We thought we would be able to see our friends band after pre-purchasing tickets. We didn't realize that you need to wait in line for an hour to ensure that you can see the band. We ended up sitting upstairs on the couch drinking and listening to our childhood friends band from Fargo, ND. The concert sounded great! Just couldn't see s#*t. The bar tender was really friendly, and told us that the venue could hold up to 500 people and that currently only 300 tickets were sold. It was shoulder to shoulder, people standing on stairs, balcony, wherever they could catch a glimpse. The saddest thing I saw all night was a couple holding each other at the bottom of the stairwell to the lockers/bathrooms, swaying in their seated position, eyes closed, trying to enjoy the music. I wanted to tell them that if they pushed through the horde, there was standing space on the balcony. As the show concluded, we waited around to say hi to our friends in the band and just after the line died down to sign autographs everyone was quickly being escorted outside. Apparently 'Im with the band!' doesn't even work for the band. After rendezvousing with them afterward at nearby bar Louis (awesome place, tasty food) they were peeved since the club had oversold the 350 cap. They sold 485 tickets. This would be an amazing venue at 250-300 person limit. The Bitterzoet has been bittersweet.

Small venue but the stage is very low giving it an intimate vibe which is great but with the Dutch audience mentality you can be sure your small companions need to either be there early or look at the backs of long men that won’t move.

Great club, awesome music, decor was Interesting. Upstairs was a little worn down and bathrooms were trashed as well as many storage lockers weren't working. Though purpose of visiting probably won't have that on their mind.

We were treated unbelievable rude. The bartender was screaming behind the bar, she couldn't handle the crowd. We waited for 20 min, then she ran from behind the bar to scream in our face (while spitting in our face) and accused us wrongfully for not paying for drinks we didn't received, then said that she would have us thrown out, which they did! I was never so embarrassed in my life! Afterwards they said to give us a refund for the purchased tickets and payed drinks and make it up to us. They acknowledged on the phone that there were more complaints about this person behind the bar. Also according to witnesses, several other guest were harassed by this person that night. They promised to call for a refund, but instead blocked us. I will never set foot in here again and writing this review feels already like a waist of my time. It has been some months ago, but wasn't ready to write about it until now, as it was pretty traumatic!

Quite a nice club, cozy, easy to reach via metro. Great sound and atmosphere. I saw The Waeve (with Blur's Graham Coxon), and loved everything

Went to see Nina Nesbitt at Bitterzoet, lockers are 2 euros and stood near the bar and close to the stage. Small and cozy. Good experience overall.

Amazing club and amazing experience i absolutely like it But the guard onthe entrance took my iced coffee and water bottle when we entered and when i was leaving i asked him to return them to me but he said i threw them in the garbage and also said u shouldnt have brought them here. he was really rude!!!!

Very rude security guard, treaded me like I wasn’t even there even though I bought tickets. Do not recommend.

Undeground club, sound systems are good, but because the place itself not too big and isolated on level below surface, you might wanna take earplugs, i've been without them partying hard in first lane so two next days couldn't hear a thing. Toilets are not so nice, only one handwash out of 3 works in men toilet. If you wish to keep your belongings in box you have to pay 2 euro with coin, or with card, after you open it you have to pay again if you want to use again, so don't forget anything that you want to keep with you, or leave in box. Bar is fine, prices 2-3 times more expensive than in store, keep it in mind if you want to buy redbull, or beer on bar. Overall place is 9/10 just remember to take earplugs (just in case), and be prepared to face a toilet monster.

Had a great party there on Friday night. Very nice staff. Good, friendly party people. Great DJ. Fair prices. Wasn't our last party there for sure.

Only knew it as a club, but it's a very nice venue for smaller performances. Really pleasant experience!

My 18yo daughter went out in Bitterzoet and lost her wallet. She contacted them few days later and they had found it. She got it back including all of her money. Great to see that kind of reliability and honesty in Amsterdam nightlife!

It probably depends on who is performing but I went to the BBQ party with some friends and it was a great time. The crowd is definitely young to mid 20s. Drinks were priced relatively well. Dancing was great. Smoke room upstairs. The vibe was definietly hip, I almost felt overdressed in my short sleeve button down shirt. I would recommend checking their lineup before going to see if you like the music being played

Great music...fun place to go dance!

Nice vibes. Decent DJ's. Not enough space to really dance though. Had a great night nonetheless. Still recommend 👍🏾

Party supposed to be 80s and 90s hip hop music but it was nothing close to it. It was overcrowded. On top of that we had to wait on a queue to go outside for a smoke. We also had 5 minutes to smoke infront of the place because the next group had to come outside.

What a great little venue. This place has some great soul and a great feeling. I'm not sure there is a bad spot in the place to see a show.

Can you spell fake advertisement? The event poster/social media said dancehall party but they only played hip hop music all night. DJ’s transitions were mid, MC kept interrupting which made it sound not smooth. Nothing against hip hop by the way, but don’t promote something and then not deliver. Drinks were cheap which is good, not a lot of space to dance but nothing too dramatic.

Went to see an artist I didn't know anything about. But she was fun. The vibes were nice and I had a good time.

Was pretty good looking spot. Just the toilets were a bit ehm iffy i should say. Some faucets in the mens loo didnt work. With that said it was very clean. I wish i had made more good pictures since it was really pretty inside.

When you exit the club you cannot re-enter the club. Paid 16 euros for 30 minutes because I could not re- enger the club. Worst club ever visited. M usic is not worth the 16 euros. Do not recommend

Fun club went on a thursday, good music, fun people, prices are okay, alot of small groups about 2-4 people. One issue is that let's say 3 out of 6 sinks in the male restroom were out of order. Overall good experience for 19yr old!

Great venue, I have been to see some great shows here.

I went to the disco which is located downstairs. It was a cool disco with good selection of R&B songs! Dance floor is a bit small, bathrooms are okay (for a disco), lockers cost 2 euro, there is a smoking room and two old game consoles upstairs! If you like R&B then definitely give it a try!

A definite dive bar atmosphere with toilets the like of which I've only experienced in some rough bars in New Orleans. Still all of this adds to the atmosphere and the stained glass windows are s nice touch. Door staff were friendly and helpful.

We visited the Bitterzoet Club to see Blood Red Shoes playing. Tickets were purchased on-line in advance (no membership fee payable) & scanned at the door either from a phone or a printout. The club holds about 350 people. The stage is quite small but was OK for BRS. We stood to the left of the stage on a small balcony. There were 2 bars, one upstairs by the balcony. Prices were OK.

Very nice venue that ain't too big. Tickets here are quite cheap and the smoking room is quite fancy and with nice lounge chairs.

Saw Graham Coxon. Great gig. Great little venue.

Very nice and cozy small stage... Great place to see your favourite band.

Great place, gorgeous friendly staff, from the doorkeeper, the entry up to the bar no one could have been more friendly ! *****

Firstly security were so nice , we came on kings night busy period with no tickets early . They let us in . Dj was amazing the staff were nice 👍🏿, but remember it’s a very younger crowd .

If you love 90's/2000s hip-hop venues this is the place to go

They treated my friend really rude, they used physical force to take out a 50kg girl. I do Not recommend. Please choose another place to go dancing

Went to a concert here, I loved it. The space is small but very beautiful. Made the concert feel very personal.

Very old music bar. I was at the concert of my friend Daria Zu and I made a photo reportage. I liked the atmosphere and people around. It located close to Amsterdam Central station.

After years this is THE club for polite and nice staff and for Real nice people too meet and or dance with, i have been falling and dropping littery from having fun in there, my words cant discribe how much i respect this party Club and bar and stage the bitterzoet

The place is cozy and the interior is really cool but it's very crowded and the ventilation needs improvement. I'm pretty sure temperature was close to 30 during the party! Other than that it's a nice place with a nice bar.

Always a good time on Friday for their old school RnB and Hip Hop tunes!

Great night at the Fuego event! Listening and vibing to 90’s And 00’s R&B / Hip Hop

Music or noise? Promoted the "Urban Classics" themed night but played unknown Dutch music and bad music in general. None of the popular and loved urban classics music were played. Left after an hour of disappointment.

Lovely place good vibes and lovely concert It was my first time there but I enjoyed it very much