Nes Café Bar / Café

Dam Square, Amsterdam –

Originally a combination coffeeshop and bar, Nes Café eventually dropped the cannabis side of its business to comply with changes to Dutch law, but is still a smoker-friendly bar for pool sharks, coffeeshop employees, and everyone in between who enjoys drinking cheap beer in a welcome watering hole.

Other than the large pool table that dominates the space, the bar features minimal décor, obviously preferring to place the focus on its serious pool playing and its special collection of draft beers, including the hard-to-find local Gulpener brew.

While the regulars do take their games to heart, the diverse clientele is generally chatty and ready to rack up a game and watch some sports. An open area at the front, meanwhile, now serves as the dedicated smoking zone, with a vaporizer available for guests who bring in their own kush.

Pool tournaments on Thursdays and Sundays are a great way to catch some seriously skilled locals clearing the table, but any day at Nes Café promises a relaxed vibe and a chance to meet chill folks from all over the world.