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The bars with darkrooms in Amsterdam have decided to close their darkrooms or keep them closed. The four bars (Cuckoo’s Nest, Dirty Dicks, Eagle Amsterdam and The Web) came to this decision on July 23rd after the news of the increase of corona infections. They stated that “Having sex in the mentioned bars is not possible at the moment. A safe environment for guests is the top priority of our locations and we cannot guarantee…
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After more than 4 months of being closed, The Web re-opens its’ doors again Thursday the 16th of July. The fetish and cruising bar for men struggled to find a way to comply to the corona rules, while still staying true to its’ business model. But they have figuren it out and are ready to receive you. Unlike the other fetish bars, The Web opens up at the regular opening times: everyday from 1PM till…
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Club NYX, Dirty Dicks and the Eagle are going to reopen after the corona virus lock down. Regular bars were already able to reopen on June 1st. But these three venues faced different challenges. Clubs are not allowed to open yet and the 1 1/2 meter social distance rule is still in force. So when are the three going to open up and how will they adjust to the new times? A pub with a…
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Dragshowbar Lellebel announced just before the end of the corona lockdown, they were not going to open up. Lellebel is a small bar and they already figuring out how to comply to the new rules. But the actual reason is somewhat different: Lellebel has been sold! They do not announce who the new owner is, yet. But they assure their loyal customers that the bar will remain a safe (and fun) haven for transgenders, transvestites…
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As of June 1st LGBTQI+ bars can open again, albeit with restrictions. Since it was a public holiday and beautiful weather, we couldn’t resist the temptation and went out for a bar visit. Here is our first impressions and pictures how the post lock down bar life works. Reservations at bars works best In our limited experience on the first day of opening, we concluded that making a reservation at a bar works best. You…
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