Nightlife

Amsterdam has a buzzing nightlife scene, with numerous accessible bars, clubs and venues. The list below is by no means exhaustive and will grow as I discover more wheelchair-friendly locations for a fun night out.
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Barca

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oud zuid (old south)
Barca is a colourful and lively Catalan restaurant & bar. The menu is filled with all sorts of drinks, as well as  lunch, tapas, and dinner options. Click here to visit Barca’s website, or jump straight to their menu.

  • Ramp at entrance
  • Accessible toilet with support beams
  • Low tables
  • Detachable payment terminal
  • Service dogs permitted
  • Close to public transportation (4 min)
  • Ask a member of staff to unlock the toilet door
  • The entrance ramp is quite steep. Simple manual wheelchairs would tip backwards without someone supporting the chair from behind.
  • The entrance has two heavy doors. Customers with mobility aids will likely need someone to help with the second door.
  • This review is based on personal experience
Source: Barca - Bar y Restaurante

Club Canvas

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oost (east)
On Fridays and Saturday nights, Canvas Rooftop Bar transforms into Club Canvas. Club Canvas hosts various DJs and is open from 23.00 – 2.00. Click here to visit the Volkshotel website, jump to the Canvas page, or read the Club Canvas House Rules.

  • Ramp at upstairs entrance to Canvas
  • Lift
  • Accessible toilet with support beams (ground floor)
  • Low tables
  • Detachable payment terminal
  • Service dogs permitted in entire Volkshotel
  • Close to public transportation (5 min)
  • Outdoor terrace is not accessible (staircase only)
  • The Volkshotel entrance doors on the ground floor are very heavy. Mobility aid users will probably need assistance to enter.
  • This review is based on personal experience
Source: Volkshotel. Photo by Leonor von Salisch

Lotti's Cafe, Bar & Grill

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM CENTRE
Lotti’s is located along Amsterdam’s picturesque Herengracht. Open every day from 7 am – 1 am, it’s the perfect place to relax on plush sofas, study at a table, or grab a late night cocktail at the bar. Lotti’s serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and a variety of drinks. Click here to read more. 

  • Electric wheelchair platform down to restaurant
  • Lift
  • Accessible toilet with support beams
  • Low tables
  • Detachable payment terminal
  • Close to public transportation (7 min)
  • Ask a member of staff to unlock the toilet door
  • You may need assistance in a manual wheelchair as there is a pavement and very small ground height difference outside at the entrance
  • In some areas tables and chairs are quite close together, so you may have to ask someone to move aside in order to pass through
  • Service dogs not permitted
  • This review is based on personal experience
Source: The Hoxton Hotel

Melkweg

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM CENTRE
A key player in Amsterdam’s nightlife scene, Melkweg hosts live concerts, club nights, and festivals. Click here to visit the Melkweg website and see what’s on. 

Please send an email to info@melkweg.nl to reserve a wheelchair platform or if you would like to bring a service dog.

  • Oz, Max and Upstairs can all be entered in a wheelchair
  • Lifts
  • Accessible toilets with support beams
  • If needed for medical reasons, Melkweg staff are happy to provide visitors with a chair
  • Max venue has a special wheelchair platform with an assistance button
  • Indoor balcony for better visibility
  • Service dogs permitted (but please email in advance)
  • Close to public transportation (3 min)
  • Disabled parking spaces nearby
  • During concerts, not all venues inside Melkweg have a special wheelchair platform. Email in advance to see what adaptations can be made.
Source: Melkweg

Paradiso

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM CENTRE
Paradiso is one of Amsterdam’s important music venues, hosting upcoming and well-known artists from around the globe. There’s something for everyone here, from reggae, hip hop and r&b to punk, indie rock and folk music. Click here to visit the Paradiso website and see what’s on. For more information about Paradiso, its tickets, facilities and accessibility please see Paradiso’s FAQ page.

  • Accessible entrance with ramp at the side of the Paradiso building
  • Lift
  • If needed for medical reasons, Paradiso staff are happy to provide visitors with a chair.
  • All areas except 2nd balcony are accessible
  • Accessible toilet with support beams (in basement)
  • Close to public transportation (1 min)
  • Paradiso does not recommend bringing service dogs as the noise levels can be very high
  • The 2nd balcony is not accessible
  • This review is based on personal experience
Source: Paradiso. Photo by Ruben van Vliet

Tunes Bar

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oud zuid (old south)
Tunes Bar is a classy cocktail bar inside the Conservatorium Hotel. The drinks menu includes everything from whisky, scotch and sake,  to wine, champagne, and a range of colourful cocktails. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the bar is buzzing with DJ performances. Click here to visit the Tunes Bar website.

  • First floor (level with Van Baerlestraat entrance)
  • Lifts
  • Accessible toilet with support beams inside Conservatorium Hotel (close to Akasha Holistic Wellbeing on the other side of the building)
  • Low tables
  • Close to public transportation (10 min)
Source: Conservatorium Hotel
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