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Paradiso

Weteringschans 6-8 | Grachtengordel: East, Amsterdam 1017, The Netherlands
31 20 626 45 21
Ranked #5 of 153 nightlife in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
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LA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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I have visited this place a week ago. The search at the entrance was terrible. The security guys took everything out of your pockets and even socks. The problem was that I had a prescribed medication in my coat pocket, several pills, these guys took it out from my pockets and threw it away. Actually no questions were asked, I... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Great venue - Just a pain in the behind you have to pay €3 membership if you're not a member. More

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woking
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Superb venue for seeing a band. Didn't have too wait a long time for a beer. On this particular night it was standing downstairs with two upper levels of balconies which gave an excellent view. Really enjoyed it. The Dutch are friendly too which makes it even better. More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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A venue with great atmosphere - we saw Emeli Sande here and the acoustics were fantastic. There are seats overlooking the balconies on the upper levels which gives a great view away from the crowds. Barmen served a great swift Heineken! We goot our tickets online but you do alos need membership to get in - this was unexpected but... More

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Athens
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

it was so good, i went 2 nights in a row. beautiful people, amazing music ( it was an British-themed weekend when I went), regular priced drinks, the space is awe-some and i wish i lived in amsterdam just to go there every weekend or so :) More

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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Went to see the Manic Street Preachers, was a brilliant vene, no barrier to the stage, reasonable beer prices, the only downside is the use of 2 small doors to try and squeeze everyone out of when it comes to leaving More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Recently visted this venue as part of the 5 days off festival. Had a wonderful time and highly recommend this as somewhere to visit if there is something or someone of your taste playing. Very polite staff who could not be more helpful, also a really nice atmosphere and good friendly crowd. More

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Amsterdam
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Seeing a live band at Paradiso is a must! Great selection of live bands with an incredibly cool atmosphere. If you like seeing live music, get there while you're in town. Well worth it. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This is a former church so the acoustics were great. There was some pretty extreme drunkeness but everyone behaved in a very gentlemanly/ladylike fashion! Great night out - we left at 4am and it was still going. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

We went to see Bellowhead at the Paradiso and was not disappointed.The building is an old church. The place has loads of character and no matter where you are, the stage seems an arms length away.The acoustics are excellent . Many huge bands have played here over the years and i would certainly recommend a visit to anyone. You will... More

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