Taboo

Johan was a sweetie and allowed us to grab a drink and hang before they even opened, which was exactly what we needed! the espresso martinis were hitting and we were able to get all the photos we wanted since it was empty! Best service in amsterdam!

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

Wonderful place that felt like home to me as a lesbian visiting Amsterdam, amazing drinks, delightful music and everyone was really friendly and warm

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...