A nightclub in central Amsterdam

The location. Blend XL is at Reguliersdwarsstraat 44, on the street between Koningsplein and Rembrandtplein. It is a three-minute walk from the Muntplein tram stop, and the rest of the street’s bars and clubs are a few doors away.

The venue. A larger, club-style bar with a dance floor, weekly shows, guest acts and DJ line-ups taken seriously. Glittering but poised. Sexy but considered.

The crowd. LGBTQIA+ and friends, all genders welcome. There is no strict dress code: come as you are.

The early part of the night is about the bar: think Espresso Martini, Long Island Iced Tea or a Vodka Mule. The full menu with prices is on the Blend XL drinks menu.

Later on the dance floor takes over, with DJs and shows, until closing time: a little earlier on Thursdays, later at the weekend. If you want to keep going after that, the neighbours on Reguliersdwarsstraat stay open later.

Blend XL books weekly shows and guest acts alongside the DJ sets, with drag as a fixed part of the night. Which acts and DJs are on when, we share on Instagram at @blend_xl.

Want to set the night yourself? Blend XL can also be hired for parties, company drinks and private events, from about 30 to 500 guests. See Blend XL as a party venue.

Start your night across the street at Bar Blend at number 41, the small, colourful bar with drag that opens in the afternoon. Rather sing along? Montmartre XL at number 48 plays Dutch classics, 80s and 90s hits and Eurovision.

Every bar and club on the street, our neighbours included, is in our Reguliersdwarsstraat nightlife guide.