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Surprise Bar

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😠 Sexual harassment from a fellow female traveler. She was sexual harassed by a customer and went and told the bouncer and the bouncer laughed at her and smacked her phone on the ground damaging her property. The owner only responded once he saw he was getting negative reviews for the situation and as... People often mention good, people, toilet,


Address

Leidsekruisstraat 41 43, 1017 RG Amsterdam, Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 421 2284

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (296 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9:30 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 9:30 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:30 PM to 3 AM
  • Thursday: 9:30 PM to 3 AM

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  • 1/5 Brittany C. 7 years ago on Google
    Sexual harassment from a fellow female traveler. She was sexual harassed by a customer and went and told the bouncer and the bouncer laughed at her and smacked her phone on the ground damaging her property. The owner only responded once he saw he was getting negative reviews for the situation and asked her to not leave bad reviews. He only cares about the 5 star rating not that a fellow traveling women felt unsafe, embarrassed, was racially profiled and felt assalted. Disrespectful to women. DO NOT GO HERE!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Christina M. 7 years ago on Google
    Maybe now that the actions of someone else is directly affecting you maybe you'll start caring and take what happened in your bar more seriously. This is our sister and I am sure you would stand for your sister just like we are. This isn't just about women. It's about men having peace of mind knowing that when their girlfriend, sister, wife, mother, or daughter go out they would never have to endure such horrible and offensive treatment from anyone. Man or woman because we still hope that people actually care about other people. -We are better together.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard J. 1 year ago on Google • 316 reviews
    It was basically empty when we 4 of us went. Should have been a sign of what was to come. We ordered two Heineken and 2 rum and cokes, this cost 50 euros. Basically double what we had paid anywhere else throughout the city. It cost 50 cents to use the toilet, more if you are paying by card. Music was actually decent, but ruined by ringing random cattle bells on either side of the bar. A very strange experience, maybe try one of the live music venues nearby instead
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandy H. 9 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Free shots were without alcohol just a Sweet syrup, Vodka with Redbull was with very little Vodka and costed more than 12€, every song the staff had to ring a beg loud bell which was annoying. The Music started good and then was not that good mix.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brett B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place if you can get in. Speak Dutch as you are more likely to get in this way. Once you're in you must pay 1.50€ for the toilet. I'm pretty sure this is illegal. Imagine paying everytime for the toilet in a place that's serving drinks.That's crazy Fun time but strings attched.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    kicked me out and wouldn't let me back. extremely rude staff. avoid at all costs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Abraham Ocón C. 7 years ago on Google
    Management shows a clear lack of understanding of what a good service is. Someone was attacked inside the bar by their bouncer after reporting a problem wtih another customer, the bouncer called the victim names and then smashed her phone when the victim filmed him. Please avoid this place! You will get indeed surprised!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan D Ambrose T. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    We had an office party there. It was great, they mentioned our company several times, and got us many drinks. It was crowders but still enough room to dance. They have a spole which was fun to watch poeple trying it out. Music could have been better: DJ keep changing the beat/song/vibe entirely after one to two minutes. (like Electronic to Dutch to Reggaeton). The music sounded very international too. (a bit basic). Otherwise it was a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria T. 7 years ago on Google
    Lady reeled us in with free admission and a shot of drink - tequila for me. Lots of people dancing, drinking, having a good time. It was a nice surprise ;-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaun M. 6 years ago on Google
    It sure was a surprise, one of the best atmospheres of any small bar in Amsterdam. Great fun and not too expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashleigh Makes A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fun bar tenders and banging music. If you don't like crowds this one isn't for you as it can get quite tight, but it's definitely one of the best in the area. Drinks are pretty affordable too especially the large array of shots
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 McKenna C. 1 year ago on Google • 56 reviews
    We went around 10:30 at night and it was still pretty quiet. But my experience here was great - the music was so fun and the staff was really friendly. Drinks were inexpensive as well.

  • 5/5 Simon G. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Absolute insider tip. We were there from 11p.m. p.m. to 3 a.m. and didn't expect anything. Because the bar from the outside is totally inconspicuous. The bartenders are super attentive and even treated us to several rounds of shots. But the best thing was the number of women. I've never experienced anything like that before, we arrived and there were almost only women. And gradually came more and more. And we're talking about Dutch girls, everyone knows the beauty of these ladies. An absolute paradise. :). Music was good too, not a DJ but all time classic. Perfect for kids of the 90s ;).So I can only recommend it.

  • 1/5 Barnabás G. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Terrible staff. I was having a great party, but the behaviour and actions of the toilet woman almost ruined everything... She was absolutely rude and unkind with a lot of people, but the bartenders were not the kindest either. Terrible excecution of hosting a party with 200+ people!

  • 1/5 Aris G. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Racist employee in the door doesnt let internationals in. Awful place.

  • 2/5 Mae M. 1 year ago on Google
    a horrible bar. they’re constantly ringing this loud cow bell at the bar which is super weird. they also played a frozen remix when i was there? just feels unsafe and such a weird atmosphere and crowd

  • 5/5 patheesen 1 year ago on Google
    Always good fun! Very Dutch, very Leidseplein and very “wrong” but always entertaining

  • 3/5 Sonia Espejo R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar to drink, dance, and have fun in Leidsplein.

  • 3/5 Micho M. 6 years ago on Google
    Went there on Friday night. Good party but overcrowded and hot inside. 4.5 euros for beer still good price...

  • 1/5 Luca I. 1 year ago on Google
    I got into the toilet and the toilet lady asked me 1.20€ only afterwards being the required payment not signaled anywhere. She literally stepped in front of me without allowing me to go back to the bar. Then I got my beer full to 1/3 poured to the floor by a waiter who then refused to bring me back my 1/3 of beer when I spotted him pouring it on the floor and bringing it away.

  • 5/5 Valerio V. 5 years ago on Google
    Music is really good, the staff are incredibly friendly and the vibe is pleasant for young people

  • 4/5 Zbigniew P. 4 years ago on Google
    Loud and full of crowd. Don't take your best clothes here unless they can be easily washed from spilled drinks ;-) I had good time here.

  • 4/5 Florian H. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting bar / club. Still impressed with the DJ / bar tender, who was basically running the place by himself!

  • 5/5 Graham B. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome!! Staff really friendly,even brought a drinking game out for us with Free shots!! We come every time when in Amsterdam and just gets better!Thanks lads!

  • 1/5 Hugo K. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I paid 3€ for coat service and when I got my coat, I wanted to go to the bathroom which was next to the coat check (like i had passed the wc payment place already to get my coat) and the wc worker started grabbing and pulling me after i got my coat because i wanted to wash my hands, but apparently i had not paid for the bathroom service. What a joke! She should be fired but moreover, I will not be coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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