--- title: "De Vrolijke Gaper, Gorinchem | Cannabivo" description: "It's the small coffee shop everyone in town seems to know, the kind you pass …. 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The room feels lived-in, with brick walls and a mix of wooden chairs that have seen more conversations than lattes. On sunny days you can watch cyclists and canal boats drift by; in winter it turns into a quietly local corner where people read or chat. The crowd is a true [Gorinchem](/netherlands/south-holland/gorinchem "3 Coffeeshops in Gorinchem (2026)") mix — older regulars, students, and the occasional tourist who wandered off the main square. Service is no-nonsense and familiar; they'll remember your face after a few visits and the banter feels like part of the draw. It's unpretentious, the kind of place where you don't feel rushed and the music is low enough to hear the clink of cups. The surrounding streets are all cobbles, narrow shopfronts and fortification walls not far off, so you get that small-town, slightly historic feel. If you're wandering the centre looking for somewhere to slow down, this coffee shop fits that bill without fuss. 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. ## When we're open | Monday | 12:00 - 21:00 | |---|---| | Tuesday | 12:00 - 21:00 | | Wednesday | 12:00 - 21:00 | | Thursday | 12:00 - 21:00 | | Friday | 12:00 - 21:00 | | Saturday | 12:00 - 21:00 | | Sunday | 12:00 - 18:00 | Open now Closes 21:00 today. Members and prospective members welcome during opening hours. Hours may vary during off-season. ## 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 De Vrolijke Gaper [Phone+31 183 690 501](tel:+31183690501 "Call +31 183 690 501")[Websitevrolijke-gaper.nl](http://www.vrolijke-gaper.nl/ "Visit club website")AddressMolenstraat 23, 4201 CV Gorinchem Molenstraat 23, 4201 CV Gorinchem51.8289, 4.9749 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. 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