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Saarein

Google (427) 4.5
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Address
Elandsstraat 119, Amsterdam
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Phone
+31 20 623 4901
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Website
cafesaarein.nl

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About this place Saarein

Saarein is a long-running bar at Elandsstraat 119 in the Jordaan, not in the Reguliersdwarsstraat area. For decades it was known as one of Amsterdam's lesbian bars, and today it is a mixed queer neighbourhood bar. The interior is a classic brown café, with a pool table, an indoor smoking area and pizza from the kitchen. It is closed on Mondays. It opens at 16:00 Tuesday to Friday and at 13:00 on Saturday, and closes at 01:00, or 02:00 at weekends. Evenings are relaxed and chatty, and staff get good reviews (4.5 from about 430). It makes a quieter alternative to the busier gay strips.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 16:00-01:00
Wednesday 16:00-01:00
Thursday 16:00-01:00
Friday 16:00-02:00
Saturday 13:00-02:00
Sunday 16:00-01:00

Features

Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Food served Smoking Area Pool Table/Darts Pub/Tavern LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Community space Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Pub Outdoor smoking only

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4.5
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427 reviews

Based on 427 Google reviews.

Andrew McNally
Andrew McNally Jun 2026
★★★★★
Jessica S
Jessica S Jun 2026
★★★★★
Studio CK9
Studio CK9 Jun 2026
★★★★★

Queerest place in the Jordaan area but inclusive and welcoming to anyone. Run by the fiercest and friendliest crew you will ever meet. Their history is very interesting, they began as a radical political lesbian café in the seventies. A real must-see and hidden gem. They have a website and a Facebook page. Serve good organic food as well.

Alexyo?
Alexyo? May 2026
★★★★★

I only paid 3€ for a sparkling water and got a great evening and 5 makeouts in return. Wonderful sapphic spot that any girl/they looking to meet fun and awesome people should check out while in Amsterdam ^^

Corie Pel-Leifer
Corie Pel-Leifer May 2026
★★★★★

Super friendly service. It is the first women's cafe in Amsterdam and still a safe space. Inclusive, quiet, and fun atmosphere!

Isabel van Vliet
Isabel van Vliet May 2026
★★★★★
Zuzanna Kłoczewska
Zuzanna Kłoczewska May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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