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Bulldog Palace Leidseplein 13-17 (627 19 08).   Amsterdam's
oldest coffeeshop has gradually turned into a genuine chain of soft-drug
selling tourist hangouts, including a full range of Bulldog souvenirs. This
one on the Leidseplein is definitely the biggest and the loudest of them
all. Ironically this building once was a police station! Though the interior
frequently changes the main theme seems to be Carribean. Loud music and
videos - what else would you expect?Open daily 9am-1am.  [148 reviews, avg 6/10] |
The Bulldog Oudezijds
Voorburgwal 132.(627 02 95) This is the place where it all started. A long and narrow bar in the middle of the Red Light district, with the same Bulldog souvenirs and the same soft drug menu, but in a less frenetic atmosphere. The Bulldog operates two other coffeeshops on this street, at no 90 and no 218. Open daily 10am-1am (2am weekends). [159 reviews, avg 7/10]  De
DampkringHandboogstraat 29 (638 07 05). A must visit, this winner of several Hightimes Cannabis Cups. Though winning this prestigous award attracts a fair share of visitors from abroad, the Dampkring is all in all still very much a coffeeshop for locals, with a friendly staff which will answer any questions you might have. Open daily 10am-1am (2am weekends). [293 reviews, avg 9/10]  Dutch
FlowersSingel 387 (624 76 24). A city center coffeeshop with a great view of the Singel canal. Lots of magazines, newspapers and comic books to read, and the menu uncommonly offers beer. Enjoy a cold one with your smoke! Open daily 10am-1am (2am weekends). [114 reviews, avg 8/10] Free City  Marnixstraat
233 (625 00 31). A bit on the wild side, this one; done up in a sort of neuromancer cyberpunk end-of-the-world-but-we-survived style, with a public to match. Large with four separate and heavily decorated rooms. Games. Open daily noon-1am (2am weekends). [30 reviews, avg 9/10] Global Chillage  Kerkstraat
51 (777 97 77). One of Amsterdam's coolest places to chill and smoke. The mix of ambient music, colorful murals, soft lighting and the low seating create just the right atmosphere. Laid-back feel and a friendly staff. Deejays on weekends. Open daily 11am-midnight. [68 reviews, avg 8/10] Grasshopper Oudebrugsteeg 16 (626 15 29).  Waterfront
coffeeshop on the edge of the Red Light District. The first one you encounter
walking into Amsterdam from Central Station, so it's packed with tourists.
Does stand out from the surrounding shops though. The Grasshopper has opened
a branch at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 57.Open daily 8am-1am (2am weekends). [208 reviews, avg 6/10] 
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multifunctional, colorful coffeeshop tucked away in a small alley in city
center. There's a bar decorated with beautiful ceramic mosaics, a separate
Internet area (free access for customers) and an upstairs game room, where
you can play chess or backgammon. Besides the usual fare Abraxas has brownies,
muffins, cakes and shakes all mixed with that special ingredient.