Café Saarein

Queer pub · Amsterdam Jordaan

Traditional brown café in the Jordaan, once one of the city’s well-known lesbian bars and today a mixed queer neighbourhood pub.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (427)
• Billiards

Address

Elandsstraat 119
Amsterdam

Opening hours

Tue–Thu and Sun 4 pm–1 am
Fri 4 pm–2 am, Sat 1 pm–2 am
Closed Mon

Crowd

Mixed queer, lesbian roots

Facilities

Billiards, pizza and snacks, good music

Location

Jordaan, near Leidsegracht

What makes Café Saarein special

Saarein is one of the few old pubs to have preserved its interior. Guests describe the atmosphere as relaxed and friendly; it gets busier in the evening. The billiard table and upstairs toilets can only be reached by stairs.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Sep 2026, event Nov 2026), Travel Gay (updated Jul 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.