A very well known destination among the gay community, Prik was founded by a gay couple. Located behind the Magna Plaza, this eatery and bar has welcoming interiors and decor. The service is good and the atmosphere cheerful, hence adding to the light mood of the place. The bar serves delicious cocktails and snacks and features DJs on weekends. As each day of the week is dedicated to a specific event at the Prik, a call before visiting would help.

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.

An old-watering hole in Amsterdam, Amstel Taveerne also holds the distinction of being the first gay bar in town. The bar has been known for its drinks since generations and becoming a gay bar has improved its popularity further. Over the years, the clientele at the Amstel Taveerne has created a joie de vivre that has literally seeped into the walls of the place, making an evening here extremely pleasurable. The bar welcomes gay, straight, locals, tourists. Generally, after a couple of rounds of drinks, some patrons spontaneously burst into song, inviting everyone to sing along.