Jimmy's Woo's has been the place to go in Amsterdam for the past few months now. The easiest way to get in is by getting your name on the guest list or by having a Dutch friend with you. Otherwise, it's up to you to don some trendy clothes and the right attitude to convince the attractive Asian doorwoman that you should be allowed into the club. Enter through the doors, check your coat, and walk into the first-floor opium lounge setup. A cool Oriental theme dominates here. The crowd is chill, gathered in small groups--hanging out, talking, and slowly sipping drinks served up from the bar. Downstairs, the scene is a little different. There's a DJ mixing tunes—hip-hop on Thursday nights (the best night to go, with the least amount of tourists)--and a low ceiling full of hundreds of light bulbs that go off in alternating patterns throughout the evening. Aside from the white light that emanates from the ceiling, the bar and the walls are black. Like upstairs, the scene is pretty laid-back--people are doing there own thing, as long as it's dancing.
Even though it's known as one of the hottest spots in Amsterdam, you can still tell you're at a club in Holland and not New York City--the vibe is more chill, and it's much less of a scene. For that, Jimmy's scores some points. The only element of Jimmy's that is more New York City is getting in, but once inside, you'll enjoy the small space, the drinks, and the lounge or downstairs dancing. If you're in the right mood, Jimmy's won't disappoint.