Reguliersdwarsstraat is most famous for its gay venues, but there are also other great bars where you can go out:
If you like a smoke, you can go to one of the Coffeeshops
websites with information in English
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- BARS -
BLOC
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 23
1017 BJ Amsterdam
(2009-2011)
Closed since January 1, 2012
- BLOC is a small and cozy bar with three floors, decorated like homey living rooms. Besides that, there's lots of room for creativity as there are performances and exhibitions regurarly.
- In 2011 every month one floor will be totally redecorated by an artist, so visitors can be literally "In the Mind of an Artist".
- Closed
- Telephone: 00 31 (0)20-42 77 828
- Homepage: www.bloc23.nl
- Network: Facebook
- Accessibility: no level access, toilet on 2nd floor, no smoking area
Lion Noir
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 28
1017 BM Amsterdam
(since 2010)
- Lion Noir is a restaurant/bar with an exotic, but also home-like interior, designed by Thijs Murré and Casper Reinders (Jimmy Woo, Bo Cinq, Ludwig II).
- On the ground floor there's a bar where you can get coffee, tea or a lunch during daytime, and where you can lounge in the evening.
- Upstairs you can dine in the restaurant with French cuisine, led by chef Edo Kamping (restaurant Bordewijk).
- During the summer season Lion Noir also has a beautiful terrace in the stately garden behind the venue.
- Opening hours:
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Mon.- Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
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11.30 - 01.00
11.30 - 03.00
18.00 - 03.00
18.00 - 01.00
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- Telephone: 00 31 (0)20-627 33 06
- Homepage: www.lionnoir.nl
- Network: Facebook
- Accessibility: level access, toilet on 1st floor, no smoking area
The House of Rising
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 41
1017 BK Amsterdam
(since 2010)
- The House of Rising is a bar with two floors and also a unique concept store, where upcoming Dutch talent can showcase their fashion, music, and art. Also there's a in-house clothing store with items from national and foreign designers.
- All this makes The House of Rising a beloved place for a wide variety of people: both gay and straight, young and old, artists and business people.
Since February 2012 there's "L'Apero du Patron" in the Absolut Bar on the first floor - the only original French Aperitif in Town!
- Opening hours:
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Mon.
Tue.- Thu.
Fri.+ Sat.
Sun.
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closed
16.00 - 01.00
16.00 - 03.00
closed
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- Homepage: www.thehouseofrising.com
- Networks: Facebook - Twitter
- Accessibility: level access, toilet on 2nd floor, no smoking area
Door 74
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 74
1017 BN Amsterdam
(since 2009)
- Hidden behind closed windows is the newest bar from Philip Duff and Sergej Fokke (also owner of nearby cocktailbar Feijoa). Door 74 has a stylish interior and is focussed on a relaxed atmosphere and good drinks, not only cocktails, but also special imported tonics water, wines and champagnes.
- Soon after opening Door 74 was elected Best Cocktailbar 2009 by Venuez Magazine.
- Review at www.artofdrink.com
- Opening hours:
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Mon.
Tue.- Thu.
Fri.+ Sat.
Sun.
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closed
20.00 - 03.00
20.00 - 04.00
20.00 - 03.00
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- Reservations: 00 31 (0)877-844 980 or (0)6-34 04 51 22
- Homepage: www.door74.nl
- Networks: Facebook - Twitter
De Duivel
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 87
1017 BK Amsterdam
(since 1992)
Closed for the time being since Dec. 23, 2011
- The oldest, most popular and most famous hiphop-bar in Amsterdam. After the opening in 1992 this venue became an instant succes and many famous artists already spinned their music here, like Cypress Hill, Funkdoobiest, The Roots, Gangstarr, Craig Mack.
- Nowadays every night with the finest DJ's from all over the world spinning hiphop, funk and groove. There are also exhibitions of modern art work.
- Opening hours:
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Sun.- Thu.
Fri.+ Sat.
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20.00 - 03.00
20.00 - 04.00
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- Homepage: www.cafededuivel.nl
- Networks: MySpace - Facebook - Twitter
- CLUBS -
Jantjes Verjaardag
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 110-114
1017 BN Amsterdam
(since 2001)
A big party and dance club with a variety of special party nights and DJ's playing popular Dutch and international pop music. Very popular by young (straight) people.
- Opening hours:
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Mon.+ Tue.
Wed.+ Thu.
Fri.+ Sat.
Sun.
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closed
22.00 - 04.00
22.00 - 05.00
22.00 - 04.00
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- Homepage: www.jantjesverjaardag.nl
- COFFEESHOPS -
The Other Side
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 6
1017 BM Amsterdam
A popular gay-minded coffeeshop where you can buy and smoke soft drugs in a comfortable atmosphere.
- Open: daily 11.00 - 01.00 hrs
- Homepage: www.theotherside.nl
- Accessibility: no level access, toilet in basement
Betty, TOO!
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 29
1017 BJ Amsterdam
(since 2007)
- A modern gay-minded coffeeshop where you can buy soft drugs, but also coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The shop has two floors, which are decorated with lots of Betty Boop gadgets. With a small terrace.
- Betty,TOO! also supports various LGBT-events and offers a platform for artists, exhibitions, performances and free culture projects.
- Review at The-Itinerant.com
- Opening hours:
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Mon.- Thu.
Fri.- Sun.
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15.00 - 24.00
10.00 - 24.00
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- Homepage: www.bettytoo.com
- Networks: Facebook - Twitter
- Accessibility: no level access, toilet on 1st floor
Free-I
Reguliersdwarsstraat nr. 70
1017 BN Amsterdam
(since 1978)
Free-Eye is a gay-minded coffeeshop where you can buy soft drugs in a not so ordinary atmosphere with trendy people, house, deep-house and lounge-music, spinned by well-known DJ's like Zoë Noa, Brian-S and Debra.
- Accessibility: no level access, toilet in basement
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