What is Grey Area?
Grey Area may well be Amsterdam’s most famous coffeeshop. Situated in the centre of the Dutch capital’s canal belt, Grey Area has attracted an array of world-famous celebrities over its tenure, with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Woody Harrelson popping in.
Is it worth visiting?
While it attracts a lot of tourists and doesn’t have a huge amount of seating available, it is somewhere all Amsterdam-bound potheads should visit at least once. Grey Area has won multiple awards for its weed and continues to stock some excellent (and classic) flavours.
Beyond that, it’s an iconic part of Amsterdam’s coffeeshop culture – and if that’s something you’re interested in, it’s well worth your time.
Prices and booking
There’s no need to get a ticket for Grey Area, but if you’d like to sit down inside, it’s best to get there early, as it’s small inside and gets busy fast. Unfortunately there’s no ramp access into Grey Area and the doorway has a step that could be tough for wheelchair users to navigate.
Where should I eat near Grey Area?
An eight minute walk down the Singel and you’ll find yourself at Broodje Bert. This is one of the best sandwich shops in the city, offering bulging plates for very reasonable prices, making it an ideal stop for the snacky stoner.
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