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Casablanca

Bar Karaoke bar Jazz club

😠 This review is -100 stars … DONT EVER GO THERE!!! This is the shiftiest place in Amsterdam! The man behind the bar is RUDE, mentally unstable & incompetent. We got removed from the bar and shouted at because one of us was wearing a jumper supporting Ukraine 🤯 Please dont ever go to Casablanca! Dis... People often mention karaoke, time, nice, rude, song, people, sing, staff, Amsterdam, great,


Address

Zeedijk 26E, 1012 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

casablanca.amsterdam

Contact

+31 6 20301993

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.40 (756 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 8 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8 PM to 3 AM
  • Thursday: 8 PM to 3 AM

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  • 1/5 Margarita V. 1 year ago on Google
    This review is -100 stars … DONT EVER GO THERE!!! This is the shiftiest place in Amsterdam! The man behind the bar is RUDE, mentally unstable & incompetent. We got removed from the bar and shouted at because one of us was wearing a jumper supporting Ukraine 🤯 Please dont ever go to Casablanca! Disappointed and disgusted beyond words.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juliana K. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    TL, DR: not worth it Crowd was great and incredibly fun, but as expected reading the other reviews, the owner (or someone who claims to be) is incredibly rude and disrespectful. Physically yanked the glass I had with water out of my hands and screamed it was not allowed to get water from the tap Don't expect anything to change if the owner himself is this unprofessional and unknowledgeable - review is here to warn you that there are better places to spend your money
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tijmen K. 9 months ago on Google
    The music was nice but if you want to sing a karaoke song the dj only favors his friends. As a result, you have to wait 1.5 hours before you can sing a song. There are many nicer karaoke bars in Amsterdam so don't go here!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Romane E. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the worst places you could find in Amsterdam. The owners are clearly unstable, aggressive (also physically) and could use a hospitality training. There’s so many other bars/karaokes around, save your money.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tamara D. 1 year ago on Google
    I've always been curious to go to this place but wow...very very rude hospitality on so many levels. My friend wanted a glas of water, got an empty glass and was send to the restroom to tap her water there!! Like what????? We left after 5 minutes. This place is an absolute disgrace for Amsterdam. I'm surprised it is still open. Take it from a Dutchie never go here, I certainly won't and let everyone I know, know they shouldn't.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Belu T. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is nice but the old man who manage the music is really mean and not friendly at all, he skips your turn after waiting for so long, treats you in a bad way and it’s just uncomfortable because he makes sure to make you feel not welcome there
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Athanasios K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really bad experience, me and my colleagues where kicked out because I touched their DJ gear... If you don’t want people touching your stuff, don’t leave it out in the open and unattended, even better, put something there to block them. I was drunk I didn’t know any better and I’m sorry for that. But they where rude to begin with anyway, especially the bouncer/ DJ whatever he was. If you want a cool karaoke experience, go to The End around the corner. They have books with all the available songs on every table and you can just pick one and submit it at the bar, no DJ gear touching involved 😂 and the staff didn’t look like they hate their jobs and everyone around them. ✌🏻
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jackie Van S. 1 year ago on Google
    I would not recommend this place at all! We tried it on recommendation of another and when we entered, we were the only three people in the bar. The guy managing the karaoke told us to stop requesting songs and get out as we cannot request more than one song at a time because it is not good for business (which he has been in for more then 30 years - he screamed this at us a few times). We then sang our last song and left to which he responded very sulkily as we did not thank him for his “great” services. We told him we left because of his rude treatment and he yelled at us to never come back and leave the worst review of the bar. To end this bizarre behaviour, he slammed the door in our faces and stormed off. In conclusion, really rude staff, worst drinks and the bar is nearing a going-out-of-business stage as we were the only three people in the building. Stay away and have a great night in Amsterdam else where!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shahin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Most of the staff are incredibly grumpy and unfriendly. The guy who controls the music for Karaoke was discarding the song that he doesn’t like and kept flirting with all the girls in a rude way. In the picture you can see all the discarded song cards. If you are not careful they think you are drunk and they charge you a lot for a bottle of water!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bernhard Z. 9 months ago on Google
    This is an old style karaoke bar where you never know whether you actually get to sing as the guy at the computer arbitrarily kicks out (strong, fitting, upbeat) songs last minute. Better book a room at “Duke of Tokyo” or another decent place. What a waste of time is this. At some point they just play an hour of the “toppers” in concert. Yay!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Valentina L. 1 year ago on Google
    The DJ was an older guy that completely lost it when I just approach to see if my song was there. It was completely rude and without any reason. He pushed me physically too and completely unnecessarily. Disrespectful and rude
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 LioHenry 1. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in Amsterdam for a weekend with friends and were looking for a nice karaoke bar. We liked it quite a bit on the first day. The bar was crowded but had a nice flair, the staff was nice and the prices comparatively very attractive. We had a nice evening, but were annoyed that our song requests were lost in the queue and we had to go to the DJ and ask where our song was. That's the only way to have a realistic chance of really being able to sing karaoke. Unfortunately, this is not a very fair organisation, especially when you consider that some guests were allowed to sing 3-4 times within an hour. But because we were satisfied with the evening, we went again the next day. It was pouring rain and we literally ran to the bar. After the first three of us were in the bar, the bouncer said that the other five were not allowed in. The reason for the exclusion was ridiculous: One of our people went up the stairs to protect himself from the rain. The bouncer asked him to step back. He did so at the drop of a hat. The bouncer didn't see it that way. He explained that the person would not get in because he had not behaved properly. What he specifically meant by that is still not clear to us. It was a pity because until then he seemed quite nice and understanding, but in the situation he behaved very stubbornly and childishly because he was not even ready for an explanation. Perhaps this gentleman should be educated again about how to deal with guests. We have never experienced anything so unfriendly the whole weekend. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to give this karaoke bar one star. Cool bar, but unfortunately an extremely unfriendly bouncer, so not to be recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Timm 6 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Dj Johan is the worst. He makes racist jokes and is just a horrible person. Too bad cause karaoke is fun, but he's ruining it for everyone. Would come there all the time if he wouldn't be there
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mary Alice R. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I had such a horrible experience with the DJ who was an older man, he physically pushed me hard on the shoulder twice when I walked up to the DJ booth and briefly leaned forward to view the screen to see if my song was next. I saw from a previous review that the EXACT same thing happened to another woman. It’s unbelievable that staff here is aggressive towards people who are just trying to sing karaoke with their friends. To physically push someone is completely unacceptable. Avoid avoid avoid!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 melody r. 1 year ago on Google
    Was way too busy and packed, which might signify that it's popular but staff was quite grof and rude: everything from ordering a drink, to requesting a song, to trying to step outside to smoke we were met with unpleasant experiences. Planning a fun night out? Totally worth skipping in my opinion.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ban d. 2 years ago on Google
    Not nice Bartender. Actually nice but never had such a bad experience with the stuff. Don't go there
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Angie S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ll never ever come back to this place. I normally only post positive reviews but I have to review this place. The bartender is very unkind and well just a jerk. I asked for his name but he refused probably because he knew he was being a jerk. He said he was the owner of the bar, he’s bald or maybe shaved head looks between the ages of 30 > 40. My bf and I stopped by between the hours of 10 and 12, the girl who was bartending, lady downstairs taking coats and front door man were friendly and professional but this guy is so weird and awful. I hate that I allowed his behavior to disturb my inner peace and night. I really feel sad that I came here. The first time I went I also didn’t have a great time. I thought I’d give it a second chance but no, this guy really solidified my decision. There’s so many better places. Avoid! Avoid! It’s not worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jose Luis P. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Place where they treated me and my friends badly for just asking for songs. Unacceptable treatment from the DJ who spoke to you with arrogance and in a derogatory way (he also erased our songs). The young guy in the middle of the room didn't let us have a good time either. A friend of mine ended up crying from the anguish and anxiety caused by these two individuals (to call them that).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben Z. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Very rude and aggressive owner. Can kick you out if you are leaving a bag for 5 min in the floor… Will not recommend. Also - not cheap and crowded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mika 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Was there first time with 2 other international guys on Saturday. I thought the place would be bigger than it actually was. Drink prices were okay comparing to other parts of Amsterdam but we went there to sing. Karaoke host was unprofessional. Okay, he knew how to control the mixer etc.. but forgot all the new people who wanted to sing and instead keeps putting same singers all over again and ignoring new singers. We needed to tell him about this and we were not the only ones so in the end we did sang. Probably 1st and last time in this bar. I am not going to come here anytime soon and not recommend to come here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pilar B. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a beautiful bar and they offer karaoke but not really the athmosphere I expected, at least when I was there. It could have been better, more attractive to the costumer. Probably much better any other day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fred J. 1 year ago on Google
    We were inside singing and dancing the whole night, and out of a sudden the staff kicked us out because we were singing "too much", apparently in a karaoke bar. We even asked for tap water and they said they didnt have any. They were very physical, pushed us out grabbing us by the arms, even kicked out our friends who were girls just because they were with us. It is not understandable how guests can be kicked out for having a good time and enjoying the night in a bar where they have karaoke. Unacceptable!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andres van der L. 4 years ago on Google
    I never write reviews, but this experience was particularly bad. The bar tending was fine, but the person responsible for the karaoke was so rude that I had to leave my group of friends. When I tried to find a song, he dropped this massive book of barely legible text on my face. And when I said anything in response he got super aggressive despite my attempts to calm the situation. That's the last time I will go to Casablanca and I recommend everyone else to look for another karaoke bar (try the End) in Amsterdam. No point wasting your night here when there are 10 places nearby where you won't be belittled and shouted at.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathlin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place with a good atmosphere and friendly staff. One of the few places we could find in the area that stayed opened late and where you could actually stand and interact with other people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juliana M. 9 months ago on Google
    It makes me really curious when someone has an establishment in the middle of the touristic area and hate international people. Get over yourself. Rude staff, specially the security guys, I think they get off on feeling powerful over people with their job!! Very embarrassing guys, seriously seek some therapy, could help you with your perspective on what is your actual job!! It’s not that deep. Also the “dj” actually decided what people can sing, is very rude and overall super bad vibes bar, avoid it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ceyda A. 10 months ago on Google
    As usual, good fun, w updated song list to die for 😍❤️ was nice to c the familiar faces & meet the new ones ❤️

  • 5/5 Giles SilverTree L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely this place best Karaoke in Europe Staff warm and friendly including the security... All legends!! We have been back several times over the last few years excellent nights every time.

  • 5/5 Amit P. 2 years ago on Google
    A proper dutch night out experience. There is a small stage with 2 or 3 mic to sing together. Hang your jackets downstairs. Cheap drinks, great fun!

  • 1/5 Daniel V. 2 years ago on Google
    Just passed by this place today and had to remember a terrible experience about 7 years ago (yes, it was that bad that I still remember). Do yourself a favour and don't even set a foot here.

  • 5/5 Mutti 7 months ago on Google
    This placerade is really great if you’re looking for a great time to just grab a beer or a drink and hangout an they also have karaoke for when you get drunk and wanna have the best time of your life. And even if you are a turist and just need guidance, the personnel are more than happy to help you . Overall great place

  • 1/5 Ozan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty rude bartender. I think they hate their job and have some personal issues. You might have fun in this bar but things might also get a completely different turn all of a sudden. Stay away if you don’t want to risk your night.

  • 3/5 Daniel 2 years ago on Google
    Karaoke at its best. The main guy is fantastic

  • 5/5 Marcus K. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm reading at a five-star although I don't think you should go there. I'm only because I want it to be available when I come through town and went to go myself. There are points in time when the bar is too full to invite any others inside. This really is a hidden gem in Amsterdam. Some of my most favorite memories are in this bar. Great karaoke or in reality not so great karaoke with awful voices but yet lots and lots and lots of fun. Great spot.

  • 4/5 Adam S. 8 months ago on Google
    Busy enough for fun, but not stifling. The speakers are not facing all directions, so hearing the songs while performing is quite hard. You might miss the rhythm. The crowd doesn't care, everyone is singing anyway.

  • 1/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you have an injury they treat you like second class citizens. They think you’re drunk despite you’re in pain. Honestly the most unhelpful and untrustworthy people I’ve met

  • 2/5 Amy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Please don’t go if you are a tourist. You will be treated with lots of hostility from the staff. Looks like a great time if you are Dutch though.

  • 2/5 Nils J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice kareoke and nice beer selection. Would be nice if it weren't for the incredibly rude staff. Both the old man at the computer and the bartender are people that shouldn't work in kareoke bars if they have such a problem with guests.

  • 5/5 mahmoud b. 11 months ago on Google
    It was my first karaoke night, and It was beyond expectations. I loved the place. To Daniel, the best host and bartender 🍻. You were awesome 👌

  • 5/5 Jonathan N. 1 year ago on Google
    A very unique. Karaoke experience. Dutch style open mic!

  • 4/5 Alexander B. 5 years ago on Google
    Good karaoke bar! Nice atmosphere and a lot of choices for songs. The DJ was interactive at the right moments. Apart from the some of visitors the overall vibe was good. Would certainly recommend whenever you feel like singing.

  • 5/5 Nini B. 1 year ago on Google
    We were group of 5,unforgettable time,guy who runs the place is very cool,prices for drink are really good and drinks are amazing.Staff was very nice to us.overall experience was amazing,will be coming back

  • 4/5 Ricardo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Always fun to sing a few karaoke songs with friends. Nice staff and a very relaxed atmosphere with locals and tourists

  • 1/5 Anastasia S. 4 years ago on Google
    This was the worst experience I have had in Amsterdam. I went there will a small group of friends and an extremely rude manager asked us to leave after we asked for an extra glass of tap water. He claimed that there is only one glass of water allowed per person. It also seemed like he had something against people who are non-Dutch natives. Would never recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Team here are absolutely amazing! Thank you always for looking after us and giving us a great time. We fly just to come and see you.

  • 5/5 Ntombifuthi N. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately, I couldn't take pictures but I enjoyed my time there. Bartender was nice and spoke English. Bathrooms were a typical bar status. I would just suggest that they update the karaoke songs on their system to also include current songs (at least until 2020). Other than that, good experience!

  • 1/5 Erik van H. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    An extremely nice place if it wasnt for the older dj who felt like his sense of failure needed to dominate the place. What a miserable piece of furniture that dresses such a nice room.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Graham W. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    It is my first time in Amsterdam, I am here with my old pals on holiday. We decided to hit the town and sing together for old times sake and landed here first. Obviously, we queued Galway girls right away to start the night off right. Couldn’t be more disappointed, we were getting heckled by the employees our entire song. The geezer MC was talking over our performance and commented on our physical appearances. Safe to say I will never be going back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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

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