Coffeeshop The Dolphins

Coffeeshop The Dolphins is a beloved Amsterdam institution, an ocean-themed coffeeshop that's been serving Kerkstraat since 1985, a street that was the beating heart of gay Amsterdam from the 1950s through the 1980s. Under airbrushed dolphins and goldfish lamps, it offers table service, cozy under-the-sea lounges, and a well-regarded selection of cannabis and hash, with vaporizers and water bongs available to rent; no alcohol is sold, in keeping with Dutch coffeeshop rules. A relaxed, friendly, laid-back spot just off Leidseplein, popular with a broad, welcoming mix of visitors to amsterdam.