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Lellebel Utrechtsestraat 4 (427 51 39). Close to the Rembrandtplein, Lellebel is Amsterdam's most popular drag bar. During the weekend you can expect performances by the likes of Desiree Dello Stiletto and Babette Lafayatte. Happy hour on Sunday from 8pm to 10pm. Open 9pm-3am (4am weekends). Sun 3pm-3am.  [13 reviews, avg 8/10]

Le Monde Rembrandtplein 6 (626 99 22). One of the popular gay haunts, right on Rembrandt square. Maybe not the most sophisticated, but it's open all day, and it's a good place for breakfast and lunch as well as dinner. Open daily 8am-1am (2am weekends).  [2 reviews, avg 7/10]

Le Montmartre Halvemaansteeg 17 (625 55 65). Another exuberant bar in the crowded Amstel area. Like elsewhere in this area, the same combination of camp Dutch sing-a-long and chart music. Small dance floor, great light effects. Happy hour from 6pm until 8pm. Open 5pm-1am (weekend 4am).  [5 reviews, avg 5/10]           The Queen's Head Zeedijk 20 (420 24 75). Popular bar owned by drag queen Dusty and partner Johan. Kitsch 'traditional dutch' interior in a old canal house, with a beautiful view of a major canal junction in the Red Light area. Every Tuesday Dusty hosts her famous bingo nights. Open 4pm-1am (3am weekends).    [4 reviews, avg 9/10]        Saarein Elandsstraat 119 (623 49 01). One of the oldest bars in Amsterdam. Used to be the sole women-only bar in Amsterdam, but under new ownership Saarein recently started admitting men. The long history of the bar is reflected in its beautiful interior, much of it dating from the seventeenth century. Open 4pm-1am (weekend 2am). Sat noon-2am, closed Mon.  [7 reviews, avg 9/10]         Sappho Vijzelstraat 103 (423 15 09). Amsterdam's best known dyke bar features regular shows and performances, like open mic nights and comedy clubs. Usually this is quite a relaxed place but the big banger is the Friday Dance Night, which gets the place packed. The Friday dance is women's night, so men only get in accompanied by a woman. Open Tue-Thu 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am.  [no reviews, be the first]         Soho Reguliersdwarstraat 36 (422 33 12). One of the more recent additions to the gay hangouts on the Reguliersdwarstraat, in the style of a traditional English pub, with lots of wood, comfortable chairs and period lighting. Gets crowded quick and can get a little intimidating, like most other gay hotspots on this street. DJ's during the weekend. Open 6pm-1am (3am weekends), Sun 4pm-1am.    [16 reviews, avg 7/10]         Vive la Vie Amstelstraat 7 (624 01 14). Another crowded, bustling gay bar in the Amstel area, catering to a mainly female public, though men are welcome. Art-Deco style interior, and a nice outside terrace with a good view of Rembrandtplein. Vive la Vie is famous for the - lesbian - parties that are hosted throughout the year. Open 4pm-3am, 1pm-4am weekends.  [7 reviews, avg 8/10]         Previous | 1 | 2 |

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