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Professor Horsecollar
Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 33 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 1:12 am Post subject: Smokey on Rembrandtplein |
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ACD Page: Smokey
OTAY! I've read all the rotten reviews about Smokey on the review site, so since I was the 1st reviewer, and I convinced Lemming (over his protests) to include it in the reviews, I plan to make a grand return visit in November and see what gives.
I mean shallow and questionable stuff, like one vomit face claiming that Smokey hates English, when the four previous happy faces are all from the UK...
True, I was only there to have a few beers, but I toked up on gear that I had brought in, in a bong that I had brought in - no one hassled me and I left happy as a clam.
Keep any eye out for the definitive expository and final statement on Coffeshop Smokey - and they better not piss me off. |
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stardust_999

Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 28 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject: Smokey |
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Hia Proff
Smokey was the first coffee shop i ever went to in Amsterdam, i just found it very comercial and the staff not to friendly. They were ok to me but a bit rude to my male friend who they asked for id. The pre-roll i got was also not great, I would just say that i found places that i personally liked better but smokey always has people in it.
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sonicblue

Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 331 Location: California: The other America
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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I had a beer at Smokeys also. I didn't buy any smoke there so no comment on that.
I just didn't like the atmosphere of the place. I didn't like the cafeteria style seating and the place just seemed kind of worn out with poor lighting.
Of course if the place was for sale I would be interested in buying it as it has a great location and with a little imagination and investment it could be something great. _________________ My thoughts are free. |
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Biz

Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| been to smokey's twice, and each time they were rude, i've not been back since, bad vibes aplenty in here imo. |
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ollsta1
Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 111 Location: birmingham england
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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| smokeys is not a tourist friendly coffeeshop i went there they were rude at the bar an charged me 32 euros for 2 brandy an cokes!!.Its seems like they make the prices up off the top of there head.My friend brought 3 roundsd of drinks exacly the same an was charged 3 different prices.The weed was crap too looked all dead.Not to mention the bouncer on the door looking at you like a piece of shite.Avoid bushdoctor only 2 mins way much better. |
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Stygian23

Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 322 Location: Nieuw Amsterdam
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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One of the budtenders at Stix told us Smokey's doesn't let in locals, instead hoping to target tourists. Considering this, you think they would be a little bit friendlier to their clientele. Shrug. Money corrupts everything. _________________ 50 characters? Nothing to say in 50 characters. |
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weedman
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 53
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Smokey's is a tourist trap. PLUS because it is located
on Rembrantplein it is a VERY popular destination for
people who just don't know... _________________ <=-Weedman-=> |
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Bodhisattva
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 15
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: |
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| Bad weed, high prices and a doorman who wants tipping. If they need a doorman at all then i dont want to know |
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jim and sonja

Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 264 Location: deep within
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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SHIT HOLE  _________________ I smoke, therefore i am |
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Badfrog

Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 248 Location: (Michigan, USA)
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks,Smokey's is now on my "Do not drop a euro here" list.  |
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highdro

Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 51
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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smokeys was my first coffeshop many years ago. i would never buy gear here with bushdoctor, stix and barneys close by. i do however normally stop at smokeys bar 2 doors up for a beer, bringing my own weed.
for this purpose smokeys is fine by me ( beer is expensive tho).
also what with the new laws and the smoking ban coming in choice is becoming limited, surely a place like this will flourish, alchohol available and lots of outdoor seating with not a bad veiw of rembrandtsplein i might add.
i would love to have a few drinks in , greenhouse, dampkring, rokerij, 420 etc, as i have been but i dont have those options anymore. for that at least i am thankfull of smokeys, i find the criticism of it a bit over the top tbh. if it was in our home towns most of us would be regulars. but of course it isnt  |
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skars

Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 197 Location: The right place at the wrong time
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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What is there to like about this place? _________________ STR 14
DEX 12
CON 15
INT 8
WIS 10
CHA 9 |
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racoop1
Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Kentucky USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:14 am Post subject: Smokey is GREAT! |
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| Three times I've had the good fortune to spend time in Amsterdam. Twice I stayed near Rembrandplein; once I stayed near museum district. I have to say Smokey is my favorite coffeeshop! They have a good drink selection and an excellent smoke menu. I try other coffeeshops but visit Smokey multiple times. Love the White Widow and Northern Lights. Also the hash I got there was delicious and fresh. I feel "safe" there because of the bouncer - He has never been rude to any party I've taken in there. He's not the friendliest guy in the world, but it's not his JOB to be friendly. He's cordial and welcoming to me, whether I've been there alone, with my husband, my friends, or my travel groups. I've seen him stop jerks and weirdos at the front door, which I certainly appreciate. Once in 2002 I saw him refuse entry to some guy because he didn't like the looks of his passport. I wanted to applaud. It does have a tendency to get rowdy in the evening, but each time of day there has its own ambience. I'll go over and over. Just wish I was there RIGHT NOW. |
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skars

Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 197 Location: The right place at the wrong time
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:48 am Post subject: |
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You are fortunate to have had a positive experience there. I say cut your losses and don't tempt fate further  _________________ STR 14
DEX 12
CON 15
INT 8
WIS 10
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weedman
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 53
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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| skars wrote: | You are fortunate to have had a positive experience there. I say cut your losses and don't tempt fate further  |
I agree... Smokey is a tourist trap for many reasons. I think because of its location next to the popular night clubs in Amsterdam. The plaza is nice to hangout and eat, but when it comes to good bud... SMOKEY is not the place.
Perhaps the woman who had a good experience simply had a higher
tolerance level for crap than the average person. _________________ <=-Weedman-=> |
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