Amsterdam By Neighborhood

Oude Zijd

Both Zeedijk and Nieuwmarkt are lined with bars, so you certainly won't be at a loss for options when you head out to grab a drink in the evening. The watering holes on Zeedijk tend to be more popular ...more

Red Light District

Ah, the Red Light District at night. Most of the neon glow bathes Oudezijds Achterburgwal and the nearby alleyways. Farther over on Warmoesstraat, you can still get a tinge of the lascivious luminescence ...more

Nieuwe Zijd

Though not very concentrated, nightlife in the Nieuwe Zijd is diverse. Spuistraat is the place to go for artsier cafes and bars, while Dam Square and Rokin are lined with larger, rowdier pubs. The small ...more

Scheepvaartbuurt

Nightlife in Scheepvaartbuurt is not exactly what one would call happening. After dark, those who do stick around tend to congregate in the coffeeshops on Haarlemmerstraat. However, a few places are enjoyable ...more

Canal Ring West

The Canal Ring West doesn't go wild after sunset, but the pubs along the water are great places to grab a cheap beer and make friends with some locals. De Prins, Prinsengracht 124 (☎ 062 493 82; www ...more

Central Canal Ring

With the meccas of Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein at its corners, the Central Canal Ring doesn't have much in the way of large-scale nightlife. Given their proximity to the larger squares, Spiegelgracht ...more

Leidseplein

“Leidseplein” translates to “more diverse nightlife per square foot than anywhere else in the city” (don't listen to anyone who feeds you a story about how it means something to do with a road ...more

Rembrandtplein

Rembrandtplein is its nightlife. Yeah, there's a pretty sweet statue of Rembrandt in the middle of this square, but if you were interested in the man himself, then you would be at one of Amsterdam's many ...more

Jordaan

Nightlife in the Jordaan is much more relaxed than in Leidseplein or the Nieuwe Zijd, but that doesn't mean it's not popular or busy. Establishments tend more toward cafe-bars or local pubs than clubs ...more

Westerpark And Oud-West

Large swathes of these neighborhoods are dead at night, but you can also find some of the most up-and-coming nightlife in the city if you know where to look. Prices are cheap, and locals abound. Look for ...more

Museumplein And Vondelpark

Museums don't often stay open past 6pm, which means there's not much bringing you to Museumplein post-dinner. Vondelpark has a few choice spots for grabbing a drink and enjoying the scenery, but for a ...more

De Pijp

What De Pijp does—laid-back hipster bars with good beer, good food, and good company—it does very well. Chocolate Bar, 1e Van Der Helststraat 62A (☎ 067 576 72; www.chocolate-bar.nl), While most ...more

Jodenbuurt And Plantage

This is not the neighborhood for rowdy nightlife. If you're looking for a big night out, you'd do better to head to nearby Rembrandtplein or Nieuwmarkt. However, there are a few excellent laid-back local ...more