Taboo

I've been coming here for years and it used to feel like a genuine LGBTQ+ space where I felt comfortable and at home. Lately, I've noticed that the atmosphere has changed. I see more and more straight couples, and while everyone should be welcome, I no longer feel the same sense of belonging that I used to. For me, it's not about excluding anyone, but about preserving the feeling of a space that was created primarily for the LGBTQ+ community. Because of that, I find myself coming here less often than before. It's a shame, because this used to be one of my favorite places in Amsterdam.

Great small but very vibey and always busy gay bar. Attracts a lot of tourist as well, but it is worth a visit for the great energies and fun people

Had a great night at Taboo - staff were very friendly, service was as quick as the busyness of the place would allow and there was a good, varied selection of music. The name of the bar made me concerned my partner and I were going into a cruise bar but that's not the case, it's a regular camp gay bar where everyone was having a good time, the Cosmopolitans were excellent!

I’ve been here before and I’ve always thought it’s a lovely place. The atmosphere is great, fun, lively, and a nice spot to enjoy a night out. However, this time I had a disappointing experience. One of the bartenders charged me €48 for two Long Island cocktails, which felt unusually high. When I asked about the price, he didn’t really explain, he just smiled and moved on. I don’t mind paying or even tipping, but transparency is important, and this didn’t feel right. Overall: Still a great venue with a good vibe, but this experience left a bit of a negative impression. Hopefully just a one-off situation.

Try the Negroni without the straw and a Aperol sprits with a splash of Tabasco. Shhh pro tips only.

If I say I have a regular bar that I stop by whenever I'm in Amsterdam, it would be Taboo. It's in the heart of the gayborhood with a number of other gay...

Over opinionated bartenders, who slag off tourist patrons. Food was surprisingly good but the service was not acceptable.

A fun gay bar with 2 floors for dancing and hanging out. The bartenders were extremely nice and made good drinks. The crowd was fun and spill out into the...