Garage Noord

Amsterdam Noord


With its industrial setting, this small, laid-back venue has a rough-around-the-edges feel, very much in keeping with its neighbours on the up-and-coming Gedempt Hamerkanaal. Around midnight the space transforms from a casual cafe, restaurant and bar into a club playing host to a changing line-up of DJs.


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