nightclubs
Korsakoff
Lijnbaansgracht 161
+31 20 625 78 54â
Tram Rozengracht
A more alternative, run-down but cheap place that often has live music. Alternative nightspot for fans of metal, industrial, goth, and techno. Some live music and popular club nights. A bit off the beaten path but worth it.
bars and pubs
Soundgarden
Marnixstraat 166
+31 20 620 28 53â
Top metal/grungy/punky pub, most relaxed drinking atmosphere in town. Really nice, secluded terrace for drinking beer in the sun. can smoke, but not buy, puff.
Unlike the mainstream bars and clubs in the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan offers a different atmosphere with obscure rock, metal and alternative music. But there's also plenty of old fashioned neighbourhood bars and 'hip' places.