Stag Nightlife Guide to Amsterdam's Rembrandtplein
| Top Reasons to Visit Rembrandtplein |
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 | Bars - Rembrandtplein is one of the main nightlife areas in Amsterdam, and has a cult following of hardcore clubbers |
 | Restaurants - From posh nosh restaurants to kebab shop takeaways, your hunger will be sorted right out in this area |
 | Music - DJs including Tiesto, David Guetta and Paul van Dyk regularly host club nights here |
 | Shopping - Bar and nightclub heavy, if itβs retail therapy youβre looking for, this square probably isnβt for you |
 | Art - Named after everyoneβs favourite Dutch painter, do you really need to ask if thereβs any art around Rembrandtplein? |
Typically the little more 'loose around the edgesβ brother of Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein is one for the fast-paced thrill seekers out there. Named after Rembrandt (not the last youβll hear of this Dutch master painter), this is one of the busiest squares in the whole city. This place has come a long way since its origins of being a lively hub for farmers selling and trading their dairy wares, and is now a goldmine of late night bars, massive clubs and laid-back coffee shop goers. A statue of Rembrandt himself watches down over the squareβs antics (donβt worry, your secrets are safe with him), making him a great meeting point in case you happen to get separated from the group.
This square is the place to be for clubbers mainly, but it is also an excellent place to have a relaxing βcoffeeβ or few quiet beers in prep for a big night out. Basically, a night in Rembrandtplein is whatever you want to make it. Youβll have your pick of bars and clubs in this area, so wherever you decide to let the night take you, itβs there for the asking.
Top 10 Stag Do Pubs in the Rembrandtplein
Home to multi-tiered dancefloors and big name DJs - Tiesto, David Guetta and Paul van Dyk, we're looking at you - Rembrandtplein is a clubber's dream. However, it's also got the laid-back coffee shop side to explore, too.
01. The Three Sisters
threesisterspubamsterdam.nl/en/menuRembrandtplein 19, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands
You really donβt need us to recommend The Three Sisters. Youβll be passing and one of the lads will say "this looks cool, fancy a pint in here?" and youβll leave at 3:00am in search of a kebab shop (yes, there are loads nearby, before you ask). Deceptively small from the outside, there are 128 seats in the bar, including 16 Chesterfield armchairs β where you can take photos and pretend itβs your new lad pad - and 26 seats at the bar. Thereβs a suntrap of a drinking terrace around the front of The Three Sisters, where all walks of life come to catch the rays, have a bite to eat, people watch and start their nights early. The kitchen is open from 10am until midnight, so youβll never worry about keeping yourselves topped up with hangover-curing carbs.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: No
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 10:00 β 01:00
Fri β Sat: 10:00 β03:00
Sun: 10:00 β 01:00
02. Cooldown Cafe
www.facebook.com/DeKleineCooldownLange Leidsedwarsstraat 116 3 BG, 1017 NN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Located in the centre of Rembrandtplein, this is the bigger of the two Cooldown Cafes in Amsterdam (the other on Leidseplein). Locally famous DJs perform here, and play no more than one and a half minutes of remixed tracks from all genres, including top 40, house, RβnβB and electro. Constantly packed with tourists and locals, Cooldown is a big player on Amsterdamβs nightlife scene and an absolute must when partying in Rembrandtplein. The all-encompassing party hub sees good looking bar staff, as well as the DJs, enjoying the vibe just as much as you. The shots are varied and pretty cheap tooβ¦ Come and join the party.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes, DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 22:30 β 04:00
Fri β Sat: 22:30 β 05:00
Sun: 22:30 β 04:00
03. Club Smokey
www.clubsmokey.nlRembrandtplein 24, 1017 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
The giant neon sign reading βSmokeyβ will lure you off the streets and into this hipster den. This bar-come-coffee shop is one of the most popular tourist spots in the whole city, where a nightclub and coffee shop experience complement each other profoundly. Attracting expats and students looking for a laid-back night, Smokey is regularly full to capacity, and, despite its name, is a tobacco free zone. For the smokers of you out there, the small front terrace is a great place to head β where youβll get awesome views of Rembrandtplein coming alive into the night. The music played within Smokey nightclub will awaken all of your guilty pleasures, with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s, as well as top 40 chart toppers.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes, DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 12:00 β 04:00
Fri β Sat: 12:00 β 05:00
Sun: 12:00 β 04:00
04. Cocoβs Outback
www.cocosoutback.com14, Thorbeckeplein 8, 1017 CS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gβday mate. Celebrating everything Aussie, Cocoβs Outback is a proper bachelor pad. A thriving spot for backpackers, students and stag dos, Coco is your new best mate in Amsterdam. There are plenty of TVs (about 30) dotted about the bar, screening every live sport match you could dream of, and the food menu is pretty extravagant, with a huge selection of beef, pork, ribs, kangaroo, alligator and even emu on offer. Itβs fully equipped for your stag do, with pool, darts, comfort food and drinks, including over 10 types of beer from Down Under and an open fire pit. Theyβve even got attractive waitresses serving ice cold Heineken in frozen mugs β itβs true, nobody does it like the Aussies.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: No
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Opening Times:
Mon β Weds: 11:00 β 01:00
Fri β Sat: 11:00 β 04:00
Sun: 11:00 β 01:00
05. Rembrandt Bar
Rembrandtplein 3, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Named after everyoneβs favourite Dutch painter (soz Van Gogh), if youβre after an authentic Amsterdam night out, Rembrandt Bar is the place to head. This bar looks nothing from the outside, with dark brickwork and a dated exterior, but after a few pints, youβll be swept up in the βfolksyβ aura and find yourselves singing along to popular Dutch songs and swilling cider whilst chatting with the friendly locals. Head outside and youβll be able to grab a seat (if youβre early enough) in the square itself, whose outdoor seating terrace runs alongside like-minded bars, such as Escape and Smokey.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes, terrace
- Live Music: Yes, traditional
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 22:30 β 01:00
Fri β Sat: 22:30 β 02:00
Sun: 22:30 β 01:00
06. Escape
escape.nlRembrandtplein 11, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Beneath the huge glossy billboard, youβll see the clubberβs dream, Escape. Picture the wildest night you could ever imagine, add a couple of floors, extra strobe lighting and smoke machines, with a generous side of live DJs showcasing their stuff β and youβre halfway there. Constantly teaming with pretty young things, this club has even seen the likes of world-famous DJs including Tiesto, David Guetta, Paul van Dyk, Kevin Saunderson and Todd Terry hit its decks. The front beer gardens of neighbouring bars also rub shoulders with that of Escapes, where you can people watch through the day, and count down the seconds until the club opens its doors. Alongside the club, Escape also features the DeLux bar, the Cafe, the Studio and the Lounge, a smaller, more sophisticated venue.
- No. of Bars: Four
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: Yes, terrace
- Live Music: International DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 23:00 β 04:00
Fri β Sat: 23:00 β 17:00
07. Club Air
www.air.nl/enAmstelstraat 16, 1017 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sticking on the massive superclub theme, Club Air is just off Rembrandtplein, but well worth the minutesβ walk to get there. This huge club plays cutting-edge electronic tunes to thousands (no exaggeration) of people every week. Thereβs a multi-tiered dance floor, impressive VOID acoustic sound system, state-of-the-art lighting, LED wall displays and five different bars all under its one roof. Lovers of house and dance music trek here from all over the world to see commercial and underground DJs perform.
- No. of Bars: Five
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Weds: Closed
Thurs: 23:30 β 04:00
Fri β Sat: 23:00 β 05:00
Sun: 23:30 β 04:00
08. De Duivel
cafededuivel.amsterdamReguliersdwarsstraat 87, 1017 BK Amsterdam
Located on a spot which was once a witch burning site named βDevilβs Cornerβ, the interiors of De Duivel carries on this theme with its red and black walls, atmospheric lighting arrangements and local street artistsβ graffiti touches. With a maximum capacity of only a hundred, the bar can fill up quickly, but the fluid tunes of authentic and underground hip-hop β spun by local cream-of-the-crop DJs β keep things moving despite the tight space. Reasonably priced, with beers costing around β¬2.50 and spirits with mixers about β¬6, thereβll be plenty of money left in your pockets to do it all again the next night. Thereβs never a dull moment in De Duivel β in fact, thereβs even a couple of slot machines to amuse you whilst youβre waiting for the loo. Ideal.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 20:00 β 03:00
Fri β Sat: 20:00 β 04:00
Sun: 20:00 β 03:00
09. Door 74
www.door-74.comReguliersdwarsstraat 74, 1017 BN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam may not be short of speakeasy-style bars, but youβve seen nothing βtil youβve found Door 74. Nestled behind an unassuming door (number 74, would you believe?), this is rated amongst the Worldβs Best Bars. It has all of the prerequisites of a quirky bar; antique barware, dark wood, dimly-lit interior and seriously smart staff. A reservation is recommended, as word has spread about this place meaning that is does get pretty busy. They offer outstanding ales, premium spirits and top quality cocktails; we recommend the White Zombie Doctor, which is as intimidating and potent as it sounds. Good luck leaving here sober.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: No/li>
- Fancy Dress: Yes, tasteful
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 18:00 β 03:00
Fri β Sat: 18:00 β 04:00
Sun: 18:00 β 03:00
10. St Jamesβs Gate
www.stjamesgate.nlRembrandtplein 10, 1017 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Forget βtop of the morningβ this awesome Irish pub is sure to be top of the night! Named after the entrance to the home of Guinness in Dublin, this buzzing pub boasts one of the biggest terraces in Amsterdam and (get this) there are heating devices fitted in every umbrella. This great pub streams live sports and serves up a cracking selection of pub food (including some tasty Irish delicacies like Irish stew) and drinks. So come on in, grab yourself a Guinness and get ready for a night thatβs sure (to be sure) to be great craic.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Opening Times:
Mon β Thurs: 22:30 β 02:00
Fri β Sat: 10:30 β 03:00
Sun: 10:30 β 02:00