The Waterhole
Important to know
- Website: https://waterhole.nl
- Address: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 49 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Getting here: Leidseplein Tram Stop (80 m) - Lines 2 and 12
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM; Friday and Saturday, 12:30 PM - 4:00 AM
The Waterhole is a famous live music bar in central Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Highlights include pool tables, seven TVs for sports, live performances, and the longest Happy Hour in Amsterdam, running daily from noon to 9:00 PM, except during events.
The bar offers a wide selection of beers and other drinks, along with snacks and appetizers.
Live rock music is featured nightly, with schedules available on the bar’s website.
The bar is open from Sunday to Thursday, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 AM, and on Friday and Saturday, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 AM.
The Waterhole also has its own merchandise line.
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