Cockring – Amsterdam (1984–2008) Once one of Europe’s most famous gay discos, Cockring pulsed at the heart of Amsterdam’s Reguliersdwarsstraat. Opening in the 1980s, it became legendary for its late-night energy, thumping house music, and uninhibited atmosphere that drew locals and travelers alike. For more than two decades, Cockring embodied Amsterdam’s reputation as a global capital of queer freedom and nightlife. Though it closed in 2008, its name and spirit remain iconic in the history of European gay club culture.
