Café Saarein Formerly: Saarein 2

Frisky and very decorated queer corner bar that started life in 1978, when ten women formed a collective and took over the space from two people Saar and Rein – thus the name Café Saarein. In 1999 a lesbian outside the circle, Dia, took over, reinvented the space (while retaining its classic Amsterdam 'brown café' interior) and changed the door policy from women-only to all-inclusive. All are welcome, while the clientele is predominantly female, with an emphasis on "music, playing pool and flirting". The bar is on three floors, with Killer Pool and Saturday monthly bingo in the basement. Monthly Sunday "meezing" (Dutch folk music) is now a thing of the past. Vegan snacks are on tap at all times, while a full-on vegan menu is available Friday evenings. Closed Monday (plus Tuesday and Wednesday between, say, October and April, depending on the weather). Outdoor terrace in summer. No more smoking as of summer 2020 (as per the law).