Amsterdam Jodenbuurt And Plantage

Bluebird, Sint Antoniesbreestraat 71 (☎062 252 32), What's the point of visiting a city where weed is decriminalized if you're just going to smoke it in a place that looks like a basement from 1977? That's the look far too many Amsterdam coffeeshops go for, but fortunately, Bluebird is here to buck the trend. Dispensing with the blacklight paintings and lava lamps that define many of its competitors, this spot instead provides peaceful blue walls, wooden tables, and in-demand leather couches on the second floor. It has an extensive menu of weed and hash, with special cakes and muffins also available. The bar serves coffee, fresh juices, and smoothies to keep the non-smoking friend you dragged along with you happy. Tram #9 or 14 to Mr Visserplein. Cross Valkenburgerstraat and walk straight. Most weed and hash €5-12.50 per g; joints €5, with tobacco €3; cakes €4, muffins €5. Open daily 9:30am-1am. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has outdoor seating.
Reefer, Sint Antoniesbreestraat 77 (☎062 336 15), This otherwise ordinary coffeeshop's massive glass chandelier alone makes it worth a look-see. Its upper-floor smoking area overlooks the canal, providing an exceptional view for lighting up. Reefer offers a smallish selection of wares, but many classics like AK47, White Widow, and Polm will leave blaze aficionados happy. Rarely as crowded as neighboring Bluebird. Tram #9 or 14 to Mr Visserplein. Cross Valkenburgerstraat and walk straight. Weed €7-12.50 per g; joints €6.50, with tobacco €3; hash €4.50-15 per g. Open M-Th 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-midnight, Su 11am-10pm. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access.