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Kashmir Lounge
Jan Pieter Heijenstraat 85, Amsterdam |
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| Street |
Jan Pieter Heijenstraat |
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| District |
The Old West |
| Town |
Amsterdam |
| Province |
Noord Holland |
| Postcode |
1053 GM |
| Telephone |
(unknown) |
| Open |
Mon-Fri 10:00-01:00; Sat 10:00-03:00; Sun 11:00-01:00 |
| Map |
Maporama for 1053 GM (external link) |
| "Official" Site |
redrival.com/kashmir/kashmir.html (dead link) |
| Tram
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Tram 17 from Centraal Station stops at the Kinkerstraat end of JP Heijenstraat closest to Kashmir. Tram 1 stops at the opposite end of the street on Overtoom.
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A fairly big and surprisingly crowded cafe-coffeeshop out in the Old West. Although beer is available, the shop is very much a chillout area with Indian decor and piles of big cushions scattered around to sit on.
See tram details above for details of how to get there.
Cathleen from USA. Sent 6 Aug 2005.
We did not purchase anything here because we had too much gear already. I really liked the décor though (Middle Eastern) and the comfy couch at the front of the shop was just the perfect place to enjoy a smoke.
Mike and John. Visited 7-10 Feb. Sent 11 Feb 2005.
Took the 17 tram out to this coffeeshop. Well worth the journey and really nice to get out of town. The layout is good with floor cushions, seating and lots of little dark cubbyholes. We brought 'Citrus' 6.00 e for 1g. Good deal and quality smoke, also some Kashmir Black 3.50e 1g, which proved to be good eating hash. Would recommend to make the effort to go out.
Fletch from UK. Sent 24 Nov 2004.
One of the best coffee shops in Holland! Wicked weed & hash, great music, comfortable seating, very friendly staff and chilled atmosphere. What more do you need for a prefect time?
Elton from England. Sent 27 Oct 2004.
Situated in the leafy, relaxed suburbs of Vondelpark and well worth the walk out of town. With a Moroccan and Turkish restaurant close by and many delicatessens, bakers, and cheeseshops on the way, it is as much a gourmet's pilgrimage as that of a smoker. Consistently fine espresso, good service and eclectic music (Ennio Morricone's theme from 'once upon a time in the west' following on from electronic body music?). A beautiful area of town which seems to be trapped in a permanent mood of Sunday afternoons with a superb coffeeshop. Highly rated!
Niz from UK. Sent 1 Mar 2004.
Kashmir Lounge is always the first coffeeshop we head to after checking in at the hotel. Situated in the Oud West district along Jan Pieter Heijestraat, this place is a jewel to find in a pleasant but unremarkable part of town. As the name suggests, Kashmir Lounge is decked out in a kinda eastern/Indian meets Glastonbury sorta way. Brass candle lit lanterns hang from the ceiling while the bar and alcoves are warmly lit by red glass tealights. Nice chilled grooves, played along with some dub while we were there, added fittingly to the vibe that this place gives off. Menu isn't the most varied that you are likely to encounter but the weed is, in my experience, pretty damn good.
Last trip bought Eidleweiss, which was enjoyed immensely, but the Ketama hash that was sampled was somewhat disappointing. However, here we are again and this time I purchase, from the very affable young dealer, some gorgeous smelling Citral. After ordering coffee (excellent incidentally) we sat at the bar and smoked said weed in a spliff. Faint lemon taste, nicely cured so smoked beautifully, uplifting high. Decent price. All smiles, as we tipped girl working the bar, before stepping out into very bright sunlight. Love this place to bits.
Dom from UK. Sent 29 Sep 2003.
I like the fact it's out of town - well into the Indian/Moorish/Middle Eastern decor and really laid back vibe in here - If you wanna get wasted and chill with your pals for an afternoon this is the place. Quality.
Rafael from France. Sent 31 Aug 2003.
A bit far from center, but it worth it, if you want a place to lay back for long time, this is the place !!!! I haven t taste the weed just one hash but both don't seem to be very special, I recommend you to come with your weed and hash and if you have got nothing there is a small coffeeshop just in front who sells very cheap weed (I bought a not extraordinary but not bad powerplant at 3 grams for 10 € ! ).
Now this coffeeshop is one I’ll do at each trip I'll make to A'dam.
TG from UK. Sent 29 Aug 2003.
It was a bit of a hike to get there but it was my own fault for walking as the
number 1 tram stops nearby! There was an entrance area with seats and as I
headed through the doors I was taken aback by the layout and decor of the
place. It was quite dark inside but the theme was Arabian with massive
scatter cushions laid out everywhere and lots of little coves with people
chilling and lounging out. The bar is in the middle of the place and you can
walk all the way round. The menu was good and they had some strains that I
had not seen anywhere else. I bought a gram of Santa Maria for about 7 euros
and I found a seat near the dj booth to relax and enjoy it in. The weed was
really nice but I struggled to smoke the joint I had made as it was pretty
strong stuff. The surroundings were perfect however as I lay back on one of
the cushions and just took it all in!! They have an open door policy for
dj's where if you contact them before hand they will let you do a set. The
music while I was in there was funky house but not too up-tempo to spoil the
chilled vibe. I really liked the Kashmir lounge - the weed was good, the
layout was amazing and the atmosphere was friendly and chilled. Definitely
make the effort to go to this place, you won't be disappointed!
Holf from UK. Sent 21 Oct 2001.
It is a fair distance from the centre, perhaps a good 40-50mins by foot. However it is well worth it. The place is dark, mysterious, beautifully decorated with Indian / Kashmiri furniture and art, friendly, comfortable (there are chill areas with large, soft floor cushions and low tables), there is a bar if you want beer with you blow and some of the finest hash I have ever smoked. The Kashmir lounge is a hash specialist (I think one or two token grasses on the menu) and re-awoke my faith in the old solids... their SuperPollen is the highest high imaginable - I expected it to put me to sleep... instead it shot me into the smile-iest, bubbliest waking dream.
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