Described as eccentric, the first floor bar is full of scantily clad waitresses with accommodating smiles and first-class service skills. Though no sex is performed, the venue’s performers are well worth a visit. Named for the naughty fruit tricks for which it has become popular, the Banana Bar incorporates a strip club and bar with live entertainment. Open from 7am to 1am most days, the Sex Palace Peep Show is a must-do experience for any visitor to Amsterdam if only to pay homage to the way porn used to be available before the advent of the internet. The stage is just a few feet away from the booths and, because the stage rotates, you get a great view at all times.ĭo be aware that whilst you can take a good look at the action going on in front of you, you can also see into the other open cabins so your experience isn’t one-way. It’s best to take coins rather than notes and pay for your desired time before the window opens on the show.
They’ve thought of everything with tissue paper being provided rather handily in a neat little dispenser for easy clean up operations! Image via Flickr.īooths are small and designed for personal enjoyment but can accommodate a couple at a squeeze. The original and only peep show left in Amsterdam. The venue retains its retro appeal but enjoys modern facilities such as air-conditioning and fully refurbished (comfortable) seats. Private cabins are available around the perimeter where €2 buys you 2 minutes of viewing time. A central rolling show (on a circular, rotating stage) changes every 10-15 minutes with a huge variety of acts and performers. As Amsterdam was once full of peep shows, the Sex Palace is the last traditional such venue but remains a popular tourist attraction.