The Otherside is a long-running Amsterdam coffeeshop at Reguliersdwarsstraat 6, a short walk from Rembrandtplein and the Munttoren. It has sold cannabis here since 1985, and that longevity, along with its relaxed mood and fair prices, keeps locals and visitors coming back (source: [The Otherside](https://theotherside.nl/)).
Inside, the room is small, dim and informal, with a steady soundtrack and a counter menu of flower, hash, pre-rolls, space cakes and snacks. Reguliersdwarsstraat is the heart of Amsterdam’s gay nightlife, and The Otherside reflects that. The crowd is mixed and easygoing, and the shop has a reputation as one of the city’s most welcoming coffeeshops (source: [Coffeeshop Directory](https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/otherside.html)). Reviewers praise the music and menu more than the elbow room, which helps explain its middling 3.9 rating.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Bring photo ID, because entry is strictly 18+. Dutch law bans tobacco smoking indoors and limits purchases to 5 grams per person per day. Go in the afternoon for a seat, since evenings and weekends fill up as nearby bars get busy. Edibles take an hour or more to kick in, so start with a small piece. Online menus are updated periodically, so confirm current hours before you go (source: [Coffeeshopmenu](https://coffeeshop-menu.com/shops/the-otherside-amsterdam)). Trams stop at Koningsplein and Muntplein, both a few minutes away on foot, and the Bloemenmarkt flower market is around the corner (source: [Amsterdam.info](https://www.amsterdam.info/coffeeshops/otherside/)).
