Venue Detail
SoHo Amsterdam
About this venue
SOHO Amsterdam is the handsome, high-energy British gent of Amsterdam’s famous gay street. Masterfully disguised as a classic English public house crossed with a sultry leather saloon on the outside—complete with rich wood paneling, massive mirrors, and a roaring warm glow—it completely sheds its traditional skin the second the sun goes down. Spanning two expansive floors connected by a grand stately staircase, this multi-room hybrid operates as a flirty, conversational cocktail lounge by evening and morphs into a packed, sweat-dripping dance club at night.
Practical details
Address: Reguliersdwarsstraat 99a, 1017 BK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hours: Wednesday - Thursday: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Friday - Saturdays: 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Sundays: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/es/amsterdam/venues/soho-amsterdam--166
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Highly unpredictable. On weeknights, you can generally breeze right onto the patio or main floor, but peak Friday and Saturday nights past 11:30 PM hit a heavy bottleneck resulting in a 20 to 45-minute wait on the pavement.
Best night
Midweeks belong to their viral Wild Wednesday Happy Hour. Swing by between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM to take advantage of their raucous "buy one get two" double drink specials right as the drag performances hijack the lounge. On weekends, arrive by 11:00 PM to lock down a coat check slot before the floor punches maximum.
Locals vs visitors
A massive, global melting pot. It draws heavily from trendy young locals, international LGBTQIA+ tourists, gogo-worshipping pop heads, and friendly allies out celebrating the night.
Dress code in practice
Expressive, casual-chic, and utterly come-as-you-are. You'll see everyday Amsterdam denim and streetwear mixed with mesh tops, leather accents, crop tops, and glitter.
Staff inclusion
Highly celebrated for running a fast-paced, deeply welcoming, and engaging bar team who are heavily ingrained in local pride networks. The establishment proudly functions as an open, explicitly safe transgender safe space and serves the entire rainbow spectrum with strict zero-tolerance policies for harassment.
Reviews
4.0 / 5
1 review