Club Up is the place to be if you're looking for an exciting night out. With a line-up of popular DJs that churn out great funk, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, techno and house tunes, you're sure to have a memorable night out! The club is also host to various musical performances and other fun events throughout the year.
A trendy venue, North Sea Venue is mainly known for hosting wild night parties and events. North Sea Venue houses three smaller venues namely HEMK46E, ARE48 and B2B. Popular amongst the youngsters, this club is a happening place with DJ nights and live concerts taking place regularly out here. With the capacity to accommodate a lot of people, this place is the ideal place to host theme parties.
There's something always happening at this boisterous pub and nightspot located in Leideseplein. A perennial haunt of the city's young and restless, the bi-level Cafe Candela is home of some of the most happening parties in the area. Club nights attract talented DJs and an energetic crowd for a night of dancing. For those not into dancing, there's karaoke, open mic nights, and live music sessions every week. Regular drink specials keep the party going.
Popular among the LGBT community, Taboo is a popular and vibrant venue. The ambiance is hip and sees many night-time revelers enjoying the hip music. Regular drag shows are held here, as are other fun games and sessions. One can also enjoy cocktails at low prices during special cocktail nights.
The Bulldog Mack is one of those places that has aged and grown with the people who frequent it and gets richer as it matures. Considered an important part of the local culture, it started serving a good variety of liquor, thus becoming one of the neighborhoods favorite watering holes. Still frequented by locals and tourists alike, it really is great sitting over the bar and having a lively conversation with the friendly folks around. If you're looking for more than food and conversations, you can watch the football matches on the big screen, take a few shots at the pool table or make use of the internet. Authentic Dutch food is cooked up in the kitchen below on certain days, check website for details.
The former canteen of De Volkskrant, one of The Netherlands' most well-known newspapers, Canvas was once a hotbed of journalistic discussion and hurried meals. Today, the atmosphere is much more relaxing, with people from many backgrounds gathering for a meal and a drink in this 7th-floor establishment with a view over the city below. During the week, Canvas is a great place for lunch, with decently priced mains and sandwiches, including a tasty panini selection. A cool place to hangout, the terrace offers amazing views. There is also an ever-changing line-up of exhibitions in Canvas, and art lovers will be pleased to know that most of the works are for sale.