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Melkweg
Lijnbaansgracht 234 (531 81 81). The
Melkweg is mainly a live music venue, but
during weekends it also hosts a variety of dance events. Some nights the
venue is rented out; check the flyers
section. In contrast to other clubs the Melkweg has a keen eye for 'world
music' trends, and though the hippies of yesteryear have gone every november
the Melkweg still hosts the Cannabis Cup.
Mixed and relatively young audience.Open Fri-Sat 1am-5am. |
Ministry Regulierdwarsstraat
12 (623 39 81). Small classy upstairs club with a intimate atmosphere. Different DJ's and musical styles, think speedgarage, 2-step, R&B-classics etc. Relaxed door policy, no dress restrictions. Open Thu-Sun 11pm-4/5am. More Rozengracht 133 (344 64 03).
In the former Roothaanhuis club RoXY seems to have risen from its
ashes. Though the new venue lacks the charisma of the old movie theatre,
it has ample space to live up to the expectations. More is a brightly lit
club, with white walls, a white ceiling and pink concrete flooring, and
in contrast with the fashionable lounges it clearly
focuses on dancing. RoXY-diehards will recognise the programming.Open 11pm-4am (5am weekends), closed Tue. |
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Onassis Westerdoksdijk 40 (330 04 56). Club-bar-restaurant
on the border of IJ-river, with a large outdoor terrace. Sunbathing, lounging,
dining, dancing, it's all possible here. The restaurant serves delicious
Italian food, and as far as the club in the basement goes: think jazz bar
meats beach club. Open daily 12am-1am (3am weekends). Paradiso Weteringschans 6-8 (626 45 21). Like
the Melkweg Paradiso is mainly known
as a venue for live music, but during the weekend it sometimes hosts club
nights with local and international DJ's and occasional live acts. Check
the flyers section fo more info. Times vary. Rain Rembrandtplein 44 (626 70 78). Hip
club-bar-restaurant. Tasteful interior with lots of dark wood and bamboo,
with color accents in lilac and purple. Downstairs is cocktail bar and dance
floor, with right behind the bar the Comfortable Dining Area, where you
can enjoy a snack or a light meal. Upstairs is the Main Dining Room, with
a fashionable East-meets-West style international cuisine. Loungy, jazzy
tunes on weekdays, during the weekend the music picks up a little bit, with
a bit of hip-hop and house thrown in.Open daily 5pm-2am (4am weekends). Sinners In Heaven Wagenstraat 3-7 (620 13 75). Sinners
is Amsterdams one and only jet-set club, frequented by the likes of soccer
players and soap actors. Not big, but an immaculate interior with lots of
mirrors and designer furniture. Club nights with resident DJ's during the
weekend. Come early and dress up if you want to get in without membership.
Open Thu-Sat 11pm-4/5am. The Power Zone Daniel Goedkoopstraat 1-3 (681 88 66). [subway stop 'Spaklerweg'] Amsterdams
first true megaclub with a capacity of well over 5000, located out of city
center in a industrial zone near Amstel station. The Zone breaks with Amsterdam
club tradition in that it does not have a door policy, and doesn't allow
tipping. This is happy house territory for a broad audience, with a spacious
interior with organic shapes like oval bars and round walls, and a large
dance floor. Balcony with comfortable sofa's and chairs. The second floor
houses the Comfort Zone, a 'lounge' area. Open Fri-Sat 11pm-5am. Club Zyon Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 161 (427 59 61). This
club is divided into two areas. The Zyon 1 area has a modern, futuristic
look about it, and has an upper balcony and bar overlooking the dance floor.
Zyon 2 sports a typical club look with a spacious dance floor and a lounge
area furnished with comfortable seats and sofas. Music varies from house,
techno, and trance to R&B and Hip-Hop. Open Thu-Sun 11-4am. |
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