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Amsterdam Nightlife

    • Paradiso - Amsterdam
      • 1. Paradiso

      • Many internationally-acclaimed artists have performed at this venue, a former church. You'll find a large dance floor and balcony which offers... read more
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        • Nightclubs
      • Nile Expert Tip: Most beautiful party venue
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    • Sugar Factory - Amsterdam
      • 2. Sugar Factory

      • The Sugar Factory, located just steps away from the Leidseplein, features a variety of shows and doubles as a nightclub. Early shows are played... read more
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    • In 't Aepjen - Amsterdam
      • 3. In 't Aepjen

      • The name means "in the monkeys," and there are a few different colorful tales offering an explanation of that name. You can ask the barman to fill... read more
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    • Het Perron Try-Out Podium - Amsterdam
      • 4. Het Perron Try-Out Podium

      • An evening in this quaint theatre is guaranteed to be entertaining regardless of the act. It's just one room with a bar and everyone crams in wherever... read more
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        • Theater
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    • Prik - Amsterdam
      • 5. Prik

      • This is one of the most popular gay bars in Amsterdam, attracting a mix of gay and straight customers aged between 25-40. The crowd is pretty mainstream.... read more
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        • Gay & Lesbian
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    • Canvas - Amsterdam
      • 6. Canvas

      • This hip restaurant, cafe, cocktail bar and club is located on the top floor of the former Volkskrant newspaper office, offering spectacular views... read more
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        • Nightclubs
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    • Lux - Amsterdam
      • 7. Lux

      • Although the Leidseplein area is quite touristy, laid-back Lux draws in a healthy dose of locals with its chic attitude. Sit on the upper level...

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    • Cafe Weber - Amsterdam
      • 8. Cafe Weber

      • Weber is as chic as a bar can get. With art-deco lighting and interiors done up in fur and mosaic tiles, the decor is the first thing you notice... read more
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    • Melkweg - Amsterdam
      • 9. Melkweg

      • Located in a former dairy, this cultural phenomenon is famous for both its size (capacity: 2,000) and varied activities. Besides a dance floor,... read more
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    • Wijnand Fockink - Amsterdam
      • 10. Wijnand Fockink

      • Don't waste your breath -- regulars here know all about the English pronunciation bomb hidden in the Dutch name. This popular old-world proeflokaal,...

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  • The Best of NileGuide
  • The fun in Amsterdam doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, and the crowded bars and clubs are testimony to this fact. If you're out in the evening and think bars look deserted, it's only because Amsterdam's nightlife starts rather late and you're probably out too early. With most clubs not opening their doors before 11.30pm and the party not taking off until 1am, many bars and lounges are full of pre-drinkers waiting to embark on a night out. Most bars in Amsterdam are small and rather crowded, so it's often difficult to find a comfortable spot. However, the cramped nature of these venues is a result of the fact that they're housed in many historic buildings, which are charming in their own right and offer an alternative nightlife experience. The city's nightlife is concentrated around two main squares: the Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein, so you always have plenty of options. As a result, a night out in Amsterdam can be a very cultural experience - even if you can't remember it the next morning.

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