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718 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-258-6122

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Best Gay Bar
Award Winner 2011

Hours: Daily 4pm-2am

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wifi Access
Serving: Late Night

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Description

Whether they're classic, fruity, or just plain dirty, Amsterdam's martinis -- all 37 of them -- are made to please. Sip one alongside the here-to-be-seen crowd, mingling and bouncing to techno beats within a sultry Greco-Roman interior, or on one of the swanky outdoor patios, where smoking divas sit back and survey the scene from overstuffed leather couches. On Mondays, a $5 bill will get you a cocktail, manicure, or tarot card reading. And if you're planning to visit on First Friday, bring your Dolce & Gabbana crowbar, because the place is packed.

Amsterdam

Daily

In addition to its main mission -- being one of the coolest nightspots in the Valley -- the venue offers monthly exhibitions of ab-fab artwork in v...
Martini & Manicure Mondays

8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Mon.

As much as we despise the idea of having a case of the Mondays, we cannot deny that returning to work after two days off is almost always a drag. L...

2011 | Best Gay Bar

Amsterdam -- with its bordello-meets-swanky-speakeasy décor and endless martini menu -- has always been a nightlife destination for gays, lesbians, and their straight friends. The music, which usually leans toward Euro dance/techno tunes, is always booming and inspires plenty of booty-shaking. The drag queen shows are equally entertaining, and the booze (again, there are hundreds of martinis here) is always poured strong. Part of the reason is that you usually have to wait a... More »
2010 | Best Smoking Patio

Most bars' designated smoking areas seem like afterthoughts -- small, sad patches of parking lot concrete with a butt bucket bought at Home Depot. Not at Amsterdam. Puffers can pick a martini from one of the bar's 10 menu pages, then stroll the swanky outdoor scene, lighting up alongside the here-to-be-seen set, bouncing to techno beats on the patio's dance floor, or lounging diva-like on overstuffed leather couches, taking long drags in spacious comfort and soft lighting. With an extra... More »
2008 | Best Gay Bar

The décor in this chic lounge is striking -- a beautiful, wood-paneled Art Deco bar; white Roman pillars; sparkling chandeliers; burgundy leather couches, and a black baby grand piano all add to the classy ambiance. The drink of choice is the martini, of which Amsterdam serves more than 100 different variations, each served with a huge chunk of fruit. The music is a mix of dance tunes, diva crooning, and avant jazz, but the place is so crowded with warm bodies and loud voices on... More »
2007 | BEST GAY BAR FOR LESBIANS

This suave lounge has long been a favorite of Phoenix gays because it hosts "female illusionists" (a high-society-sounding way of saying "drag queens"), male revues, and the flamboyant karaoke that's a staple of Valley gay bars. But Amsterdam's Monday weekly, "Martinis & Manicures" -- where patrons can get each for $5 -- has been drawing in lots of ladies (lesbian and otherwise) for the past year. As if to prove they don't mind all the gals coming 'round, the folks at Amsterdam also... More »
2004 | BEST GAY BAR

This place would impress even the Queer Eye guys. From the opera bar to the leather couches to the jumbo shrimp appetizer, everything about Amsterdam is perfectly appointed, particularly the help -- and the clientele. You'll feel like you've died and gone to cable when you sink back with a martini (we recommend the French) and enjoy the, er, view, as well as the live piano music and frequent drag shows. For you fag hags (and boys who do the mani-pedi thing), we highly recommend "Martinis and... More »
2003 | BEST GAY BAR

Is there a place that meets these requirements: a) a huge selection of top-shelf liquors; b) a spacious floor plan with lots of comfortable seating; c) an outdoor area to take in some fresh air; and d) rows upon rows of beautiful men Yes sir! Only one place in the Valley can serve up these requirements and keep them coming -- Amsterdam. Enjoy martinis and a manicure (on Mondays) or just come every day of the week for an abundance of eye candy. Is it a coincidence that this ultra-hip bar... More »
2001 | Best Gay Bar

Amsterdam is the gay equivalent of Scottsdale's trendiest hot spots, where some of the most beautiful and body-conscious people in the city hang out. This cozy, dimly lit room is light-years away from the seedy, back-alley bars that characterize much of the gay scene in Phoenix. Amsterdam is popular with gay see-and-be-seens who want to drop their dimes in an elegant establishment, where one can hold a lover's hand without being harassed. The posh furniture, baby grand piano and classy... More »
2000 | Best Gay Bar

Once one of Phoenix's better kept secrets (there's still no exterior signage), Amsterdam is not only the city's swankiest gay boîte, but one of its most elegant, to boot.Filled with marble, gilt statuary and a massive carved wooden bar over which pass some truly serious martinis, its charms now play host to such an ever-widening spectrum of scenesters that on some nights, the uninitiated may well wonder who's gay and who's not. Which, as it turns out, just adds to the fun. More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

The d�cor in this chic lounge is striking � a beautiful, wood-paneled Art Deco bar; white Roman pillars; sparkling chandeliers; burgundy leather couches, and a black baby grand piano all add to the classy ambiance. The drink of choice is the martini, of which Amsterdam serves more than 100 different variations, each served with a huge chunk of fruit. The music is a mix of dance tunes, diva crooning, and avant jazz, but the place is so crowded with warm bodies and loud voices on weekends that you probably won't hear the music much anyway. As for eye candy, Amsterdam's got something for everyone. Though it's one of the most celebrated "gay bars" in the city and draws the lion's share of young, hot gay men (and a good portion of lesbians, too), it's also become a magnet for stylish straight women and the hetero-metrosexual men who pursue them. Amsterdam's element of refinement is balanced with tongue-out flamboyance � the club offers everything from $5 Martinis & Manicures on Mondays to "live boys" from brokestraightboys.com dancing on the patio for special events.
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JessicaHill | Phoenix, AZ | 144 Reviews

| Tue, May 11, 2010

This downtown gay bar attracts quite the crowd regularly. You can always count on cute boys to be behind the bar serving up tasty concoctions and some great top 40 beats on the dance floor. If you head here on a First Friday night, expect the place to be packed inside - I usually head for the patio.

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Amsterdam

718 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-258-6122

Description

Amsterdam

Daily

Martini & Manicure Mondays

8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Mon.

2011 | Best Gay Bar

2010 | Best Smoking Patio

2008 | Best Gay Bar

2007 | BEST GAY BAR FOR LESBIANS

2004 | BEST GAY BAR

2003 | BEST GAY BAR

2001 | Best Gay Bar

2000 | Best Gay Bar

April Restaurant Openings and Closings

By Ando Muneno | Tue, May 1, 2012

Crudo Bar Now Open, Featuring New Happy Hour and Signature Cocktails

By Laura Hahnefeld | Fri, April 27, 2012

New Crudo to Open Tomorrow

By Laura Hahnefeld | Mon, April 9, 2012

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

JessicaHill | Phoenix, AZ | 144 Reviews

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