Bananenbar
Bananenbar
2.5
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Monday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
About
The most fun and surprising bar in the heart of Red Light District Amsterdam. Bananas play an important role in the entertainment and we are not talking cocktails here! At Banana Bar, scarcely dressed girls will make your heart beat faster and we will make sure your glass is always filled!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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- Nieuwmarkt • 3 min walk
- Centraal Station • 6 min walk
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2.5
93 reviews
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Ryan C
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This place really is disgusting. You walk through the doors and get hounded from the second you walk through the door to the second you leave. They ask you to buy them a drink and when the bill comes find out it cost you €50. The girls are vile and try to swipe every penny off you. Steer clear
Written 17 November 2021
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Jim1981_05
Brussels, Belgium370 contributions
Aug 2021
Most bad in whole Amsterdam! Go this place only if you want to get rid of all you're money, or just want to spend black money in a pit. Entrance money was in August 2021 about 25 or 50 EURO depending on level ... Lower level was included 2 drinks and when you get inside, girls where pushy,and pushing to buy overpriced drinks and lapdances (30-50 EURO) ... if you refuse, the girls get angry and want to get security.
I did this atraction yess, just because i wanted to see, but damn, if i knew it i would throw up on this place ...
If guys want to spend money on girls or h0s, prefer to spend it on a ho in front of the window in amsterdam for an hour or where you can arrange a good price for service, or safe a little bit more, and fly to asia, Thailand,filipinnes or probably Latin America. Way more fun, entertainment, and not to be threated like bad like this bad hole ! Bananenbar =no
I did this atraction yess, just because i wanted to see, but damn, if i knew it i would throw up on this place ...
If guys want to spend money on girls or h0s, prefer to spend it on a ho in front of the window in amsterdam for an hour or where you can arrange a good price for service, or safe a little bit more, and fly to asia, Thailand,filipinnes or probably Latin America. Way more fun, entertainment, and not to be threated like bad like this bad hole ! Bananenbar =no
Written 17 August 2021
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haydan b
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
We have spent four nights in Amsterdam and everyone has been accommodating and lovely. The banana bar charges €40 for entry and two drinks and inside is full of girls that insist that you must pay at least €65 as a minimum or leave without your two promises drinks. This place is the biggest tourist trap in Amsterdam with the second you walk in they are rude and demand nothing but money for nothing, we drank one drink and left as soon as possible with every person that approached us being nothing but abusive and demanding money instantly. Avoid at all costs unless you want to loose unbelievable amounts of money with nothing in return other than polishing the ego of the abusive girls that approache you inside. Go to literally any other bar in Amsterdam if you are up for a laugh or anything else.
Written 11 February 2024
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Matt M
Gravesend, UK3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
So we were recommended to try out the Banna-bar, everything was going well, and the sales guy gave us a detailed insight into what to expect from either paying for the strippers or paying $60 to see some strippers do some weird stuff with a banana. (Which is what we wanted) After a 1hour, you get kicked out.
We got 4 tickets each, and each ticket had 4 drinks. Me and my friend complained about the drinks as they weren't nice, in fact, they almost tasted like some cheap alcohol.
As soon as we sat down, the stripper told us to spend further money to see any action.. and considering we paid $60, we did not want to spend much.
As soon as she realized we were not going to spend more, she wasn't interested and just laid down.
The vibe was bad in there and it just didn't feel right in there and it's hard to complain to anyone.
I've never felt so robbed!
So we just decided to cut our losses and leave.
So
We got 4 tickets each, and each ticket had 4 drinks. Me and my friend complained about the drinks as they weren't nice, in fact, they almost tasted like some cheap alcohol.
As soon as we sat down, the stripper told us to spend further money to see any action.. and considering we paid $60, we did not want to spend much.
As soon as she realized we were not going to spend more, she wasn't interested and just laid down.
The vibe was bad in there and it just didn't feel right in there and it's hard to complain to anyone.
I've never felt so robbed!
So we just decided to cut our losses and leave.
So
Written 9 July 2023
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Paul
Denbigh, UK3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Group of four friends and couldn’t decide between this and Casa Rosso, which I’d visited years previously. Mistakenly thought Banenabar would be similar with stage show, etc, Not the case. It’s essentially a dark room with women on podiums wanting extra money to put on shows. €50 Euro to get in with 4 drinks included. Go to the other show at Casa Rosso and have a better night.
Written 11 July 2022
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Monica North
57 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Terrible! Get told at door shows with unlimited dances and two drinks for €40 each & they sold it to us saying we would get lots of sexy dancers. We just wanted a laugh we are two straight women. We paid the money got taken upstairs then was demanded we put our coats in cloakroom more money as a tip then we were approached/grabbed by a women who told us we had to have a lap dance another €35 each and we were not allowed to just go up there for a drink. We were offered 2 drinks so we had a beer then felt so scared and vulnerable we just wanted to get out of there. RIP off con and we paid €80 for two small beers! We were not going to ask for a refund the doormen are huge and we just wanted to get out of there back to feeling safe. Do not go in here! The €2 peep shows were much better so don’t waste your money!!! DO NOT BOTHER unless you want to spend fortunes on a women rubbing herself on you!! 😡😡😡
Written 1 May 2024
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Lee G
Cambridge, UK113 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The amount of people that get pulled into this place can only be attributed to either being intoxicated or naive. You will pay a fee to enter in return get a set amount of drinks (that’s if they even accept the coupons) you’ll then be pushed into paying for extras within your one hour allocation. Genuinely don’t see the fun in this bar whatsoever but if this is “your thing” then waste €400 plus here 👍🏻
Written 7 December 2023
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Adonis
Frederiksvaerk, Denmark11 contributions
Sept 2024 • Business
I was walking around the streets looking for my dog Tyson. Tyson ran away earlier, so I tried to look out for Tyson this place, because he loves banana. Tyson wasn't there, but it was a good place, very kind people
Written 14 September 2024
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Itsmetimmy
Amsterdam1 contribution
We were encouraged to enter for 60 euros each for live show including all drinks for 1 hour. To our surprise once inside there was no show unless another 75 euros were paid
and only refills available for drinks. After 35 minutes we were told that our hour was up and we had to leave. Visited this establishment 5 years ago and had a very enjoyable experience so sad to see it has gone downhill so badly since.
Used to recommend but no longer can.
and only refills available for drinks. After 35 minutes we were told that our hour was up and we had to leave. Visited this establishment 5 years ago and had a very enjoyable experience so sad to see it has gone downhill so badly since.
Used to recommend but no longer can.
Written 20 June 2014
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mona l
Sittingbourne, UK9 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Paid €25 to get in lasted ten minutes got thrown out manhandled because I was sitting in the wrong sofa ! Dancers were lovely whilst giving me a lap dance but straight after absolutely rude racist . Literally the drinks aren’t even worth it. Guess what they don’t give a flying f**k what u think. The men ( bouncers ) do not deserve to be called men . I was bruised by the bouncer in this pic
Written 17 August 2018
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Can you just come here and see the banana show still? I came here maybe 18 years ago and had a great night watching the show, I would like to treat a mate but the reviews suggested it’s more of strip bar now. Any one know the score?
Written 10 February 2024
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