The Otherside

Me and the wife visited The Otherside on our most recent trip to the Dam (4th-7th June 2006). We knew its a gay bar but so what? Tyler H from the good ole homophobic U S of A is surely missing the point. Why on earth do some people bother. Us two thoroughly enjoyed getting stoned there and the place was proper friendly. I wonder if Tyler's woman wasn't there and he saw 2 women making out would he have objected to a bit of chick on chick action? Grow up Tyler, the coffeeshop scene don't need rednecks like you. Why don't you people just chill out and enjoy what's available while it's still there and stop whining, That's the point in going to Amsterdam's wonderful cafes isn't it?

Maybe it's just me, but "The Other Side" doesn't tell me that it's a gay bar (until u think about it). I walked in and didn't notice it was a gay bar until it was too late. I bought a special chocolate muffin, and a gram of Purple Haze, both of which were very bad. Then I saw 2 guys making out, and noticed all guys and all girls were sitting together, as I was sitting with my girlfriend. We quickly left and trust me we shall never return.

I was in Amsterdam over the holidays and dropped by this location. When I explained to the barrister that I wanted some herb that would allow me to view art, walk endless miles and not turn into an immobile puddle, he recommended a tasty variety of smoke known as "Crystal." His suggestion was spot on, with just the right degree of psychedelia to enhance the art, traverse the snowy streets and enjoy the Indonesian food. I'm an American in his fifties; no stranger to smoke, but grateful to find a variety that wouldn't put me out for the count.

A very relaxed coffeeshop that draws in all kinds of customers. Everybody seems to enjoy the mood, music, hot chocolate. Pre-rolled hash and pot is top notch. I especially liked the nightshift fellow working bar, Jan. He's warm, engaging, rolls a good joint and has great music coming out of his Ipod Mini. Great place.

One of my favorite coffeeshops that I visited in my 7 night stay in Amsterdam. The dealer/barista was friendly and sweet. Very warm and festive atmosphere.

A white, small shop. On a good day, the shop can probably hold a max seat number of 20 (counting the 4 seats outside). There is nothing special in this shop (gambling machines, fussball table or pool table); but it's just a nice little cosy shop, with a nice bartender, good prices for weed and it's not far from a school, so you have a lot of little Dutchies going by it. This coffeeshop is a nice place to sit down with a baggy of stach, and just look out the window, smoke up and enjoy the moment :) I wouldn't say this shop is a must, but if you're in south Amsterdam, you should come across it.

The service is fantastic, the bearded counter guy is one hot boy and the weed was excellent. Great atmosphere!

A gay coffeeshop just off the Leidsestraat, the best coffee in Amsterdam, was also able to get Purple Haze which I hadn't got anywhere else.

Another nice coffeeshop with a good atmosphere and great ambient music. The ginger guy working in there looked a bit like the singer from Queens Of The Stone Age, and he seemed really friendly and cool. Great selection of gear on the smoker's menu, and big windows for people watching! Bought some 'White Widow' in here (one of my personal favourites) and got me suitably smashed. The prices here were good too, I have to add. Great value, great staff, cool place!

Amsterdam's only gay coffeeshop - hetro friendly. The perfect pink joint can be found in this bright, modern, friendly place.

Gay friendly. Wanted some info on the chick only bars and picked up a bag of Purple Haise. Awful weed, but thanks for the info, found the bar!

My favourite coffeeshop in Amsterdam which I've been visiting for years ! The Otherside is the only named gay coffeeshop in Amsterdam, although it always has a really good mix of gay/straight, locals and tourists. It's quite small (approx 25 seats). Usually plays dance/techno sounds, the grass here is really good, especially the Superskunk (46€ for 9g).