Feeling like going out tonight? How about meeting some friends for a beer or two? Below are some of the most popular bars and clubs for expats in the Netherlands.
Nightlife: Bars & Clubs in the Netherlands
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Amsterdam
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LuminAir
Oosterdoksstraat 4, Level 11, 1011 DK
LuminAir, 'the bar above Amsterdam,' radiates energy, music, art, and ever-changing skies over our creative city. The innovative interior features cloud-shaped installations and light projections that transform with the changing skies. The focus is on high-level mixology, with the bar and kitchen collaborating closely to create seamless experiences where cocktails and food effortlessly merge.
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Sound Garden
Marnixstraat 164-166, 1016 TG
Cafe Sound Garden is a true rock bar, with truly cheap drinks, located in the West of Amsterdam.
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Cafe Belgique
Gravenstraat 2, 1012 NM
Cafe Belgique is a cosy bar that offers a wide selection of speciality Belgian beers in the centre of Amsterdam.
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Sugarfactory
Lijnbaansgracht 238, 1017 RC
Sugarfactory is a dance hall / concert venue in Amsterdam.
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Cafe Maxwell
Beukenplein 27, 1092 BB
Maxwell Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. As well as delicious food, wines and beers on tap, Maxwell Cafe offers delicious cocktails. There are weekly events ranging from pub quizzes to live music performances.
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Supperclub
Jonge Roelensteeg 21, 1012
Supperclub is, hands down, Amsterdam’s quirkiest dining experience. Having dinner at Supperclub is nothing like an ordinary meal. The club offers themed nights, from cabaret performances to "cocktail suppers," designed to push the boundaries of acceptability and stimulate all the senses.
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De Club Up
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 26-1
De Club Up is a popular bar located just off Leidsplein in Amsterdam, which miraculously doesn’t attract the usual tourist crowd.
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WesterUnie
Klonneplein 4-6, 1014 DD
WesterUnie is a large dance venue in Amsterdam’s Klonneplein. Although it’s only been running since 2007, this club already has a reputation for hosting great events.
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Whisky Bar
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 82
Amsterdam’s Whisky Cafe L&B is the city’s most important venue for whisky aficionados.
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De Nieuwe Anita
Frederik Hendrikstraat 111
De Nieuwe Anita is an intimate, underground bar located in the West of Amsterdam.
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Hard Rock Cafe
Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017
In the center of Amsterdam one will find great American classic dining and a museum's worth of rock memorabilia at Hard Rock Cafe.
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Chicago Social Club
Leidseplein 12, 1017 PT
Chicago Social Club is a popular bar and part-time club in Amsterdam’s Leidseplein. Despite its location, its crowd consists of not tourists but locals.
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Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam
Amstel 194-196, 1017 AG
Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam, the first ice bar in the Netherlands, opened in 2006 and as expected, (almost) everything including the walls, the bar, even the glasses, is made of ice!
Delft
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Kobus Kuch
Beestenmarkt 1, 2611 GA
Kobus Kuch claims to be the cosiest cafe in Delft. It first opened in 1988 and has a charmingly rustic interior.
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Locus Publicus
Brabantse Turfmarkt 67, 2611 CM
Locus Publicus is an intimate beer bar. Serving over 200 bottled beers and 13 on draught, Locus Publicus has a crowd of loyal locals, as well as attracting curious tourists and passers-by.
Eindhoven
Groningen
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De Drie Gezusters
Grote Markt 36-39, 9711 LV
De Drie Gezusters (or "the three sisters") is technically a group of venues in Groningen.
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De Negende Cirkel
Poelestraat 25, 9711 PH
De Negende Cirkel is one of Groningen’s most popular party cafes. It offers plenty of drinks, loud music and a spacious dance floor.
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De Pintelier
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 9, 9712 BS
De Pintelier is a cozy beer bar in Groningen. Its menu includes over 100 beers - both bottles and draughts.
Leiden
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Societeit De Burcht
Burgsteeg 14, 2312 JS
Societeit de Burcht is a beautiful cafe located in an old castle. It is both a cultural attraction and a satisfying lunch or drink stop.
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Maastricht
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CafeCliniq
Platielstraat 9a, 6211 GV
Cafe Cliniq offers lunch, dinner and dancing right in the centre of Maastricht. The menu focuses on healthy salads and grilled fish, with a wide selection of reasonably-priced wines and beer.
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Maastricht Music Hall
De Griend 6-7, 6221 AJ
Maastricht Music Hall is a venue in the centre of Maastricht that hosts various events.
Rotterdam
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Stalles
Nieuwe Binnenweg 11a, 3014 GA
Stalles is a friendly pub and snack bar in Rotterdam. During the day it offers delicious pizzas, gourmet dinners and plenty of bar nibbles. Then later in the evening, Stalles transforms into a bustling bar, serving a wide range of whisky and fine wines.
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De Witte Aap
Witte de Withstraat 78, 3012 BE
De Witte Aap is a popular bar-cafe in Rotterdam. It is open seven days a week and organises small parties most days. Saturdays are usually the most popular nights, with performances from DJs (ranging from aspiring locals to bigger names).
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Thalia Lounge
Kruiskade 31, 3012 EE
Thalia Lounge is a spacious, stylish club in Rotterdam with regular DJs and delicious cocktails by specially trained bartenders.
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O'Sheas Irish Pub
Lijnbaan 37-39, 3012 EK
O'Sheas is a popular Irish pub in Rotterdam. It holds frequent live music nights, with an emphasis on Irish music.
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Locus Publicus
Oostzeedijk 364, 3063 CD
Locus Publicus is a friendly, old-fashioned bar in Rotterdam that serves more than 200 different beers.
The Hague
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Jachtvelden
Plein 14, 2511 CR
De eeuwige jachtvelden is a cafe-restaurant located on a bustling street in the downtown district of The Hague. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, all prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients.
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Club Seven
Prinsegracht 14, 2512 GA
Club Seven is a big name on The Hague’s dance club scene. It attracts a young, cool crowd of mostly students.
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Wicked Wines
Bazarstraat 42, 2518 AK
Wicked Wines takes pride in serving high-quality drinks and food at reasonable prices. The menu offers a comprehensive list of affordable wines from both the "new" and "old" worlds.
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Zwarte Ruiter
Grote Markt 27, 2511 BG
Zwarte Ruiter is a bar in The Hague which is passionate about 2 things: live music & good food.
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Bar Eleven
Bleijenburg 11, 2511 VC
Bar Eleven is a sports bar with 9 big UHD screens and a wide selection of beers and cocktails.
Utrecht
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Club Poema
Drieharingstraat 22, 3511 BJ
Club Poema is a busy student-orientated bar, located a mere five minute walk from Utrecht’s central station.
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Stairway to Heaven
Mariaplaats 11-12, 3511 LJ
Stairway to Heaven is a happy little bar in Utrecht which is open as late as 4.30am. This bar boasts a huge selection of beers, including speciality Belgian brews.
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De Helling
Helling 7, 3523 CB
De Helling is a pop podium just outside of the Utrecht city centre, offering a wide variation of (inter)national bands and genres.
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Tivoli Vredenburg
Vredenburgkade 11, 3511 WC
Tivoli Vredenburg is a unique contemporary music complex in Utrecht, consisting of five different halls.