The Cuckoo's Nest
Opened in 1984 during the golden age of leather, and overseen since 1985 by Cain 'Cal' Berlinger and partner Gail Laarhuis the Cuckoo's Nest now attracts a more casual manliness. The well-equipped subterranean play space ranks among the continent's largest, with the bar's website providing a map of its labyrinthine layout. Smoking is allowed in about half of the basement area. Since 2004 the bar has been run by Arjan Kröner — the gay-friendly brother of Alexander, ...
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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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lots os good fucks
I often get fucked overthere! Nice staff and sometimes hot guys. But almost always action when you want to!
Great Bar
Good bar to just hang out with friends. Hit or miss crowd, but had fun each night there. Dark room was enjoyable. May not be crowded all the time, but always found a sexy guy to get off with each night there. Typically older guys - mid 30s on, with some younger. Like most bars in Amsterdam- small, dark.
Most tame darkroom in Europe
I've never seen a dark room with such little action as this place. There are many cabins, and it's a decent space, but the guys just stand in front of the doors to the cabins and block anybody else from using them. The bartender and coatcheck guy were both friendly enough, but this is a place you go to for the darkroom and it did not live up to its reputation.
Good for a quick fuck
The first review is not correct anymore. Smoking is now only in a part of the cellar. Private booths are quite small, but there are plenty of them. Good place if want a quick fuck. Very friendly door man and remember to buy a drink when you enter the bar. (There is no entry fee)
Best place in Amsterdam
Great Bar with Cellar downstairs. Plenty of guys beginning late afternoons daily. Hot guys from throughout Europe head here. Located near Central station just off Newendijk. You will find guys with the biggest Penis's in Europe showing off here. Other bars open late while this one is open noon-1am Smoking section downstairs, plenty of private booths for free.