Page 9 - Amsterdam City Guide 2021

Nightlife Nightlife in Amsterdam is not stuck in one place either, there are a lot of nightclubs and bars in every district of the city – and not only the Red Light District. The most known (and expensive) bars in Amsterdam are, of course, in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas, but you can find other fantastic nightclubs in every corner. Leidseplein is one of the majors centres of Amsterdam nightlife and, on any night, throngs of young people can be seen coming and going from the many bars, clubs and pubs around the square. Opening hours in Amsterdam are usually until 3am on the weekend, but many Leidseplein clubs such as Paradiso and Melkweg stay open until 5am for late night revellers. Leidseplein Bars For pre-club drinks or just a night of hanging out with friends over beers and cocktails, there are a large number of Leidseplein bars worth a visit. Those in the mood for a pint might check out the large and sprawling Hoopman Irish bar, which lays claim to much of Leidseplein's terraced area, or the late opening Dan Murphy's Irish pub on the corner close to Melkweg. Sports fans can get their fix at either of the Irish bars or may wish to visit Café de Waard on the western side of the square to catch an Ajax match. Close by, on Raamstraat, is De Zotte, an authentic Belgian beer pub that offers a dazzling selection for any beer lover as well as good food in more relaxing surroundings than Amsterdam night life usually has to offer. Leidseplein Nightclubs A number of well-known Amsterdam clubs can be found close to Leidseplein, including the internationally famous Melkweg and Paradiso music venues. Both of these venues host nightclubs after the music acts have finished, with DJs spinning well into the early hours of the morning. On top of the cover charge for the night in question, a few euro will need to be shelled out to purchase a temporary membership to the club, check the websites for entrance fees on any particular night. For the truly glamorous side of Amsterdam nightlife, the exclusive Jimmy Woo club can be found just on the other side of the block: dress to impress in this stylish, celebrity frequented club.