Spijker

Gay bar · Amsterdam Kerkstraat

Gay bar on the corner of Kerkstraat and Leidsestraat, since 1978. A mix of pub and cruising bar with billiards and darkroom.

• ★ 4.6 on Google (348)
• Drag bingo

Address

Kerkstraat 4
1017 GL Amsterdam

Opening hours

Tue 7 pm–1 am
Wed, Thu and Sun 4 pm–1 am
Fri and Sat 4 pm–3 am
Closed Mon

Crowd

Locals and tourists, lots of men around 30

Programme

Sat 5 pm bingo with Dora Royale, Tue Naked Bar, happy hour

Location

Kerkstraat, near Leidseplein

What makes Spijker special

Spijker has been a fixture for decades, with a billiard table and a small darkroom. On Saturdays there’s drag bingo with cash prizes, and on Tuesdays the Naked Bar for men. Guests praise the crowd and atmosphere; a few reviews criticise the door.

Contact

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