Dampkring 2

I didn't want to go in here as I have had bad experiences with commercial shops in the past but my mate was itching to go so I accompanied him. He purchased a gram of Maco Haze but didn't actually see the budtender weigh it. I got the drinks in and we sat upstairs where there are a load of telly screens on the walls playing bizarre films of starving people in Africa amongst other things. The tunes were pretty good though, when my mate went to roll up he commented on the size of the deal and I must admit it looked well lightweight, it didn't even taste that good and the budtender had recommended it? Not a terrible place but a tad overrated me thinks!

Great menu, if pricey as no discounts on bigger purchases, strictly per gram baby, 5g max buy. Cheese was excellent at 10E/g, Super Silver Haze at 10.50E/g also very good but have had better elsewhere. The longest we had to queue in 4 days - for about 5/10 minutes. Metallic decor, busy place and the punk they sell is top drawer.

On my last visit Dampkring 2 was still being remodelled, so I was very glad to get a visit this year. Their very extensive menu is on display as you walk in, a sample bud of every strain they have under a glass counter, there are around 20+ wiet and 12+ hasj choices, lit up with little spot lights so you can really "inspect" them. Also on this level in the back are some wood tables w/ chairs, and the drink counter where you can get a variety of teas (the fresh mint tea is amazing), very good coffee, juices, energy drinks, and foodwise broodjies and tostis. Up some stairs to the next level, a nice smoking area with cushioned benches and small, moveable tables, mood lighting from suspended lamps and spot lights, a wall with several different sized video screens playing eye candy and a great sound system playing reggae on my visit. On one wall there are large windows, open while I was there, letting in a very relaxing breeze. On the other wall, at the top, many live plants dangling down and doing their thing. Overall a very relaxing and chill vibe about the place. There is an additional seating area on yet another level, but it was closed on my visit. Friendly service, top notch menu, great part of town, a must visit.

The new style are cool, the stuff is shown behind glasses, and there is also a microscope which can be used. Their stuff is still very good, some like the Dampkring in the Handboogstraat and the other shop "Tweede Kamer" ;) They have the rare "Rif" hash in 5 types.

This was one of my favorite places to pick up from. Usually a great selection for a good price. After the remodelling there was way more space, but it kinda lost the vibe that it had.

This place was closed and being remodeled on my visit, perhaps now it is open? There is now a sign outside saying "Dampkring," with a big smoke ring on it. The place is being completely re-done, and looks like it will be really nice inside. I spoke with a gal who worked there and she said they would have fresh baked space cakes every morning, great place to start the day! Haarlemmer Straat now hosts three major seed banks, crazy. I look forward to visiting this shop in the future, until then.

The Super Silver Haze at this location had a smell of fruity and sweetness, and looks moderate to good, smokes clean, with a very mild sweet taste, and also a mild high but at10.50 E/G I don't know if it was worth it.

What can I say, one of my all time favorite coffee shops reduced to this :-( This is not Pink Floyd as it was, all the dealers and staff have changed, not to say the new folks are crap just not the same. Loved this coffee shop in the past due to excellent dealer (now gone) and great Floyd art and music (never mind Mothers Finest smoke) however lots of art now painted over (travesty imo) second and third floor closed for renovations, used to love chilling on the second floor but no more. They are now part of the corporate Dampkring chain with all it's usual wares so if you are into this then great but if you enjoyed a different experience from the dam then you like me will mourn the passing of Pink Floyd. Oh my, this was my all time favorite shop in the Dam which I frequented at least twice a year for the last 10 years. However due to circumstances beyond my control I was away recently but on my return much to my dismay I find the shop I loved so much is no more, oh woe is me and possibly you if this was your shop of choice. Beware kind and friendly folk as the king Floyd is dead and the corporate machine of Dampring is in its place. "Money, get back. I'm all right jack keep your hands off of my stack." If only.