The Rookies Amsterdam

With over seventeen years' background in Amsterdam, The Rookies' name can be deceptive. Opened up in 1992, this Amsterdam coffeeshop took its title since the proprietors had been then the most youthful within the coffeeshop industry. They had a different method of coffeeshop culture and you can see this particular in the calm, non-touristy feel of the place.

Atmosphere
Usually understand because of its 'publike' environment, the actual prohibit upon alcohol in coffeeshops offers actually done little to decrease this particular. The actual clientele is a great mixture of expats, tourists as well as local people, and a lot of chat usually can be noticed over the songs, which is commonly stored at a degree to permit discussion. The soundtrack towards the Newbies is actually itself the varied mix of reggae, rock and roll along with other tunes in order to move in order to. The inside is actually nicely decorated as well as fascinating to stare at, whilst with capacity of remains in the typical Amsterdam coffeeshop level of wooden chairs from long, narrow tables.

    
Offering
Probably the the majority of special function of The Newbies is actually its extra-large cigarette smoking lay, somewhat of a luxury within Amsterdam coffeeshops. This covered off region may match up to seventy individuals as well as, because of the handy tray hatches that allow employees to prevent the place, you are welcome to smoke cigarettes all the cigarettes you want along with your bud or hash. Obviously should you choose smoking pure after that bongs and other paraphernalia can be found at the rear of the actual club for any refundable down payment. The actual beverage club provides the exact same goodies as most coffeeshops, even though their choice of desserts, both room as well as normal, deserves a special point out.

Hotel
The Rookies Hotel  is located right beside the coffeeshop and has 12 rooms for those looking to stay right in the centre of things. Most rooms are doubles, but 3 single rooms are also available and breakfast is served daily. All rooms come with their own safe, telephone, TV and ensuite bathroom with shower or bath.

Location
Just a short walk from Leidseplein, The Rookies has a nice central location, although it is a bit of a trek, or a short tram ride on the 1, 2 or 5, from Centraal Station. Starting at Leidseplein, keep the Burger King on your left hand side and walk down Korte Leidsedwarsstraat. Towards the end of the street, past a horde of Italian restaurants, the distinctive clouds-and-cherub sign of the coffeeshop should be visible on the left hand side.


Address:
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 145 - 147
1017 PZ Amsterdam
Contacts:
Tel: +31 20 6390978
Homepage: www.rookies.nl