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Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam
Melkweg is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

1. Melkweg

9.1
Lijnbaansgracht 234A (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 134 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Whether you're a rocker, hip-hopper or raver, there's always something to do here, for everyone's taste. Friendly and helpful staff and security. Coat check is quick and cheap.

2. Paradiso

9.3
Weteringschans 6-8 (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 245 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Beautiful historical building, formerly used as a meeting hall for the "Free Congregation", with a former church interior. Now Holland's foremost pop-temple. Two rooms with a wide variety of acts.

The Cave is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

3. The Cave

8.3
Prinsengracht 472 (leidsestraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Rock Club · Kuip · 21 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Small but popular rock/metal bar. The music is loud, the beer is cold and there's always a chance you'll run into one of the bands who played the Melkweg or Paradiso. Live music every Saturday.

The Waterhole is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

4. The Waterhole

8.1
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 49B, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Rock Club · Kuip · 56 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Smaller, but popular club. Live music every night, varying from coverbands to jamsessions. Mostly rock & blues. Happy hours every night till 9pm (pints €3). Includes pool tables and a coat check

Sugarfactory is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

5. Sugarfactory

Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 43 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Little sister of (and opposite) the Melkweg club. Their line-up includes more electronic music. Great lighting and atmosphere. Self proclaimed "night theater", which means they're open very late.

Winston Kingdom is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

6. Winston Kingdom

7.4
Warmoesstraat 131, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Night Club · Amsterdam Centrum · 24 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Live club with diverse music, having different genre every night. Mostly local bands, with the occasional international act. After midnight turns into a dance club. Near Damsquare and Central Station.

Sound Garden is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

7. Sound Garden

8.6
Marnixstraat 164-166, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Dive Bar · Jordaan · 73 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Small but cozy punk bar. The drinks are respectively cheap and the atmosphere is always good. Includes a big terrace, pool table and pinball machines. Helpful and friendly staff.

Korsakoff is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

8. Korsakoff

Lijnbaansgracht 161, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Night Club · Jordaan · 8 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Big club, covering two floors, both with bars and a dancefloor. It's a little gritty, focusing on industrial and rock music with the occasional live act. No entrance fee and cheap drinks.

The Tara is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

9. The Tara

5.8
Rokin 85-89, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Amsterdam Centrum · 70 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Steep prices, but the atmosphere is excellent. Includes pool tables, food, and live music every Saturday. Very friendly staff. Don't forget to taste the popular local beer, Hertog Jan!

Maloe Melo is one of Must-visit Nightclubs in Amsterdam.

10. Maloe Melo

8.7
Lijnbaansgracht 163I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Jordaan · 13 tips and reviews

Jordy L.Jordy Licht: Small but cozy bar. Includes two rooms, a bar area and a live area, both serving drinks. Live music every night, mostly rock & blues. Same owner for decades, which makes it a little oldfashioned.