--- title: "The Clown, Groningen | Cannabivo" description: "The Clown is a coffee shop with a cheeky name that matches the easygoing, sli…. Coffee shop in Groningen, Netherlands. 18+" canonical: https://cannabivo.com/netherlands/groningen/the-clown language: en robots: index, follow og_type: website type: social-club-detail entity: "The Clown" stats: member_type: "Cannabis Social Club member" languages_spoken: 2 topics: - "cannabis social club" - "private membership association" - "harm reduction" primary_entities: - "Groningen" - "Netherlands" language_alternates: en: https://cannabivo.com/netherlands/groningen/the-clown.md cs: https://cannabivo.com/cs/nizozemsko/groningen/the-clown.md de: https://cannabivo.com/de/niederlande/groningen/the-clown.md es: https://cannabivo.com/es/países-bajos/groninga/the-clown.md fr: https://cannabivo.com/fr/pays-bas/groningue/the-clown.md hu: https://cannabivo.com/hu/hollandia/groningen/the-clown.md it: https://cannabivo.com/it/paesi-bassi/groninga/the-clown.md nl: https://cannabivo.com/nl/nederland/groningen/the-clown.md pl: https://cannabivo.com/pl/holandia/groningen/the-clown.md pt: https://cannabivo.com/pt/países-baixos/groningen/the-clown.md ru: https://cannabivo.com/ru/нидерланды/гронинген/the-clown.md tr: https://cannabivo.com/tr/hollanda/groningen/the-clown.md zh: https://cannabivo.com/zh/荷兰/groningen/the-clown.md ja: https://cannabivo.com/ja/オランダ/groningen/the-clown.md ar: https://cannabivo.com/ar/هولندا/خرونينخن/the-clown.md ko: https://cannabivo.com/ko/네덜란드/groningen/the-clown.md pt-br: https://cannabivo.com/pt-br/países-baixos/groningen/the-clown.md hi: https://cannabivo.com/hi/नीदरलैंड/groningen/the-clown.md generated: 2026-07-26 --- > **Machine-readable Markdown rendering.** This is a Markdown representation of a web page, > served for AI agents and crawlers as a token-efficient alternative to the full HTML. > Full interactive HTML version: https://cannabivo.com/netherlands/groningen/the-clown > Canonical URL: https://cannabivo.com/netherlands/groningen/the-clown > Available languages: en, cs, de, es, fr, hu, it, nl, pl, pt, ru, tr, zh, ja, ar, ko, pt-br, hi ![The Clown hero](/images/uploads/8b8ffa00-dc73-47ea-b06e-9e58df0baece/cannabis-social-club-hero-light-fallback-1920x824.jpg) ![The Clown hero](/images/uploads/4340d940-b80d-408e-badc-49c2b1fa3215/cannabis-social-club-hero-dark-fallback-1920x824.jpg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) Cannabis Social Club · Private members association # The Clown [ No reviews yet](/netherlands/groningen/the-clown#reviews "Jump to reviews section") Groningen · Netherlands [ How to join](/netherlands/groningen/the-clown#membership "How to join")[ Contact](/netherlands/groningen/the-clown#contact "Contact")Save 18+ only Minimum age Association Cannabis association Dutch · English Languages spoken ## The association The Clown is a coffee shop with a cheeky name that matches the easygoing, slightly offbeat feel of this part of [Groningen](/netherlands/groningen "27 Coffeeshops in Groningen (2026) | Cannabivo"). It sits on a narrow shopping street where students and locals mix, so you’ll often [see](/switzerland/freiburg/see "Cannabis Social Clubs near See (2026) | Cannabivo") bikes piled up outside and people drifting in between errands. The block has that lived-in city-center vibe: small independent shops, secondhand places, and a handful of cafés elbowing each other. Inside the mood is relaxed rather than flashy; folks come to chat, read, or hang out for a while. Evenings quiet down and you get a more local crowd compared with the busier spots near the market. I pop in when I want something low-key after wandering the nearby [canals](/spain/valencia/canals "Cannabis Social Clubs near Canals, Valencia (2026) | Cannabivo") and streets. Service is unpretentious — no fuss, just the [sort](/spain/catalonia/lleida/sort "Cannabis Social Clubs near Sort, Catalonia (2026) | Cannabivo") of place you slip into and stay at for a bit. If you’re exploring the central shopping area, it’s an easy stop without the big crowds. Coffeeshops operate under the Dutch tolerance policy (gedoogbeleid): cannabis remains technically illegal under the Opium Act, but prosecution is suspended for establishments that comply with the official AHOJG criteria, including a strict ban on advertising. Local authorities decide whether a coffeeshop is permitted and set local conditions. This entry is factual directory information, not advertising or encouragement to use cannabis. Cannabivo is an informational directory and does not sell, supply, promote, or advertise cannabis. ## How to join A private, member-led process — not open to the general public. 1 ### Introduction Joining is private and typically begins with an introduction or referral, in line with the association’s procedure. 2 ### Documentation Prospective members confirm they are adults (18+). 3 ### Statutes & rules Acceptance of the association’s statutes and house rules is required before membership is granted. 4 ### Welcome Once registered, members may take part in the association’s collective activities during opening hours. The club owner hasn't activated membership requests yet. Message (optional)Request membership Membership is restricted to adults and handled privately by the association. Cannabivo does not process membership applications. ## Find The Clown AddressFolkingestraat 24, 9711 JW Groningen Folkingestraat 24, 9711 JW Groningen53.2159, 6.5648 Show map Loading map… Hide map ## What members say Write a review No reviews yet Be the first to share your experience with this club. Write a review ### Write a review Overall rating Atmosphere Staff Product quality Product variety Value for money Overall experience TitleYour reviewCancelSubmit review ## Is this your club? Owners can verify and manage this profile — update details, hours and photos. [Claim this listing](/claim-ownership?club=3b77d72e-b003-4b2d-839b-ddafc5e3abc6 "Claim Ownership") TThe ClownGroningen [How to join](/netherlands/groningen/the-clown#membership "How to join")[Contact](/netherlands/groningen/the-clown#contact "Contact")SupportSave[Is this your club?](/claim-ownership?club=3b77d72e-b003-4b2d-839b-ddafc5e3abc6 "Claim Ownership") ◎ Cannabivo Cannabivo is an information directory and is not affiliated with this association. This page does not sell, supply or advertise cannabis. Listing details are provided for informational purposes only. Membership and access are decided privately by the association in accordance with applicable law. ## Clubs nearby 1. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### The Flying Dutchman Opens at 10:00 ≈ 0.2 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/the-flying-dutchman "Coffeeshop The Flying Dutchman in Groningen") 2. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### De Medley Opens at 09:00 ≈ 0.2 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/de-medley "Coffeeshop De Medley in Groningen") 3. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### Storm ≈ 0.4 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/storm "Coffeeshop Storm in Groningen") 4. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-lady.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-lady.svg) ### Caf Dees ≈ 0.4 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/caf-dees "Coffeeshop Caf Dees in Groningen") 5. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### Coffeeshop The Glory ≈ 0.5 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/coffeeshop-the-glory "Coffeeshop The Glory in Groningen") 6. [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-lady.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-lady.svg) ### Upper ≈ 0.5 km from The Clown Groningen![NL](/icons/countries/nl.svg)](/netherlands/groningen/upper "Coffeeshop Upper in Groningen") 7.