Club NL is a classy hangout for Amsterdam's party-loving crowd. When you visit, it's easy to relax, have some fun and enjoy some drinks and good music. Celebrities like Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell, and many more have visited the club. Here, cocktails rule the menu, but beer is also available. This is also a great place to arrange a private party for friends.

This worldly discotheque has been known as the city's biggest disco since 1987 and it has it all: exclusive parties, modern dance music and hi-tech lighting. Saturdays offer the trendy and spectacular Chemistry Party, hosting the best national and international DJs and VJs. Occasionally, celebrities also perform. Sundays mean Hour Power, Thursday is club night, and on Fridays there are special parties with guest DJs. Although the club is very big, the selective door policy often means there are large queues. Sneakers are not permitted. Members have priority over non-members.

Located in the buzzing neighborhood of Rembrandtplein, AIR is relatively a new player on Amsterdam's party scene. The club boasts five bars serving cocktails and more, smoking areas and a capacity of 1300, making for some huge events headlined by local and international DJs. However, the friendly staff helps create a cozier and welcoming vibe.

Launched in 1990, Bourbon Street is arguably one of the best live music venues in Amsterdam. This place is a great choice if you're looking to experience a vibe akin to music clubs in the 1920s. Its retro ambiance is a great backdrop for blues, jazz, reggae and alternative rock. Their stage has been graced by the likes of BB King, Bruce Springsteen, and Joss Stone.

Sugarfactory, located just steps away from the Leidseplein, features a variety of live shows and doubles as a nightclub. Early shows are played to a seated audience. The theater transforms into a dance floor after midnight, with DJs inspiring the crowd to dance the night away. The fun ends around the wee hours of the morning. As with most venues in Amsterdam, the bar is stocked, the dance floor is small and the music is loud.

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.

Nestled in the docklands area of Amsterdam, Panama is a trendy nightclub, a perpetual favorite among party-goers in the city. Its unique location in a warehouse that's over 100 years old creates the perfect meeting of old and new, featuring robust sound and light systems. For more than a decade, this club has been entertaining guests who seek a vibrant nightlife along with great music and drinks. Local Dutch DJs, as well those of international fame, like Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, and Swedish House Mafia have graced the stage with their performances.