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The Cuckoo's Nest

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6HS Nieuwezijds Kolk, Amsterdam
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Phone
+31 20 627 1752

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About this place The Cuckoo's Nest

The Cuckoos Nest has held its corner at Nieuwezijds Kolk since 1984 and its formula has not changed much: a proper bar at street level, a much-discussed labyrinth of private cabins in the cellar, and a men-only door policy. It draws an afternoon crowd as well as a late one — the famous happy hour and the leather-and-jeans regulars give it a different rhythm from the Reguliersdwarsstraat bars. With Bears Amsterdam two minutes away on Sint Jacobsstraat, this corner of the centre has quietly become the cruisy alternative to the main gay street.

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Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00
Monday 13:00-01:00
Tuesday 13:00-01:00
Wednesday 13:00-01:00
Thursday 13:00-01:00
Friday 13:00-02:00
Saturday 13:00-02:00
Sunday 13:00-01:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Bears Jocks Happy Hour Leather/Fetish Dark Room Cruise Bar Party Club Cruisy Dance club Themed parties Darkroom Cruisy atmosphere

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Mahiro Oyama
Mahiro Oyama Jun 2026

They don't allow transvestites, trans women, or any men with a feminine appearance into the darkroom. Just so you know, this isn't criticism, just a heads-up. You can come in for a drink, but you can't go down to the darkroom. Beers are €4 to €7, cloakroom is €1.50, but only men (including trans men) who look like men are allowed in the darkroom.

Stanislav Smolianko
Stanislav Smolianko Jun 2026

Extremely disappointed with this place. I thought an LGBT bar of all places would be inclusive and liberal, but apparently, that doesn’t extend to everyone. I was denied entry just because I had my dog with me. Let’s be clear: this is a bar, not a crowded nightclub where bringing a pet would obviously be inappropriate. It’s a casual spot where you should be able to just walk in and have a quick drink. Turning away customers for such a ridiculous reason is not a good look. If you claim to represent a welcoming and open community, act like it. Won't be coming back

Feije de Voogt
Feije de Voogt Jun 2026

Jenny, Moon, Judy, Tina and An are really good staff

Un chamo de viaje
Un chamo de viaje May 2026

Very rude staff

Marc Patricia
Marc Patricia May 2026

The place can be fun when there at the right moment. Staff mostly really nice and welcoming. But at the cruising area juat old locals there every single day. They enter buying one drink and stay there many hours. Too many loosers there. It is a shame for this kind of place which is hard to find in AMS nowadays.

Islam Saqallah (Sam)
Islam Saqallah (Sam) May 2026

The bartender are simply amazing ! All of them! And the ambiance is super friendly

Toni Fernández
Toni Fernández May 2026

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