Name: Bar Bario
Address: Bilderdijkstraat 186, 1053 LD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rating: 4.6

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Soft Space

A quiet community event offering one-on-one support and conversation to help people feel calm and grounded.

The Conversation Club

A community event called The Conversation Club hosted at Bar Bario for everyone to gather and talk.

Three slow, soulful courses - a Pakistani iftar woven with memory and warmth. The menu is inclusive; vegetarian-friendly, with both meat (halal) and vegetarian options.

Mehfil Iftar

A community dinner featuring a Pakistani iftar with inclusive, vegetarian and halal options.

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A community discussion at Bar Bario about the popular show Heated Rivalry, exploring its cultural impact and themes.

Tarot Readings

A community event offering tarot card readings at Bar Bario.

Sketch & Cake

A casual community gathering at Bar Bario for sketching, chatting, and enjoying cake with a drink in hand.

A calm place to land when life feels loud. No pressure, no fixing, just real conversation and gentle shifts. One-on-one support led by Najma. Sign up via the link in bio or DM Najma.

A community event called Soft Space hosted at Bar Bario.

The last edition of our cozy monthly arts & crafts gathering at Bar Bario for QT*BIPOC femmes and friends—bring your projects, supplies, and vibes, or just come for the chatter.

Stitch 'n Bitch

A social gathering where people can knit, chat, and socialize at Bar Bario.

A weekly event at Bar Bario featuring music and social gatherings.

Bario Last Month Programme

What does it mean to take up space fully? To speak without softening our truth? To celebrate Blackness in all it forms? Expect powerful poetry and spoken word, music, visual art.

Akomafm Poetry

A community poetry night organized by Akomafm at Bar Bario.

Dance with us at Tilla Tec, while we celebrate our sistren Pamela's 6 year anniversary. Bario we'll be hosting the booty bopping fishtank with TAMACHUCHO.

Pamela invites Bario

A ticketed anniversary party featuring performances by BENNY2 B2B CRINKHOFF.

Come warm up for the party at Tilla Tec later that evening with us! Receive a free shot with every drink to get the hips a little loose.

Predrinks

A social party called Predrinks at Bar Bario.

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DJ set Don Dani & Juf Els

A party featuring DJ Don Dani and Juf Els at Bar Bario.

Queer Speed-Friending

A social event where queer people can meet new friends quickly through speed-friending.

Opening "Erotic Faces"

An event to celebrate the opening of "Erotic Faces" at Bar Bario.

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Interval Training (all levels)

Show Anouchka Gwen

A drag show featuring Anouchka Gwen at Bar Bario.

Razeen Listening Session

A community listening session featuring Razeen at Bar Bario.

Sip & Shop

A community event where people can enjoy drinks and shop at Bar Bario.

Workshop Erotic Faces

A community workshop focused on exploring and creating erotic facial expressions.

Barrio Flirts

A social dating event at Bar Bario called Barrio Flirts.

This exhibition explores what Bario has meant to you as a community space. It centers themes of belonging, feeling at home, finding community, and chosen family.

Final Exhibition

A community art exhibition exploring the meaning of Bario as a space for belonging, home, community, and chosen family.

Come celebrate Naaz' new album together with an intimate acoustic set of the entire record. She'll tell little tales about the songs

Album release Naaz

A party celebrating the release of Naaz's new album at Bar Bario.

This is the final exhibition at Bar Bario, an ode to what the space has meant to the community it was created to serve - as a safer space, a living room, and a creative hub. All the works in this exhibition are created by people who have worked at Bar Bario, are part of its community, or have contributed to the space in meaningful ways. The exhibition centers themes of belonging, feeling at home and finding community. Alongside the exhibition opening, we will host a farewell Arts & Crafts Community Market, celebrating the artists who have shaped this space over the years, whether through organizing events, participating in exhibitions, or contributing in other meaningful ways. The market will feature a variety of art pieces, prints, delicious food, and even live tattooing.

An Ode to Bar Bario - The Final Exhibition

A market and exhibition showcasing the work of local artists and makers.

Join us for the very last edition of Mosaiko Game Night, with Mosaiko's sound system and hosts - nothing less than shits & giggles is waiting for you.

Mosaiko Game Night

A community game night hosted by Bar Bario.

The post announces the very last day of Bar Bario, featuring a line-up of Bario Babes performing. It marks the end of a 5-year journey.

Bario Closing Party

A social party at Bar Bario to celebrate the end of an event or period.

An event celebrating the community with a focus on sharing and inclusivity.

Dear Bar Bario

A Beyoncé themed party celebrating the Renaissance album.

Renaissance After Party

Photo exhibition exploring memories from Tahrir Square to Maspero.

Mapping Memories : From Tahrir to Maspero

Yara

Arts and crafts day for BPOC trans and non-binary community.

BPOC Trans & Non-Binary Arts’N’Crafts

Lukas

Celebration of tit's with performances and activities.

Tittyversary

Larisya

Queer market featuring diverse products and art.

Queer Art Fair

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Documentary photography exhibition exploring Cova da Moura.

Cova da Moura Dexa Mundo Papia

Bar Bario in Amsterdam receives high praise for its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and creative cocktails. Reviewers appreciate its inclusive environment and unique vibe, making it a recommended spot for a relaxed night out. The bar's location outside the main tourist areas contributes to a less crowded experience.

Amsterdam has a long-standing reputation as a global queer capital, with the historic Reguliersdwarsstraat and warm inclusivity in the Jordaan and the Canal Belt. The city celebrates major events like Amsterdam Pride and features a wide-ranging LGBT+ nightlife, cultural institutions, and advocacy traditions rooted in Dutch liberalism.

Bar Bario

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Events at Bar Bario

Upcoming events

June 2026

Renaissance After Party

Mapping Memories : From Tahrir to Maspero

BPOC Trans & Non-Binary Arts’N’Crafts

Tittyversary

Queer Art Fair

Cova da Moura Dexa Mundo Papia

Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026

Soft Space

The Conversation Club

Mehfil Iftar

Conversation Club

Tarot Readings

Sketch & Cake

Soft Space

Stitch 'n Bitch

Bario Last Month Programme

Akomafm Poetry

Pamela invites Bario

Tarot Readings

Predrinks

DJ set Don Dani & Juf Els

Queer Speed-Friending

Opening "Erotic Faces"

Interval Training (all levels)

Show Anouchka Gwen

Razeen Listening Session

Sip & Shop

Tarot Readings

Workshop Erotic Faces

Barrio Flirts

Final Exhibition

Album release Naaz

An Ode to Bar Bario - The Final Exhibition

Mosaiko Game Night

Bario Closing Party

Dear Bar Bario

Dear Bar Bario

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