Panama

A steady force in Amsterdam nightlife, former power station turned restaurant/theatre/nightclub Panama overlooks the IJ in one of the city's most booming areas. A deserted strip back in 2000 when it opened, the neighbourhood has now been transformed with high-rise offices, steep rents and a shiny Muziekgebouw. Regular club nights bring the best in national DJs to Panama, while huge international artists such as Tiësto and Armand Van Helden also find their way here.