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Gay Bars & Nightlife in The Hague
The Hague's gay scene is compact, with a handful of dedicated gay cafés in the city centre. You'll find most of them within a few minutes' walk of each other around 't Achterom, Schoolstraat, and Denneweg.
It's easy to get around on foot, and you can't go wrong starting at Café de Vink on Schoolstraat.
The Dedicated Gay Cafés
Café de Vink — the oldest gay bar
Café de Vink is The Hague's oldest gay bar, and it's the natural place to start your night. It's cosy and sociable early on, with dancing later. The crowd is friendly and mixed-age, and it's the first stop most locals recommend.
Café 't Achterom — a tiny, themed bar
Café 't Achterom is tucked away on the tiny 't Achterom lane. It's known for its themed nights and community feel, and it pairs well with de Vink for a two-stop crawl.
Café De Landman — a classic brown café
Café De Landman on Denneweg is a proper Dutch gay brown café that's been around for over three decades. It's wood-panelled, unpretentious, and all about good beer and conversation.
COC Café — a community drop-in
COC Café, run by COC Haaglanden, is a welcoming social café where you can meet people. It's not a party venue, but a relaxed spot to hang out.
Gay-Friendly Clubs & a Cruise Bar
For something livelier, Club Pip in the BINK36 complex hosts the recurring "Parish" queer night. 27 Club near 't Achterom runs open-minded dance nights. The Boss on Rijswijkseweg is the city's specialist gay and bi men's cruise bar, with a darkroom and late men-only sessions — but check ahead, as hours are limited and changeable.
Good to Know
Where & when
The cafés are busiest Thursday to Saturday from mid-evening. Check each venue's hours before heading out, as they're not open late every night.
No sauna in town
The Hague doesn't have a gay sauna anymore — the last one closed in 2021. If you're looking for one, you'll need to head to Rotterdam or Amsterdam, both a short train ride away.
Safety
The Hague is safe and accepting, day and night. Just use your common sense, especially if you visit the Scheveningen dune cruising area after dark.
Check the opening hours for Café de Vink, which are usually until 3am on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.