Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best spots for a Young Friend Groups' trip

Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots

★ 4.1 · 2,381 reviews

Discover Amsterdam's Red Light District nightlife on a hosted pub crawl built for meeting fellow travellers. Kick off with introductory shots, hop between bars with drink deals and games, and finish the night with entry to a club.

The Bulldog Boat Tour with 2 Drinks

★ 4.7 · 2,715 reviews

Join The Bulldog Boat Tour for a relaxed hour on Amsterdam's waterways. Cruise past familiar sights and quiet canals with a local guide, two drinks in hand and a smoke-friendly vibe on board.

Warehouse Elementenstraat

★ 4.3 · 377 reviews

Discover Warehouse Elementenstraat, a vast warehouse venue in Amsterdam known for large all-night techno events. Get through the door with your ticket in hand, then dance in an industrial space until 07:00.

Aloha

★ 4.0 · 4,789 reviews

Head to Aloha, a Hawaiian-themed play centre in central Amsterdam built for lively group nights. Bowl, tackle UV minigolf or try laser tag, then settle in with a tiki cocktail.

NDSM

★ 4.5 · 9,640 reviews

Cross the IJ to NDSM, Amsterdam's former shipyard turned creative playground. Explore graffiti-covered hangars, browse themed shops and artist studios, then pause at an on-site eatery amid the industrial scenery.

Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

★ 4.7 · 9,971 reviews

Step aboard the Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise near Central Station. Cruise Herengracht, Prinsengracht and the Amstel in a small lounge boat with music, heated seats and the Dancing Houses along the way.

Heineken Experience

★ 4.2 · 15,087 reviews

Raise a glass at the Heineken Experience, housed in the brand's original 1867 brewery in Amsterdam-Zuid. Follow the brewing story through interactive stations, then settle into the tasting room for the finale.

Mooie Boules Amsterdam Oost

★ 4.5 · 1,345 reviews

Round up friends for a game night at Mooie Boules Amsterdam Oost. Swap turns at ping pong, belt out karaoke and sip craft beer in a relaxed, high-energy room.

Escape

★ 4.6 · 14,746 reviews

Discover Escape, a central Amsterdam nightclub where DJs, a full bar and a VIP area keep the energy high. Grab a table, order drinks and dance until the early hours.

Smoke Boat Experience Canal Cruise With Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,709 reviews

Climb aboard the Smoke Boat Experience, a covered Cloud Boat cruising Amsterdam's canals. Float through the city for an hour with a skipper and host, a bar on board and a relaxed smoking-permitted setting.

Thuishaven Festivalterrein

★ 4.5 · 2,697 reviews

Discover Thuishaven Festivalterrein, an Amsterdam festival campus where dance parties stretch from afternoon into the night. Wander among art installations, dance with a welcoming crowd, and enjoy a day-long outdoor party.

Oche

★ 4.7 · 465 reviews

Step up to the oche at Oche, Amsterdam's stylish darts bar. Throw rounds on sensor-scored boards while a DJ plays and bartenders pour a long list of cocktails.

Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat

★ 4.5 · 7,137 reviews

Find Cannibale Royale tucked into a Handboogstraat alley, where the lights are low and the grill is busy. Dig into short ribs, sausage or a burger in a loud, lively room that keeps going late.

TonTon Club Westergas

★ 4.2 · 1,778 reviews

Drop into TonTon Club Westergas for retro gaming with a side of dim sum. Play classic arcade machines between bao buns, dumplings and cold beers in a laid-back, playful space.

Lofi

★ 4.4 · 1,373 reviews

Discover Lofi, a low-key Amsterdam club built for techno and house. Dance to a strong sound system, then step out to the outdoor bar for some air.

RADION Amsterdam

★ 4.4 · 2,445 reviews

Discover RADION, an industrial techno temple in Amsterdam Nieuw-West with four rooms and a seriously good sound system. Dance beneath the high ceilings of the main floor until sunrise, with a terrace for fresh air when needed.

Club Raum

★ 3.7 · 435 reviews

Discover Club Raum, a late-night Amsterdam club where a warm queer community fills the dance floor until the early morning. Dance to the DJ line-up and take a breather in the boutique area.

De Pijp

Dive into De Pijp, Amsterdam's lively food-and-café quarter south of the canals. Graze your way through the Albert Cuyp Market, rest in Sarphatipark, then pick a terrace for the evening.

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam

★ 4.6 · 1,613 reviews

Discover Flying Dutchmen Cocktails, a first-floor cocktail bar in Amsterdam-Centrum reached by a steep staircase. Settle in and let the friendly bartenders match you with a well-crafted, original drink while learning about their craft.

WONDR Experience

★ 4.8 · 23,120 reviews

Play inside WONDR Experience, an artist-built wonderland in Amsterdam-Noord. Wander through surreal, colourful rooms, strike poses in photo booths and discover the SpongeBob section.

Shelter Amsterdam

★ 3.6 · 867 reviews

Discover Shelter Amsterdam, an overnight club in Amsterdam-Noord built for long weekend parties. Come with a ticket and a clear plan, pass the door, and dance through the small hours until 07:00.

Sherlocked | Escape Room Amsterdam

★ 4.8 · 1,449 reviews

Test your wits at Sherlocked, a story-led escape room in central Amsterdam. Work as a team to crack interactive puzzles inside elaborate sets, racing to escape within the hour.

Heineken Cruise with Drinks

★ 4.5 · 5,624 reviews

Pair beer and water with the Heineken Cruise with Drinks, a hosted canal trip on a branded boat. Sail the canals and the IJ with snacks and a drink, then continue to the Heineken Experience for two beers.

OT301

★ 4.6 · 587 reviews

Discover OT301, a community-run cultural centre in Amsterdam-West that turns into one of the city's most genuine club spaces after dark. Dance to drum and bass or techno with a friendly local crowd and a cheap Czech beer in hand.

Boom Chicago

★ 4.4 · 2,001 reviews

Catch a night at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam's English-language comedy troupe. Expect sharp topical sketches, quick improvisation and songs, with the cast poking fun at the city and its visitors.

Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★ 4.7 · 4,564 reviews

Discover the history behind Amsterdam's Red Light District and its coffeeshops with a local guide. Walk through its lanes and into Chinatown while hearing how the city's rules and politics evolved.

Melkweg

★ 4.5 · 10,839 reviews

Step into Melkweg, Amsterdam's former milking factory turned landmark venue for concerts and club nights. Pick an event from the programme, then hear live music or techno in the historic main hall.

Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

★ 4.2 · 16,140 reviews

Discover Icebar in central Amsterdam, where everything from the walls to the glasses is carved from ice. Start with a welcome cocktail in the lounge, then wrap up in a jacket and gloves for your drinks in the freezing ice room.

Garage Noord

★ 3.8 · 461 reviews

Discover Garage Noord, an alternative club in Amsterdam-Noord with a schedule that runs from early evening to the next morning. Catch the night's DJ set on the compact dance floor and check out the skate-club side.

Het Sieraad, Amsterdam

★ 4.3 · 827 reviews

Discover Het Sieraad, a 1924 glass-roofed former trade school turned Amsterdam club venue. Move between two dance floors, with the large main hall and its high ceilings as the centrepiece.