Amsterdam Coffeeshop

DazedandConfusedinOR · Tue 19th Jan 2010 08:34 am

According to the ACD, Rookies doesn't sell alcohol in its coffeeshop, but they sell it across the street in its bar.

"The coffeeshop no longer sells alcohol but they have a new restaurant and bar directly opposite across the street."

Source:

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Rookies.html

Can't imagine Bulldog does either as they would be breaking the law and paying huge fines as a result (not to mention running the risk of losing their license).

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Tue 19th Jan 2010 08:50 am

DazedandConfusedinOR wrote:According to the ACD, Rookies doesn't sell alcohol in its coffeeshop, but they sell it across the street in its bar.

"The coffeeshop no longer sells alcohol but they have a new restaurant and bar directly opposite across the street."

Source:

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Rookies.html

Can't imagine Bulldog does either as they would be breaking the law and paying huge fines as a result (not to mention running the risk of losing their license).

I wasn't going to post, but I must correct myself. Seems to be in fashion for me lately.

I wasn't aware that this was a total ban. I visited Rookies in December but it was a buy and go. I can't remember the number of times I have been to Rookies and had a beer or three. Same applies to the Bulldog (Leidseplein). Although I must state for the record that I haven't been to either place for a drink in some time (not difficult to figure out given my comment).
Oh well, good thing for me that I prefer weed over alcohol.
Good luck Portland.
Peace.

DazedandConfusedinOR · Tue 19th Jan 2010 08:54 am

No problem brother. I know there are a lot of bars that allow you to smoke weed though so you can still find places to drink and smoke. In fact, I'm looking forward to visiting Lost in Amsterdam lounge. I prefer not to drink while I smoke though because I get too fucked up!

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Tue 19th Jan 2010 09:07 am

DazedandConfusedinOR wrote:No problem brother. I know there are a lot of bars that allow you to smoke weed though so you can still find places to drink and smoke. In fact, I'm looking forward to visiting Lost in Amsterdam lounge. I prefer not to drink while I smoke though because I get too fucked up!

I should look up these places that serve alcohol and allow smoking, just in case I want to enjoy a nice alcoholic beverage with my gear.
One of the best highs I have experienced was with a combination of 1.5gs Thai and a couple glasses of wine. After consuming said intoxicants, I went on a five hour walk-about of Amsterdam. Nice and mellow.

Peace

Panog · Post by **Panog** » Tue 19th Jan 2010 09:22 am

I heard that Double Reggae is still selling beer, on their menu they have "Amstel", but maybe it's a non alcoholic beer ?

Sir Niall of Essex-sire · Tue 19th Jan 2010 11:16 am

DazedandConfusedinOR wrote:
DC wrote:Dude, just under 3 years ago any place selling both weed and alcohol had to choose 1 or the other.
That's what I thought too. I know there are a few bars that allow you to smoke weed, but I don't think there are any bars that sell weed anymore.

Nope banned that. Nes used to be a coffeeshop and bar. With very nice buds.

How comes they chose the bar option DC?

DC · Post by DC » Wed 20th Jan 2010 04:00 am

We didn't, we went with the weed option, hence our purchasing another bar. But a short time before the actual change over, the owner of the building decided he didn't want a coffeeshop in his premises anymore and protested the license change. We were first a bar and then added the coffeeshop so we had to remove the bar license to install the coffeeshop as the 'new' primary. This created an opportunity for objection, which the landlord took. Any protests against a new license pretty much means it's feked. However, the landlord has to put up with us for atleast another 8 years and ironically, due to the recession I suspect, now sounds like he might want to sell us the property. I think 't Nes would've have been a great coffeeshop without the alcohol, but I also think it wouldn't have stayed ''t Nes" atmosphere wise, as it's deffinately the bar element that's keeping that going. Bar or coffeeshop?...hmm...for the sake of continuing something that's been goin for 17 years or so, Bar....financially and the rest, Coffeeshop.

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Wed 20th Jan 2010 02:13 pm

DC wrote:We didn't, we went with the weed option, hence our purchasing another bar. But a short time before the actual change over, the owner of the building decided he didn't want a coffeeshop in his premises anymore and protested the license change. We were first a bar and then added the coffeeshop so we had to remove the bar license to install the coffeeshop as the 'new' primary. This created an opportunity for objection, which the landlord took. Any protests against a new license pretty much means it's feked. However, the landlord has to put up with us for atleast another 8 years and ironically, due to the recession I suspect, now sounds like he might want to sell us the property. I think 't Nes would've have been a great coffeeshop without the alcohol, but I also think it wouldn't have stayed ''t Nes" atmosphere wise, as it's deffinately the bar element that's keeping that going. Bar or coffeeshop?...hmm...for the sake of continuing something that's been goin for 17 years or so, Bar....financially and the rest, Coffeeshop.

When exactly did the law change/end date that all shops had to comply? If economically feasible, buy the building and have both. Good luck whichever direction you all chose.

Peace.

Sir Niall of Essex-sire · Wed 20th Jan 2010 04:55 pm

DC wrote:We didn't, we went with the weed option, hence our purchasing another bar. But a short time before the actual change over, the owner of the building decided he didn't want a coffeeshop in his premises anymore and protested the license change. We were first a bar and then added the coffeeshop so we had to remove the bar license to install the coffeeshop as the 'new' primary. This created an opportunity for objection, which the landlord took. Any protests against a new license pretty much means it's feked. However, the landlord has to put up with us for atleast another 8 years and ironically, due to the recession I suspect, now sounds like he might want to sell us the property. I think 't Nes would've have been a great coffeeshop without the alcohol, but I also think it wouldn't have stayed ''t Nes" atmosphere wise, as it's deffinately the bar element that's keeping that going. Bar or coffeeshop?...hmm...for the sake of continuing something that's been goin for 17 years or so, Bar....financially and the rest, Coffeeshop.

Oh right, hypothetically if you got the building, is there scope to reinstate the coffeeshop license?

DC · Post by DC » Wed 20th Jan 2010 10:14 pm

Nah, once the license is gone...it's gone. If the landlord would've knew the recession was coming he could've easily got us to pay him far for money for the property than we're prepared to him for it now. Slap it into him, the tosser!.

The law came into effect in April 07.

Sir Niall of Essex-sire · Wed 20th Jan 2010 11:01 pm

DC wrote:Nah, once the license is gone...it's gone. If the landlord would've knew the recession was coming he could've easily got us to pay him far for money for the property than we're prepared to him for it now. Slap it into him, the tosser!.

The law came into effect in April 07.

Dude that sucks. I take it the local authority aren't offering any consideration to different cases?

DC · Post by DC » Wed 20th Jan 2010 11:16 pm

The local authority being 'considerate' towards a coffeeshop issue?, good one dude!.

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Thu 21st Jan 2010 06:53 am

Sir Niall of Essex-sire wrote:
DC wrote:We didn't, we went with the weed option, hence our purchasing another bar. But a short time before the actual change over, the owner of the building decided he didn't want a coffeeshop in his premises anymore and protested the license change. We were first a bar and then added the coffeeshop so we had to remove the bar license to install the coffeeshop as the 'new' primary. This created an opportunity for objection, which the landlord took. Any protests against a new license pretty much means it's feked. However, the landlord has to put up with us for atleast another 8 years and ironically, due to the recession I suspect, now sounds like he might want to sell us the property. I think 't Nes would've have been a great coffeeshop without the alcohol, but I also think it wouldn't have stayed ''t Nes" atmosphere wise, as it's deffinately the bar element that's keeping that going. Bar or coffeeshop?...hmm...for the sake of continuing something that's been goin for 17 years or so, Bar....financially and the rest, Coffeeshop.
Oh right, hypothetically if you got the building, is there scope to reinstate the coffeeshop license?

Why would they need to reinstate their C/S license when its the alcohol license they gave up, if I understand correctly what DC wrote? If they buy the building and the two establishments were separated (bar on first floor, C/S on second or reverse, etc...), would there be a problem with reapplying/receiving a license to sell alcohol in the "new" establishment?

Peace

DC · Post by DC » Thu 21st Jan 2010 06:10 pm

We chose to be a coffeeshop, but because the landlord objected it meant we couldn't do it and had to just keep the alcohol license instead.

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Thu 21st Jan 2010 09:22 pm

DC wrote:We chose to be a coffeeshop, but because the landlord objected it meant we couldn't do it and had to just keep the alcohol license instead.

Ok, thanks.
I suppose this means no chance for a cannabis permit/license? Is it possible to transfer a permit/license?

Peace.