Cafe 't Mandje

Super quaint bar from 1927. Old memorabilia and a super fun and friendly staff round out the experience. Don't be shocked to have Motown or 60s songs serenaded to you from the fun staff.

Fun fun and more fun at this first gay bar in Adam from 1927 and today still decorated as in the past.

People are very friendly and ready to party.

My partner and I had been walking around all day and needed a break (aka - a beer). I wanted to check out Cafe t'Mandje, so we walked in and waited at the bar to order our beer. We had been waiting for a bit, and I had to use the restroom, so I told my boyfriend what I was doing and he followed me.

As we opened the door to the bathroom, I felt a hand on my shoulder, and saw a hand on my boyfriend's shoulder. I noticed that it was the bartender and proceeded to ask if everything was okay, but before I had the chance, she started pushing us. She pushed both of us through the bar to the front door... pushed us outside and said "DON'T COME BACK," and then slammed the door in our face.

It took a moment before we realized that we were kicked out! What did we do?! We were never given any explanation or an opportunity to speak. I was (and am still) in shock! We still have no idea what we did wrong.

Historic gay cafe founded by Bet van Beeren over 80 years ago, making it one of Amsterdam's first gay cafe's. Not only was Bet openly gay, she was quite a character driving her motor cycle dressed in leather.... and all that in 1927!. After she passed away in 1967 the cafe was managed by her sister until the neighborhood fell victim to drug related problems. The cafe was never sold though and was kept exactly the way it was on the day it closed in 1982. Due to it's historic value and the revival of the neighborhood it was reopened after 25 years in 2008. The legend of Bet alone makes it worth a visit, but they also know how to throw a party there! A must go!

One of the best bars i have been to. Live in the states and have never had a more fun bartender and people to talk and dance with a more experienced crowd spotted with a few younger people (like myself) but music was on point and atmosphere was perfect. Absolutely recommend, especially as the oldest gay bar in the city.

The oldest gaybar in town! Nice atmosphere, nice people. The bar started in 1927 by Bet van Beeren, a lesbian who thought al people where equal. If you're wondering what al those ties are doing hanging on the ceiling, Bet cut them of from the man and put them there...
When you're in Amsterdam, visit this cozy bar.

This is place where the past meets the present. It's a place with plenty of charm, personality, atmosphere and history. I was told that it's not a gay bar per se but a bar that practices tolerance. You'll meet all sorts of interesting people here. For me this would be a late night bar where I'd find a good drink and interesting conversation. It's not for everyone but anyplace that is, for me would be boring. It's also very near the red light district .

This is definitely a gay bar and one for older men and their admirers. Friendly, funny staff and lively crowd. It can get very crowded.