For those of you who rage at the idea of clubbing, don’t discount a visit to one of these Amsterdam clubs during your time here. Whether it’s the live music, unique location, or unorthodox interior decor, these nightclubs break the mold. (Unique vibe aside, remember they are still clubs, so dress accordingly.)
Noche de discotecas Wicked Jazz Sounds en Sugar Factory
If when you hear the word “club,” it conjures up unpleasant, repetitive, numbing hum sounds from techno, house, and electronic music, try Wicked Jazz Sounds. High energy production is the antidote to a typical club. Home to DJs, VJs and live musicians, the Sugar Factory Nachttheater (“night theater”) plays host to the popular Sunday night groove session. For € 9.50 they will entertain you with up to 12 musicians, who improvise funky beats while DJs mix and keep things moving. You can’t help but dance along with the smiles and diverse crowd drawn by the unexpected genres of the ’70s R&B, Brit-pop, Motown, and of course, jazz.
Supperclub
Another cure for the common club, the Amsterdam edition of the modern Supperclub is more of a performance art space than your typical dance hall. The creators promise “a state free of sensual experiences” and affirm: “Anything can happen in Supperclub.” – And believe them. In stark contrast to the restaurant with white buildings and a lounge on the upper levels, the basement club is a red-leather lounge – called La Chambre Dark – where it will stand on your fingers. This is especially true of toilets, which are unorthodoxly divided into “Hetero” and “Homo.”
Panama
Looking for an Amsterdam club where you don’t feel like the rest of the crowd was in diapers when you were in high school? Try Panama, a local cafe / restaurant / lounge / club in the eastern port area, which is known to a crowd of over 30 and over 20. The building itself is a former port authority structure and gives it a Industrial touch, Manhattan Meatpacking to the experience. Being on the outskirts of the tourist center makes for a more local and informed clientele.
Tonight at the Arena Hotel
This old chapel is used as a conference and event center during the day; But on Friday and Saturday nights, the space is transformed into a gathering place for locals and hotel guests to dance the night away to the rhythm of the 80s, 90s, classic club or special themed music. The location outside the city center means fewer tourists.
Odeon
In 1662, Odeon was a brewery; In the 1950s it became one of the most famous gay clubs in Europe, hosting celebrities such as David Bowie, Elton John and Freddie Mercury in the 1970s. And after a few other incarnations, today the historic concert hall of This stately canal house serves as a posh club for all types.
