Bitterzoet

Bitterzoet, or Bittersweet in English, is a spot used as a nightclub and as a live music venue. The club is centrally located at only a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station, which is convenient for visitors that make use of the public transport.

Although this club is relatively small with a maximum of about 350 people, Bitterzoet deserves a spot in this list with the best nightclubs in Amsterdam as the club has a real warm welcoming and intimate atmosphere that you need to experience. The club has downstairs the main bar, a dancefloor, a stage with a DJ-booth and leaded glass windows, while upstairs you will find a more cosy bar and a theatre podium.

The themes and performances at Bitterzoet differ from upbeat house DJs to small intimate concerts and from stage diving rough punk bands to relaxed reggae bands. Not only the well-known artists, but also underground, subculture and upcoming artists get a stage here to perform and showcase their skills. The club has also done some entertaining collaborations with the Amsterdam pop temple Paradiso.

Bitterzoet is unique in the way that it does not have a fixed weekly program, but offers a different program every day. This is also why Bitterzoet also attracts a wide range of young unique party people with a creative fashion style. The club is open 7 days a week and entrance fee is relatively low, especially during weekdays.