Can I smoke weed in an Amsterdam bar? Yes — here’s where

The Dutch are famously relaxed about many things — smoking weed, sipping a drink, and generally living the good life. But mixing weed and alcohol in the same venue? Absolutely not, hoor!

This guide was written and regularly updated by the DutchReview editorial team, based in Amsterdam, drawing on first-hand visits to each coffeeshop featured.

That’s because in Amsterdam, it’s actually illegal for coffeeshops, bars, or cafés to sell both cannabis and alcohol over the same counter. Wild, right?

So, does that mean there are no smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam, and you’ll have to choose between a cold beer and a joint on your next trip to the city? Not at all.

Enter the smoker-friendly bar in Amsterdam: a brilliant loophole where you can bring your own weed, smoke it (pure, of course), and enjoy a nice drink — all under one roof. Wat leuk! (That’s Dutch for “how nice!”)

And lucky you — as a seasoned expat in the Netherlands, I know exactly where to go. Let’s dive into the best spots where you can light up and cheers at the same time. 😎

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Why can’t you smoke weed and drink alcohol in Amsterdam bars?

Here’s a fun fact: you didn’t always need a special smokers’ bar to enjoy a joint and a beer at the same time in Amsterdam. 🤫

Back in the day, many coffeeshops proudly offered both smoke and spirits — and it was totally normal to light up while sipping something strong.

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But all good highs must come to an end. In 2008, the Dutch government introduced new regulations that forced over 750 coffeeshops across the country to make a choice: sell cannabis or alcohol — but not both.

To make matters stricter, that same year the Netherlands also implemented a nationwide indoor smoking ban, meaning you can no longer smoke tobacco or tobacco-mixed joints in public indoor spaces — including coffeeshops. 🚭

Still, if you dream of kicking back with a cold drink and some top-shelf green, there’s good news: smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam still exist — and they’re very much worth discovering.

Best smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam 

So, where exactly can you light up a joint and sip a beer — at the same time? Here’s your guide to the best smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam. Buckle up, folks — we’re heading straight into the smoky, boozy heart of Amsterdam nightlife. 💃

Here are six top spots in the city where you can pair a pint with a puff — no sneaky alleyway sessions required.

1. CoffeeshopAmsterdam Café, Singel: cocktails and gezelligheid

CoffeeshopAmsterdam Café really delivers the full package: it’s just a short stroll from Amsterdam Centraal, it oozes gezellige vibes, and the drinks menu? Absolutely on point (seriously — try the cocktails 🍹).

Unlike many smoker-friendly bars that are tucked away in dark corners, this one is bright, open, and accessible, with a boutique-style interior that feels more like a stylish café than a hazy den.

Here’s the deal: you can’t buy weed on-site, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own (tobacco-free!) joints from a nearby coffeeshop (like Coffeeshop Amsterdam just two minutes walk away) and spark up while sipping a cocktail or one of their signature milkshakes.

The ventilation in the downstairs lounge is excellent, too — perfect if you want to light up without smelling like a walking joint for the rest of the night. 💨

2. Café Hill Street Blues, Warmoesstraat: for grungy canalside views

Love your venues a bit gritty, alternative, and proudly rough around the edges? Then Café Hill Street Blues is your kind of place. It’s one of the coolest smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam to kick back with a joint and a beer.

This Red Light District favourite wears its graffiti-covered, sticker-plastered vibe like a badge of honour. The mismatched furniture, street-art walls, and beat-up couches make it feel like an underground hideout — and yes, you’re welcome to add your own doodle or scribble to the decor.

It’s fun, it’s raw, and it’s got character. You might even catch one of their casual live music nights, adding an extra buzz to your buzz.

3. Lost in Amsterdam, Nieuwendijk: the OG smokers’ bar

Looking for the original smoker-friendly bar in Amsterdam? You’ve found it. Lost in Amsterdam has been around for over 15 years and still holds its crown as one of the best spots to combine a joint with a drink.

Here, you’re welcome to smoke pure cannabis, lounge on a Moroccan-style couch, and browse a massive menu of cocktails, milkshakes, and water pipes. (Pro tip: the milkshakes are legendary 🥤.)

The vibe is cosy and laid-back, with soft lighting and plush decor that gives off total holiday mode. It’s the kind of place you settle into and suddenly realise you’ve been there for hours — in the best way possible.

Lost in Amsterdam is a true classic — and a must-visit if you want the full smoker’s lounge experience.

4. Barney’s Uptown, Haarlemmerstraat: smoke it up in class

Fresh off the train from Schiphol? Take a five-minute stroll from Amsterdam Centraal and you’ll land at Barney’s Uptown — a smoker-friendly bar with serious rock-‘n-roll energy, live DJs, and an atmosphere that’s always buzzing.

This spot goes beyond snacks — they serve full meals, and their cocktail menu is worth coming back for (even if you’re not high).

Need a refill? No problem. Barney’s Coffeeshop is right across the street, making it super easy to stock up and return to your seat for round two. 😮‍💨

Barney’s Uptown is ideal if you’re looking to pair a quality meal with your green — all without straying far from the station.

5. Hunter’s Bar, Utrechtsestraat: for a laid-back vibe

Short on time but still want the full smoke-and-sip experience? Head to Hunter’s Bar, conveniently located right across from the legendary Boerejongens Coffeeshop. With neighbours like that, it pretty much has to be smoker-friendly — and it is.

Hunter’s is actually a small empire, with seven coffeeshops and two smokers’ bars spread across Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Zandvoort. But this central location is a favourite thanks to its fresh beer on tap, laid-back vibe, and walking distance to Rembrandtplein.

It’s a perfect pitstop if you’re sightseeing in the city centre — or just need somewhere chill to roll, relax, and refresh.

6. Miss B by La Grotte, Haarlemmerstraat: funky interior for a great trip

When the Dutch government made venues choose between weed or alcohol, Miss B by La Grotte picked the bar life — and never looked back. Now, it’s one of the funkier smoker-friendly bars in Amsterdam where you can bring your own cannabis and light up in style. 🔥

Even if you’re not planning on getting high, the trippy purple-green lighting and surreal interior will give you a psychedelic experience all on its own.

Pair that vibe with their mouthwatering drinks menu, and you’ve got yourself a night to remember — or half remember, depending on how strong your joint was.

This one’s a hidden gem well worth tracking down.

Now you really know how to have fun in Amsterdam — smoking weed, drinking beers and enjoying the best of both worlds. Looking for what comes after? Check out the best clubs in Amsterdam to keep the night going. 😉

Which smokers’ bar in Amsterdam will you check out first? Tell us in the comments!

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