PRIK in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

It's not your everyday bar. Might not be for everyone.

The best gay cafe in Amsterdam. Lovely, large, and cozy terrace. It's super nice inside too. Delicious cocktails, wines, beers, and other alcoholic drinks. The bar snacks are finger-licking good. The staff is always super, super friendly. I've been coming here for years and it's always a good time. This summer, De Prik turns 20, and that's no small feat. Here's to the next 20 years.

It was super fun. Highly recommended. The terrace is also very nice. The staff is top-notch ❤️

Actually just too expensive, but normal by Amsterdam standards!

Drinks are great, but some staff aren’t friendly. We were a large group of women (which they market as acceptable), but one of the workers was not polite to us whatsoever. Every other worker was fantastic, but the man was disrespectful to us women and acted as if we weren’t welcome in the space.

Great staff and food. Great visitors. Very gay.

I came here because CHAT GPT told me it is the best gay bar in Amsterdam. Well, no lies . Friendly stuff, CLEAN toilets, good beer , and clients are polite. At least , the day I visited it. I’ll be back here for sure when I’ll come back to Amsterdam . 🥰 They have karaoke nights every sundays ! It should be so much fun haha ✨

The location is nice and drinks are good ( cocktails ). Food ok, nothing special when it comes to fast food. Cocktails are around 10€, food around 10€-12€. Service, not so great, the waiter kept on forgetting our order, passed us by many times, smiling and forgetting our drinks. In the end i didnt ask for it and it was forgotten. Most of the clients have the really bad habit of sitting in the middle of the corridor/path, not caring other people have to use the toilet or go to the bar. Same in front of the place, where you can smoke. Toilets are pretty weird because there is one next to the stairs, then urinals, then another toilet. Pretty weird setup.

Prik was always our fav place. We go there for 20 years with my husband. Friendly faces, nice service. Today, not so much. Guy doing service with a smug face and a huge attitude. We asked if we could sit at the table that was reserved at 4 and it was already 4:50. He didnt let us to sit there, my husband broke his foot so we wanted to sit comfortably. After we were waiting 40 minutes for the coctails we got tired of it and my husband cancelled it saying we were waiting too long. Instead of apologizing and being nice we got, of course disgusting attitude and arguing. I surely hope these guys won't be there working there too long.

Excellent cocktails and super friendly staff

The person who attended me in the bar was quiet rude and wanted to know if there is a way to transmite my complain to management. He said ‘best you can that you can leave a comment but it doesnt really matter’ . Probably super bad management and they are not aware about those Issue. Such a sad story because its in a such a great location and seemed to have nice menu…

Great place for drinks. They have an outside seating area as well. There is some food that you can order, but a big menu, but typical bar food type stuff.

Best LGBTQ+ bar in Amsterdam! 🌈 Amazing cocktails and drinks 🍸 Big shoutout to the bar staff—they’re incredible!

Staff and cocktails are fabulous. Shout out to Davide, he’s the best!

Safe space and amazing atmosphere. Friendly& attentive staff. Delicious cocktails and extensive gin selection! Patio was lively and is such a vibe. Came back the next night for Latin night. Great music and not too stuffy. As a tourist I value these spaces and will hold on to this memory! Will return :)

Lovely place, it has a great vibe. I loved that it's pink 💕 Great service and the beer was delicious

Super cool bar, with such nice waiters and delicious drinks! <3

Lovely place. A safe heaven in Amsterdam with lovely and sometimes sexy boys 😜

Cool atmosphere and good music.

Smashing bar, really nice atmosphere and cocktails

Went for a pub quiz today, very nice bar!

We stopped there for a short coffee break. The coffee was delicious and the staff were so wonderfully friendly ❤️. The atmosphere was cozy with an outdoor area.

This is my favorite place in the world. Whenever I travel to other countries, I look for somewhere like this—but I still haven’t found anything that comes close. Every time I come to Amsterdam, I make sure to stop by, even if it’s just for one beer (which usually turns into every day). Endless thanks to David and the team. No other bar can match the experience I have here.

During our recent visit to Amsterdam, my son and I visited PRIK for a quick drink before heading to the train station. I found the bar menu really impressive, I ordered a cocktail based on my Star Sign which was really fun, and it came with a fortune cookie too. The bar staff were incredibly friendly, service was great and our drinks were perfect! I loved the vibe in this bar so much, it was just so cool!

We only have drink s Made some aswome cocktail s & Dj was there

Best music tbh, lovely staff, super nice coctails

We had 2 drinks and it was 41 euro which I think is a disgrace on the pink pound

I genuinely felt like the bar staff assumed I was straight and treated me differently because of it. Thoes queens need to get over themselves 😂 🤣 your only a shop girl serving drinks 😂 The contrast was obvious — when a gay man was served, they were suddenly friendly and warm. Whoever walks through the door deserves the same level of respect. People rightly complain about being judged or treated unfairly, but it cuts both ways. No one should be treated differently based on assumptions. That said, it’s a small bar with a good vibe overall — and definitely some very sexy men there too 😅

We were there for the first time last night and had some food 😋🍟 It was delicious, with great vegan and gluten-free options and a great atmosphere :) and the service was really lovely and attentive!!

Visited here with my boyfriend in December 2025 on a city break to Amsterdam from the UK - what a bar! Didn't eat here unfortunately, we wanted to however when we visited we had already eaten and didn't get the chance to go back during the rest of our trip. We wanted the curly fries! Staff were great, very welcoming and friendly. Atmosphere was really good too, mixed crowd and good music. Drinks were amazing! Love a good cocktail and Prik definitely delivered. Would highly recommend to anyone LGBT+ and would return if I were to visit Amsterdam again.

Always the best vibe, the best crew, for more than a decade❤️🌈🍸.Do the 🍒 shots!

Very pleasant and good service. Quite expensive.

Received the wrong cocktail but immediately got a new one, top tent!

Always a good time, nice atmosphere, and very friendly staff. Good wines and snacks!

I love this place and I find the waiters attentive and really very charming.

Kind of quiet when we went on Saturday but incredible music, great vibes, super friendly, good cocktails, would definitely return

I went on a Thursday and it was very quiet but the service was good.

Very nice scene local, queer, open and great.

Nice bar with interesting people

Extremely dumb and unfriendly security. Almost violent. Terrible experience.

Went to attend an ADE 2025 event “Free Love” by women electronic musicians and the security guy was extremely rude and disrespectful. Didn’t let us in for no reason!

OMG, this is such a fun gay bar! I felt completely at home there as a little gay man. The cocktails are super original and really delicious, the decor and atmosphere are so fun and so gay. I had a blast. Oh, and the music is such a vibe! If only clubs played that kind of music.

One of the best queer bars in Amsterdam, the music is great and the terrace is ideal, especially when it's hot. What makes this bar unique is that they have prosecco on tap. The cocktails are very good, but take a long time to prepare. Only order them if you have time to wait.

Cozy gay bar, friendly staff with a nice terrace

Amazing food and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.

Great, typical gay bar! Well priced drinks, good food menu, big patio, COFFEE! and pop music! Karaoke every Sunday after 8pm!

Welcoming to everyone queer friendly

Fantastic atmosphere, even on a quiet night. Shout out to Pedro and all the other staff for helping us recover our night! Much love ❤️ Thank you for being a part of our Amsterdam experience ❤️

Everthing was perfect. It was my birthday and they were so sweet to me!! 🥹 (25/08/25)

Simply a fun nightlife venue in the heart of Amsterdam where you can socialize and enjoy a drink with fellow travelers in a relaxed atmosphere.

Super nice gay cafe, great atmosphere and friendly service. We come here almost every week.

In town with a few friends from Dallas Texas. We went inside to grab drinks and no one acknowledged or greeted us. We sat for several minutes and was not waited on. However it appeared that some regulars came after we were seated in the received instant service and drinks! I will never come back! Disappointed in the LGBTQ establishment!

Nicest gay bar in Amsterdam imo

Employees should fix their attitude Slow service The drinks were good though.

I had a lovely time with friends 🫶🏻 great location, nice terrace!

IT took a while to get recognized by the bar staff to get recognized but then we enyoed our stay a lot

LGBTQIA+ friendly with lovely staff and a great atmosphere 🏳️‍🌈

Nice small gay friendly bar with basically two areas to sit. The food or normal and basic. Staff is friendly and quick.

Delicious cocktails and rich snack platters

Visiting from Perth, Australia. Walked in and sat down alone. Started to chat with a couple of guys one side of me, then the other side. Stayed till late. Made some friends. The wait staff were wonderful guys, especially Ruan. Thanks so much guys. Loving Prik🩵

Nice, nothing more nothing less

Got stung by a bee and my partner knocked glass over. Really lovely service and would happily come again ♥️

Nice relaxed (PINK & all Colors) bar with very friendly staff and tasty cocktails besides all kinds of drinks and small foods.

Cute bar and the staff were friendly. I chose to visit because of the bars reputation as the best gay bar in Amsterdam and as I had read these reviews on LGBTQI+ sources, I interpreted gay as an umbrella term, but as the only female couple in the venue I felt out of place and as though I was intruding on a space that was exclusively gay men. Im sure as a gay male presenting person, you would enjoy this bar very much and have a lovely time. We had cider but their cocktail list looked fantastic

A cozy bar with very friendly staff. Good music, but not too loud, making it easy to have a good conversation. Drink prices are reasonable.

A really nice bar, the waiters are very friendly. The service is excellent. The cocktails were very good! Thank you for your welcome and your service! I would recommend this bar to anyone who wants to have a good time in a safe bar with a good atmosphere! We will come back if we ever come back to Amsterdam! And Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍

Very Nice drinks and lovely people everywhere.

Cool music and nice guys behind the bar who do their very best to ensure no one goes thirsty. The place is always busy, with a mixed crowd of young and old. It's a very nice place.

i want to go here with my boyfriend soon, i have heard good things. is it trans-friendly and is the gay cat still there? :)

Great cocktails and very chill atmosphere!

Great spot for drinks with great music and a fun crowd. One of the best gay bars I went to in Amsterdam.

Nice place with friendly staff 😘

Always nice to be here. Very friendly service!

Absolutely huge cocktail list of impressively delicious cocktails. Service is outstanding. Their snacks and food are really delicious too. The outside area is fantastic for people watching and chilling.

Fantastic cocktails, taste good and the bartenders are very good in making and serving those. If you want a cocktail, what's not on the menu, they know how to make it. The owners are very nice and decent people. It's a very good place to meet and just relax there. I was never disappointed. I'm maybe 3 time a year there, but when in Amsterdam, I go there for sure.

Amazing night out. Everyone from the staff to the customers were incredible. Went with (some of) our hen party and we literally had the best time! 10/10 would recommend if you're in Amsterdam!

The cocktails are delicious, the service makes you feel right at home and the atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming!

Happy queer place.Mostly for.gays but they accept everyone🌈

Love it. Amazing staff, music and cocktails.

Delicious frying oil and friendly staff!

Hey please tell me the gay cat is still there I wanna visit today???? Edited: 20.04.2025 The cat is here yeah guys haha

Lovely place and friendly stuff

Good and quiet atmosphere to have a few drinks. Current music and great songs. The waiter very friendly.

Nice music , good DJ. Nice beers and gay atmosphire

I’ve been coming here since 2019. It’s truly the best gay bar in Amsterdam. Great vibe, welcoming staff, creative coctails! Whether you start a wild night out on the dance floor at the back or enjoy your easy afternoon in their spacious and sunny terrace, it’s always fun to be at Prik. Highly recommended!

Wonderful open-minded place with space for everyone, plenty of choice when it comes to drinks, so something for everyone

We are here on holiday and attracted by the place we went in for a spritz, Dominik, a very kind guy, served us. Top welcome, will return

Really tasty cocktails and nice beer! The guy at the bar was super friendly and welcoming ☺️

Beautiful cocktail and beer with a friendly atmosphere 😊

Such a lovely bar with great cocktails and food! The service is super friendly and the vibe is great! Highly recommended! #iloveprik 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Great bar and excellent service.

Bar PRIK in Amsterdam is a great place with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and delicious cocktails. The music and vibe make for a fun evening, and the mix of people makes it extra fun. Everything was great—definitely recommended!

Beautiful vibe, I felt very safe in there. Good music and good atmosphere.

Nice place to be. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere?

A cosy gay bar with friendly staff. Prosecco on tap!

Great vibe, great staff, great drinks! Absolutely loved going here. Staff was very nice and social. Music was great and people were fun. The drinks were not only tasty but also looked very pretty!! Definitely a good time. Good atmosphere, good staff and good drinks. I really enjoyed going here. Staff was very social and nice. Music was fun and so were the people. The drinks were not only tasty but also looked beautiful. Definitely worth it.

What a great place. The kind of bar I would want to frequent!

I'm here, I'm hanging around to find an LGBT place, where I can eat and drink... And be safe and... Yum! They even have a cat, how cute!! I recommend 🏳️‍🌈💕

Very cozy, nice and busy karoke bar

Good cocktails, and large drinks selection, always friendly staff, make us feel welcome , some hot bar snacks available , right behind magna plaza, right in town centre 👌💚