02-03T15:26:35+00:00\">Feb 3, 2019 at 7:26am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeedijk 20, 1012 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you set your eyes on this spot\u2019s dramatic canal views, it will become your go-to club. The Queen\u2019s Head is one of Amsterdam&#8217;s longest running gay bars and this comes as no surprise with its beloved resident DJ and weekly bingo nights. Keeping you entertained until 3am at the weekends with guest performers and dance music &#8211; you\u2019ll never want to leave this all-singing, all-dancing venue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priding themselves on being the most down-to-earth gay spot in Amsterdam for decades, their reputation precedes them. Welcoming every gender, race, sexuality and age &#8211; it doesn\u2019t get more diverse than this. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bingo night <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-key entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Thursday from 4pm &#8211; 1am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 4pm &#8211; 3am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Top tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for the ultimate party spot or celebrating something special? Private events can be arranged in advance at The Queen\u2019s Head.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Raving reviews: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boasting 5 stars on Facebook, here\u2019s what Eric Jones had to say about The Queen\u2019s Head: \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing bar, went there tonight for the first time to play bingo and had so much fun. Staff are amazing and friendly and there\u2019s a really nice atmosphere. Definitely will be going again!\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Soho Amsterdam<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BsxZQY_AJ4F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BsxZQY_AJ4F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by SOHO Amsterdam (@sohoamsterdam)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-01-18T10:01:04+00:00\">Jan 18, 2019 at 2:01am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reguliersdwarsstraat 36, 1017 BM Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famed for its magical parties, Soho Amsterdam has a jam-packed event calendar this year. Party animals from all over the world flock to this vibrant spot for a night to remember with DJs, dancers and entertainers on almost every evening until the early hours. Whether you want to dress to impress, attend its themed extravaganzas or catch a bargain on G&amp;T Thursdays &#8211; there\u2019s something for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a major must-visit during Amsterdam&#8217;s Gay Pride, join in with Soho\u2019s celebrations. There\u2019s also Sundays dedicated to shots and Wednesdays feature guest performers. When it comes to music, this depends on the nightly theme from laid-back Caribbean rhythms to disco fever &#8211; either way, you won\u2019t be able to resist tapping your toes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasty Thursdays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy Sundays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexy Saturdays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fab Fridays <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly themed nights<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday closed <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday to Thursday from 6pm &#8211; 3am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday from 6pm &#8211; 4am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday from 5pm &#8211; 4am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 3am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Hotels nearby: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/nh-collection-amsterdam-grand-hotel-krasnapolsky\/13463\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Looking for the ultimate comfort after a night on the strip? This hotel has you covered with its home-away-from-home vibe and relaxing, modern guest rooms. Its fancy 5 stars and raving reviews are also a huge perk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/xo-blue-tower\/122945\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XO Blue Tower:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Escape the hustle and bustle with a stay in this contemporary hotel on the outskirts of the city. It\u2019s only 20 minutes from the bustling clubs and it even has its own bar and restaurant onsite. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>The best gay bars in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<h3>Spijker Bar Amsterdam<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM-bsKRApnW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM-bsKRApnW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by SpijkerBar (@spijkerbar)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-19T02:47:51+00:00\">Nov 18, 2016 at 6:47pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerkstraat 4, 1017 GL Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcoming the gay community since 1978, this cosy and intimate bar will lure you in night after night with its laid-back ambience, happy hour cocktails and alternative music. This traditional style pub has a pool table, pinball machine and rustic fireplace &#8211; the ideal base for a relaxing drink. There\u2019s a terrace overlooking the city\u2019s twinkling lights and free Wi-Fi keeping you connected with the world. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests would queue for miles to sample the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spijker beer back in the 80s and it\u2019s still as popular to this day. There\u2019s so much history to uncover at this bar from its hotel days to its theatre shows, \u00a0it\u2019s more than a place to sink a pint. Now holidaymakers can revel in bingo nights and pool tournaments, while listening to ABBA or old-school classics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday Beer Bust<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosy and cheap drinks<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Thursday from 4pm &#8211; 1am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 4pm &#8211; 3am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Top tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy hour is between 5pm and 7pm every day for those wanting to snatch up a bargain.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Hotels nearby: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/westcord-arthotel-amsterdam-4\/295582\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WestCord ArtHotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nestled among the city\u2019s restaurants and bars, you\u2019re in prime position to take on Amsterdam\u2019s epic nightlife. Rooms are built with your comfort in mind and offer fancy features such as air conditioning, Nespresso machine and a TV. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/corendon-vitality-hotel-amsterdam\/407908\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corendon Vitality Hotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With free Wi-Fi, a spa and ultra-modern rooms at hand, what more could you ask for? You\u2019re 10 minutes from the city centre and the hotel\u2019s 4 star facilities will accommodate the rest. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Prik<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmQbeKmlmLT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmQbeKmlmLT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by PRIK Amsterdam (@prik_amsterdam)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-08-09T11:37:07+00:00\">Aug 9, 2018 at 4:37am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spuistraat 109, 1012 SV Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of Amsterdam\u2019s favourite gay cocktail bars, with zesty concoctions including a Spicy Mango and Passion Swizzle. When you\u2019re not singing your heart out at the monthly karaoke night, head for Sunday Bubbles and Bites which features pink prosecco on tap, light bites and pop tunes. During summer the terrace is the ideal spot for soaking up rays, but when dusk falls it also provides jaw-dropping city vistas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bargains never end at this funky venue with cheap Mondays and G&amp;T Tuesdays offering 25% discount! There are also special events to celebrate big occasions such as New Year and Easter alongside appearances from DJs on weekends, who play everything from house to R&amp;B. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karaoke night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pub quiz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocktails<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Thursday from 4pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 4pm &#8211; 3am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 1am <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>5 stars: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook user Clay Hall had nothing but brilliant things to say about Prik: \u201cI love this place, went with friends and had a really good time. Music was good and the staff were super friendly. I had such a blast the first time, that\u2019s why I had to go back!\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Queers Cafe<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmRpzdtlb7b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmRpzdtlb7b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Michel Swart Photography (@michelswartphotography)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-08-09T23:01:36+00:00\">Aug 9, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amstel 60, 1017 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full of glitter and glamour, this elegant bar oozes style and sophistication. Evenings consist of special acts from singing sensations to comedy stars and cabaret &#8211; who knows what amazing performance will take to the stage. Crazy bingo nights are hosted by top-quality drag queens such as Peggie Pie and Ashley Knight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its state-of-the-art sound system will get you up and moving, alongside its 90s playlist featuring the Spice Girls, TLC and Mariah Carey. Scoring 5 stars on TripAdvisor for its electric atmosphere, stand-out customer service and entertainment &#8211; expect a one-of-a-kind experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragtastic Fridays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Thursday from 5pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday to Saturday from 5pm &#8211; 3am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 5pm &#8211; 1am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><b>Hotels nearby: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/xo-hotel-blue-square\/110506\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XO Hotel Blue Square:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Much like its sister hotel, this 4 star accommodation has a wealth of high-quality amenities, spacious rooms and delightful panoramas. But the XO Hotel Blue Square comes with a city centre location right in Dam Square.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/bilderberg-garden-hotel\/32751\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilderberg Garden Hotel:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you\u2019re not downing pints in Queers Cafe, rest your head at this 5 star hotel. Unwind in its onsite bar, dine in the gourmet restaurant or grab room service and relax in the comfort of your suite. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Taboo<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Be6eBqyj9_V\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Be6eBqyj9_V\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Taboobar Amsterdam (@taboobaramsterdam)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-02-07T23:16:23+00:00\">Feb 7, 2018 at 3:16pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reguliersdwarsstraat 45, 1017 BK Amsterdam, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/netherlands\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netherlands<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Why visit? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in Amsterdam\u2019s gay district, enjoy two drinks for the price of one at this happy hour drinking spot. Another go-to during Gay Pride for its cheap beverages and Wednesday night cocktails, immerse yourself among the bar\u2019s top-quality entertainment and extensive drinks menu. Feeling peckish? Taboo has you covered with light snacks served throughout the evenings while you catch the show. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying in drag acts from across the globe such as Belgium&#8217;s finest showgirl Ivana and Janey Jacke all the way from Greece, each night offers a magical experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabulous Cocktail Wednesday <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lip-sync Extravaganza <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drag performances<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Opening times: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Thursday from 5pm -3am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday from 5pm &#8211; 4am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday from 4pm &#8211; 4am <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday from 4pm &#8211; 3am<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Monthly gay events in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<p><b>January <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the Christmas celebrations are over, there\u2019s still an abundance of homosexual bars and clubs to hit. \u00a0It may be one of the city\u2019s colder month, but you\u2019ll soon work up a sweat busting out your best moves to Gwen Stefani. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely Drag Fabulous Cocktail Wednesdays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue at Club Church <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mask Party <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>February <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With big events such as Valentine\u2019s Day this month, expect speed dating nights and romantic themed parties. There\u2019s also your standard bingo and karaoke spots for those not looking for love. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coby\u2019s Cut Karaoke <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen\u2019s Head Bingo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Love at First Drink<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>March<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the clubbing season starts to liven up, holidaymakers can expect to see famous drag acts and international DJs in Amsterdam\u2019s bigger venues. Although not in full swing, most gay bars will have nightly entertainment making them as busy as any other season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bingo by Ivana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queens in Queens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Disco Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>April<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amsterdam\u2019s nightlife will take over the streets with themed events in the majority of the top gay bars, regular bingo and performances in its most intimate venues. There\u2019s a special performance in one of these exclusive spots almost every day of the week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pam-Pam\u2019s Dragtastic Friday <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Easter Bingo at Queers Cafe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kings and Queers Night <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Club Church DIRTY <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Devil Party<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>May<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In May you can expect a celebration of the noughties, 90s and 80s with most clubs hosting dedicated nights to legends such as Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queers Cafe Eurovision Song Contest <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik 80s &amp; 90s Retro Pop Party<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik I love 80s Party<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>June<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a little quieter before the streets fill with processions for Gay Pride, there\u2019s still a few parties in major drinking spots. Be sure to check out the clubs social media pages to keep up-to-date on all the latest events. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disco Inferno <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spijker Ice Bar &#8211; Recover at 0 Degrees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>July<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The month we\u2019ve all been waiting for and the beginning of Gay Pride. When you\u2019re not joining in with the festivities outside, you\u2019ll be hopping from one bar to next on Amsterdam\u2019s famous gay strip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gay Pride<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOS Shots on Sunday at Soho<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>August<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Gay Pride continuing throughout the beginning of August, the celebrations don\u2019t stop. There\u2019s world-famous DJs, guest acts and parties until the early hours at the city\u2019s most sought-after clubs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gay Pride<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queers to Remember <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G&amp;T Thursdays at Soho<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>September<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The alcohol is still flowing in September with Soho Amsterdam taking the crown for fun-filled fiestas. There are dedicated nights to fancy dress and neon paint, while the bars offer two for one cocktails and house music. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soho Crazy Wednesdays <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soho Neon Jungle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>October<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the spookiest month of the year, so pack your costumes because there\u2019s Halloween extravaganza all over the city. But our favourite is at Soho, with its neon-lit dancefloor and R&amp;B beats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween at Soho<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Gay Speed Dating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>November<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although on the quieter side with Christmas fast approaching, enjoy a cosy beer by the fire at Queers Cafe or dance from dusk till dawn to \u2018Can\u2019t Get You Out of My Head\u2019 by Kylie Minogue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Kylie Golden Oldies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>December<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already famed for its Christmas markets, Amsterdam also enjoys an epic nightlife scene during December. Keep your eyes peeled for tinsel decorated events at Prik and Soho.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soho Gay Soul Sundays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pink Christmas and New Years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prik Classic Madonna Night<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re in one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world, so take advantage of its thrilling nightlife, parties and secluded hangouts for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/city-breaks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ultimate city break<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Dutch capital has an LGBTQ scene that will rival other cities from its retro clubs decorated in glitter and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Ultimate 2020 Guide to the Best Gay Bars &amp; 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