ABE Club & Lounge
ABE Club & Lounge
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In the heart of the centre of Amsterdam, adjacent to the bustling Rembrandtplein you will find the historically famous theatre street, the Amstelstraat. Situated at number 30, in a monumental bank building once managed by Abraham Carl Wertheim, you will now find ABE club & lounge.The name “ABE” refers to the nickname given to Mr Wertheim by his American business associates.Remember when a night out was still entirely dominated by socializing, service and pure pampering?Inspired by the nightlife of New York, Dubai and Tel Aviv, ABE club & lounge will put Amsterdam back on the map as a stylish and sophisticated place to be and go out. A more mature crowd can meet and socialize with like-minded people in a metropolitan atmosphere with the good old Dutch ‘gezelligheid’.High Energy, Dynamic, Fun, Dance Music & Entertainment; these are the key elements that make up for the Club area in ABE. Behind the 8.5 meter long bar you will find the bartenders ready to serve you with a smile. Waitresses cater to the needs of our VIP guests seated behind gold bars…ABE Lounge - A great opportunity to socialize, flirt and chat behind the impressive safe doors… The bartenders and waitresses welcome you for a perfectly served drink at the bar or at your table.Door Policy and dresscodeABE club & lounge welcomes mature and like-minded people. Party Chique (no caps)
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Neighborhood: 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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JustinBrandonLA
Los Angeles, CA59 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
The concierge at our hotel recommended this place, as we wanted a fun club with great table service, since we had a large group. It was our one night out and we wanted a place where we could hang out as a group, while still being part of a fun club.
Our table was booked for a group of 8 and the price paid was close to $800 just for the table alone (alcohol, beyond the first bottle, was separate). Upon arrival, they escorted us to a tiny small table propped up against a wall hidden behind the DJ booth with no chairs or seating. I've never heard of "table service" where you eight of you must stand crowded around a cocktail table. Nearly a dozen other tables sat empty at this point. Upon speaking to the hostess, she informed me those tables were already booked for their "regulars" and when I protested, she informed me "it is done" and walked away. The manager was able to move the "table" at least to the side of the DJ booth so we'd have some view, but the idea that customers paying hundreds of euros for VIP table service would not even be given proper service that you'd find anywhere else in the world is laughable.
Even more frustrating was the fact that even though most of the empty tables were eventually sat, very few actually drank much alcohol. In our case, we were buying a lot of vodka and champagne, yet we couldn't even be given a proper place to drink it. The cocktail waitress herself wanted to tend to her regulars and we were treated like an annoyance all night long.
To be clear, I know bottle service is kind of a posh thing to complain about except that we were clear to the concierge (who in turn was clear with the club) that we wanted a nice table to all hang out and were given subpar service, probably because we were foreigners who they assumed would never return. Even shadier is they make you prepay for the table itself before you even get to see where you'll be seated (or not seated as the case may be), as they seemingly know you'll be unhappy with the accommodations.
Our table was booked for a group of 8 and the price paid was close to $800 just for the table alone (alcohol, beyond the first bottle, was separate). Upon arrival, they escorted us to a tiny small table propped up against a wall hidden behind the DJ booth with no chairs or seating. I've never heard of "table service" where you eight of you must stand crowded around a cocktail table. Nearly a dozen other tables sat empty at this point. Upon speaking to the hostess, she informed me those tables were already booked for their "regulars" and when I protested, she informed me "it is done" and walked away. The manager was able to move the "table" at least to the side of the DJ booth so we'd have some view, but the idea that customers paying hundreds of euros for VIP table service would not even be given proper service that you'd find anywhere else in the world is laughable.
Even more frustrating was the fact that even though most of the empty tables were eventually sat, very few actually drank much alcohol. In our case, we were buying a lot of vodka and champagne, yet we couldn't even be given a proper place to drink it. The cocktail waitress herself wanted to tend to her regulars and we were treated like an annoyance all night long.
To be clear, I know bottle service is kind of a posh thing to complain about except that we were clear to the concierge (who in turn was clear with the club) that we wanted a nice table to all hang out and were given subpar service, probably because we were foreigners who they assumed would never return. Even shadier is they make you prepay for the table itself before you even get to see where you'll be seated (or not seated as the case may be), as they seemingly know you'll be unhappy with the accommodations.
Written February 10, 2016
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omosveta
London, UK37 contributions
Brilliant night! This place was recommended by some locals as the best place on a Monday night. We arrived around 11 and there was already a long queue outside.
This is a very selective place so some people were turned away as they were not dressed well enough but we had no issues and got in straight away.
The crowd is very much "the beautiful people of Amsterdam" which felt very exclusive and cool. The music was great all night. The bar men were friendly and the drinks very generous!
Would recommend to anyone! make sure to be dressed up to the hundred and get yourself on the guest list!
This is a very selective place so some people were turned away as they were not dressed well enough but we had no issues and got in straight away.
The crowd is very much "the beautiful people of Amsterdam" which felt very exclusive and cool. The music was great all night. The bar men were friendly and the drinks very generous!
Would recommend to anyone! make sure to be dressed up to the hundred and get yourself on the guest list!
Written January 24, 2015
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PrinsBernhhard
Amsterdam, The Netherlands221 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Not one of those big rundown other clubs in Amsterdam!
Middle sized, split into 2 areas: 1 lounge and 1 club, both with a DJ of their own.
Good prizes compared to the other expensive clubs or hotel venues, plus free water, free wardrobe and free toilets!
Loved the music on the different nights we visited: from R&B, hiphop to eclectic and soul.
Just really a club with beautiful people from all over the place.
Middle sized, split into 2 areas: 1 lounge and 1 club, both with a DJ of their own.
Good prizes compared to the other expensive clubs or hotel venues, plus free water, free wardrobe and free toilets!
Loved the music on the different nights we visited: from R&B, hiphop to eclectic and soul.
Just really a club with beautiful people from all over the place.
Written September 23, 2018
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PRYNKAPARIHAR
New Delhi, India1 contribution
Jan 2018
This is the most idiotic club, I have come across.
We were 10 to 15 people and we paid for the entry beforehand on New Year's Eve and they did not let us enter.
They said they won't refund the money and won't let us enter too.
I'm a student and I live on a budget.
Really sad to see how this club is conning people even on New Years.
We were 10 to 15 people and we paid for the entry beforehand on New Year's Eve and they did not let us enter.
They said they won't refund the money and won't let us enter too.
I'm a student and I live on a budget.
Really sad to see how this club is conning people even on New Years.
Written January 1, 2018
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Ahmed M
Manama, Bahrain25 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Nice, great music ,, think the best house ever heard in Amsterdam. If you want to Blow your mind, go to this club... Don't look at the place in the start, stay tuned and dance dance
Written December 22, 2014
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Brigitted6
Amsterdam2 contributions
Jul 2014
What a night!
Last weekend I visit club Abe the night start in the lounch where they serve the best coctails with the best service. After the lounch the party goes on in the club. Again the best table service and good different styles of music.
Last weekend I visit club Abe the night start in the lounch where they serve the best coctails with the best service. After the lounch the party goes on in the club. Again the best table service and good different styles of music.
Written July 17, 2014
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Eyalams
Amsterdam, The Netherlands62 contributions
Dec 2013
Club Abe is the most fanciest club in Amsterdam! It seem that Amsterdam needed such a club for a very long time, and finally few months ago the people who opened Abe decided to 'raise the glove'!
Beautifully designed, great drinks, service, music, and vibe :)
Highly recommended!!
Beautifully designed, great drinks, service, music, and vibe :)
Highly recommended!!
Written January 22, 2014
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Judith D
Meuzac, France4 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Nice club. Elegant people. Good music! Without a doubt: You'll have a great time spending the night at Club Abe!
Written November 23, 2013
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Sarah M
Copenhagen, Denmark32 contributions
Sep 2016
Was told it was an Rn'B club, which it wasn't. Since the music is what makes or breaks a club I would have loved for them to play just one recognizable tune. It felt like a closed party for the DJ and his friends (one of the friends was handed a mic and repeated "everybody say", "everybody say" and trust me, nobody said nothing......)
Written September 4, 2016
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InquisitiveCouple
London, UK30 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
If you're looking for a hip hop and rnb club in Amsterdam on a Monday, I would recommend this club.
We visited ABE on a Monday night and it if was rather packed for a Monday. The bouncers were friendly and easy going. They didn't check ID but you need to look attractive and presentable to get into this club.
Entry was €20 for my boyfriend but I got in free. The drinks was were a reasonable price of €11.
The only downfall of this club was towards the end of the night a couple songs were repeated.
But this is a decent club !
We visited ABE on a Monday night and it if was rather packed for a Monday. The bouncers were friendly and easy going. They didn't check ID but you need to look attractive and presentable to get into this club.
Entry was €20 for my boyfriend but I got in free. The drinks was were a reasonable price of €11.
The only downfall of this club was towards the end of the night a couple songs were repeated.
But this is a decent club !
Written January 15, 2016
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Hi , me and my partner have plan to go there.sex is allowed or restricted there? Can she come to bar with sheer dress?
Written November 9, 2019
naomi wynter
Greater London, United Kingdom
Hi will you be having an event on Thursday 21st March as I’m coming down from london for my 32nd birthday?
Written February 26, 2019
(3) Have a look at their website blueivyamsterdam com or fb/ insta for the programm and make your choise.
Written February 27, 2019
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