The Plug Coffeeshop Cannabis Social Club in Amsterdam

What and where: a coffeeshop Amsterdam reference point

The Plug Coffeeshop is a coffeeshop Amsterdam visitors and locals notice for its compact, characterful presence in the western part of the municipality of Amsterdam. Located in the 1012 Sx postal district (postal area 1012 SH), the association traces its roots in Amsterdam back to its first venue on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 132 when it was founded in 2018. This is a Netherlands-based, tolerated coffeeshop model operating in the heart of Amsterdam's central western quarter.

Situated within the 1012 Sx postal district of central Amsterdam

Set amid the busy lanes and historic façades that mark the 1012 Sx postal district, The Plug Coffeeshop sits where city rhythms compress into short blocks and constant foot traffic. The western part of Amsterdam here blends tourist routes, local shopping streets and quieter canalside corners; The Plug Coffeeshop occupies a spot that feels part of those layered streetscapes, an intimate local presence against a larger urban backdrop in North Holland, Netherlands.

A short history: founded locally in 2018

Founded in 2018 with its first location at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 132, The Plug Coffeeshop began as a small, city-centre coffeeshop in Amsterdam. That origin places the association in the recent wave of venues that shaped the current coffeeshop scene across the western parts of the municipality of Amsterdam. The founding date and original address are part of its local identity and connection to central Amsterdam.

The space and community feel in central Amsterdam

The Plug Coffeeshop cultivates a relaxed, conversational atmosphere representative of this corner of Amsterdam. Regulars and neighbourhood visitors often describe the venue as a place to linger — a small interior where local character shows in worn wood, simple seating and a steady stream of passers-by from the nearby streets. In the western part of the municipality, that approachable vibe fits the surrounding mix of longstanding businesses and newer urban life.

Practical information for a visit in the 1012 SH area

Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 132

Location notes: central Amsterdam, in the 1012 Sx postal district; western part of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Model: coffeeshop (tolerated coffeeshop model in Netherlands).

Frequently asked questions about the coffeeshop in Amsterdam

Is The Plug Coffeeshop a coffeeshop in Amsterdam?

Yes. The Plug Coffeeshop is a coffeeshop operating in the western part of the municipality of Amsterdam (postal area 1012 SH).

When was The Plug Coffeeshop founded?

The association was founded in 2018, with its first location recorded at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 132 in Amsterdam.

Where in Amsterdam is it located?

The Plug Coffeeshop is situated in the central 1012 Sx postal district, in the western part of the municipality of Amsterdam.

What kind of atmosphere does the place have?

It is known locally for a relaxed, small-scale interior and a neighbourhood-centred atmosphere, reflecting the streets and canal-side context of central Amsterdam.