One of the defining gay establishments in the Zeedijk (and Amsterdam, for that matter), the Engel is a casual but buzzy pocket-sized bar that attracts an ever so slightly older crowd of bears and regular guys, with occasional frissons from black leather. Opened in 2006 by partners Paul and Andre, this former UK-style drinking hole sits on a corner in the part of the Zeedijk just before the start of Chinatown and the red light district (assuming you're coming at it from the Warmoesstraat end). Th...
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Hours
Mon to Thu 1pm—1am
Fri and Sat 1pm—2am
Sun 1pm—1am
Hours
Mon to Thu 1pm—1am
Fri and Sat 1pm—2am
Sun 1pm—1am
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Friendly bar
great for people watching on the canal. Pleasant sitting outside if you can get a seat, and don't mind others smoking near you. Only 1 beer on tap - Grolsch which I don't really like. Plenty of choice with bottles though
Worth a stop in
Nice bar with friendly staff. More of a starter bar though. Very small inside, with a good patio. Seemed to cater to an older crowd. Nice place to have a drink before hitting the other bars.
Best place in Amsterdam
Great place to hang out, start your evening out, meet hot guys, leather, bear everybody is there and everybody is welcome. Really a super asset to the gay scene in Amsterdam.