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Amsterdam has a very enjoyable and good nightlife. The Amsterdam nightlife counts a lot of bars and clubs where you can chill out or dance the night away. It is the perfect place to party. However, generally things only get going after midnight, so try to keep stay awake.

Amsterdam Nightlife Rules & Regulations

In many clubs you must be at least 18 years, sometimes even 21 years. Always carry your identity card with you.

Bartenders won’t serve alcohol to people less than 16 years of age.
Some night clubs do not allow sneakers or sports wear. Therefore it is important to pay attention to the required dress code before going. If your shoes do not match your shirt, then prepare for an early night.

Never approach a club doorman talking loudly in English or looking drunk. If possible learn a few Dutch phrases such as Ber-dankt or Thank you.

Sometimes the doorkeeper refuses you because you are with a group of people. So it is good to walk in pairs.

Amsterdam Nightlife Hangouts

Amsterdam has a busy nightlife on its streets, bars, clubs, coffee shops and red light district. For a city with such a wild and crazy reputation, nightlife in Amsterdam is not really what you might expect.

Clubs in Amsterdam

Nightclubs in Amsterdam usually open at 10pm - 11pm and, have to close at 4am weeknights and 5am at weekends. Every first Friday of the month you can catch the best party of the city at Hotel Arena. It's a fantastic club and the 90's party is outstanding. Amsterdam has a wide range of quality clubs and new ones are opening all the time. Some of the most famous and well-known clubs are The Paradiso and The Melkweg. Amsterdam biggest and the most popular club is Escape, which is located on Rembrandtplein. Another club is The Jimmy Woo, which is popular for its selective door policy. It is the place to be in the Amsterdam nightlife..

Bars in Amsterdam

Amsterdam bars and pubs come in all shapes and forms. From small bars and pubs to large bars with a large dance floor. Some bars serve as a restaurant during the daytime and turn into a hip-hop nightclub with live music and a real dance floor where you can dance during the night. Most of the bars are located in the city centre. But you can also find some bars in the suburban areas of Amsterdam, if you are staying outside the centre.
Alcohol lovers should not miss De Stil, Spuistraat 326, which stocks a full range of different single malt whiskies. Beer lovers should make a beeline for De Wildman, Nieuwezijds located at Kolk 3, which has over 200 different bottled beers from around Europe. The Getaway bar is a real hot and happening place, always jam-packed and also serve good food at a fixed price of Euro 10 and the menus is different each day. The city of Amsterdam has a very lively gay nightlife and in the centre of the city you can catch many gay bars. Most of the gay bars and clubs are located near Reguliersdwarsstraat. A few other happening hot spots are Sinners / Heaven, Panama.

Live Music in Amsterdam

If you want to hear live music while dancing through the night, then head to Rembrantsplein and Leidseplein areas. Jazz is very popular in Amsterdam and the most famous ones are Bourbon Street Jazz and Blues Club. In the month of June the New York City hosts the Holland Festival—opera, orchestra and dance performances.

Casinos in Amsterdam

The Casino in Amsterdam offers all the excitement and enjoyment of the classic casino games like Blackjack, Roulette and others, and a wide range of slot machines.
There is always something going on somewhere in the Casino such as live acts, special nights and various chances to win many prizes. Amsterdam has just two places where you can find casinos and are located at Max Euweplein 62, and also at Schiphol Airport, in Terminal West.

Prostitution in Amsterdam

Prostitution in the Netherlands has been legal from 1815. According to reports there are now over 20,000 prostitutes in the Netherlands and more than half of these are said to be illegal immigrants. There are many brothels in Amsterdam but unlike other cities there are lots of red lit windows in the Red Light District.