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The Netherlands
Experiencing Dutch Food
Compared to many places in the world, cheese coming from the Netherlands is considered to be one of the best in structure and taste. But the culinary heritage of the Netherlands and their former colonies in the Caribbean have much more to offer, beginning with their close relationship to fish, such as herring (with or without onions). Travelers visiting Holland should contemplate trying the tiny pancake balls called poffertjes, the syrup waffles called stroopwafels, and the variety of fried food like kroketten (croquettes), bitterballen (bite-sized meat & gravy croquettes) and patat (Dutch fries). The restaurant scene in the Netherlands is very diverse, incorporating multiple international trends There are more and more hip vegetarian or vegan options, especially in the bigger cities. Generally, it is recommended to make a reservation, particularly during the climax dinner times from Thursday to Sunday. After dinner it is custom to take your jacket, depart to the bar and ask for the review. The preferred payment procedure is by card. It’s also worth noting that touristy “traditi
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s legendary Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s epic first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny queenly bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the foremost clubs in a city famous for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the finest gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Moment Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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Spending the night in Amsterdam: Gay approachable hotels
Though no hotel can refuse service to couples of any sexual orientation, the following hotels focus their tries and services on catering to homosexual clientele. Amsterdam has numerous gay-friend hotels, but these are open exclusively to gay travelers.
Hostel Orfeo Orfeo is a hotel and hostel located adjacent the very active Leidseplein. Targeting the budget traveler and backpacker.
Address: Leidsekruisstraat 12-14
Golden Bear Gay Hotel the Golden Bear is located in 2 historic buildings and is the oldest gay hotel in Amsterdam, having been founded shortly after WWII. The hotel is only minutes away from the famous Club Church and Reguliersdwarsstraat's queer bars and clubs.
Address: Kerkstraat 37
ITC Hotel Small hotel offering servicable rooms to budget aware travelers.
Address: Prinsengracht 1051
Freeland Hotel This friendly hotel is located on the corner of the Leidseplein and very close to the main attractions and places of interest.
Address: Marnixstraat 286
Gay Capital of Europe
Throughout the entire center of Amsterdam you will find gay businesses and institutions. Gay and transgender visitors undertake not have to look for hotels marked with pink or rainbow flags. All hotels, restaurants and bars are very open-minded. The genuine tolerance for homosexuals can be noticed all over the city.
Whether you want to dance with the beautiful people around you, plan to swig cocktails all night in a terrific bar, or want to spent a night in a bar with friends: the homosexual and lesbian scene of Amsterdam is unprecedented.
Everywhere there's something to see and do in Amsterdam, but most of the homosexual cafes, bars and stores are in the center of the city, in four popular districts: Amstel, Kerkstraat, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat.
Amstel
The gay and woman loving woman scene around the Amstel (including Rembrandtplein and Halvemaansteeg) has a more traditional character. In the Amstel area (between Muntplein and Amstelstraat) you can find tons of 'brown cafes' that hold the traditional Dutch music society high, including popular anthems from the international song festival repertoire. During King's Day and the Amsterdam G