Topic: Amsterdam

[cloggypop]

Was it the Escape ?

Paradiso is a great venue . It is a converted church and has a lovely sound to it .

[cloggypop]

It's not, but Amsterdam is just not going to stick to it. Called it straightaway. Whether you like it or not, it's one of our unique selling points.

It never was legal . Only "tolerated" .

['Mondzz']

Booked to go for my first time for  a birthday weekend at the end of this month with a few of the lads.

Just looking for accomodation now and have come across the Flying Pig or The Bulldog.

Anyone had any experience of these?

[cloggypop]

Booked to go for my first time for  a birthday weekend at the end of this month with a few of the lads.

Just looking for accomodation now and have come across the Flying Pig or The Bulldog.

Anyone had any experience of these?

This is fairly cheap and in the middle of things .

http://www.wittetulp.nl/

Or this is good on the same street

http://www.winston.nl/

[henry]

Booked to go for my first time for  a birthday weekend at the end of this month with a few of the lads.

Just looking for accomodation now and have come across the Flying Pig or The Bulldog.

Anyone had any experience of these?

stay at Flying Pig before. the place is ok for a backpacking holiday. we were staying in a 8 beds doom.

very central and there is a "coffee shop" just opposite the hostel if you into that sort of thing.

The Bulldog is right in the Red Light District, IIRC.

[Effes]

I've been about 14 times, and rarely drink.
I've usually gone in the week when there aren't crowds; and proceeded to get insanely caned and full of chocolate.

The Cheese in Homegrown Fantasy was always in demand when I went.

I always stayed in Budget Inn Hostel - cheap and cheerful, and 2 minds from centre.

['Mondzz']

Cheers for the suggestions lads will give them a look over tonight.

[Elmo!]

Booked to go for my first time for  a birthday weekend at the end of this month with a few of the lads.

Just looking for accomodation now and have come across the Flying Pig or The Bulldog.

Anyone had any experience of these?

I've stayed in both flying pigs and the bulldog.

The bulldog was was pretty horrible and sleazy.  Both flying pigs were awesome, couldn't recommend them more, really friendly, good bar and both have good (but different) locations.  the downtown one is very close to station and red light district, the uptown one is in a quieter area next to a huge park near leidseplein. 

[Realdidi]

Anyone had any experience of Jimmy Woos nightclub? is it easy to get into? going out on a stag do next month as bwest man and few of the lads said that they can never get in there. looked at vip entry and got quoted 650 euros(entrance,table and 4 bottles of housepours) for a group of 12 on the friday, would it be worth it??!

[DutchRed]

Anyone had any experience of Jimmy Woos nightclub? is it easy to get into? going out on a stag do next month as bwest man and few of the lads said that they can never get in there. looked at vip entry and got quoted 650 euros(entrance,table and 4 bottles of housepours) for a group of 12 on the friday, would it be worth it??!

Jimmy Woo is boss. It really is. Great place to be. It's quite easy to get in since I'm not allowed to go in there yet I've been a couple of times.

[CorKopite]

Heading over at the end of the month. Loved it the last time so really looking forward to heading over again.


Have heard the zoo there is pretty good, anyone able to confirm that?

[arnaldo]

A lad from Londonderry fell into a canal in the Dam at the weekend and died, very sad. Im heading there on my stag do and thats the one thing my bird is fearful of. Any of the locals know if this happens often? When I was there last year the two things that struck me that could happen on a stag do is falling into the canal and getting hit by a tram

[Drinks Sangria]

I've stayed in both flying pigs and the bulldog.

The bulldog was was pretty horrible and sleazy.  Both flying pigs were awesome, couldn't recommend them more, really friendly, good bar and both have good (but different) locations.  the downtown one is very close to station and red light district, the uptown one is in a quieter area next to a huge park near leidseplein.

Good to here, I'm staying in Uptown in August. Absolutely can't wait.

[Motty]

A lad from Londonderry fell into a canal in the Dam at the weekend and died, very sad. Im heading there on my stag do and thats the one thing my bird is fearful of. Any of the locals know if this happens often? When I was there last year the two things that struck me that could happen on a stag do is falling into the canal and getting hit by a tram

your going to Amsterdam and the only thing your missus is scared of  is you falling in the canal

[ChaChaMooMoo]

If you are walking adjacent to the canals, its better to be safe anytime - winter or not especially if you cant swim.

But I wouldnt say its unsafe.

You should be more afraid of the bikes than the trams.

 

I second that.

[arnaldo]

your going to Amsterdam and the only thing your missus is scared of  is you falling in the canal

ha, so she lets on anyway

[Motty]

ha, so she lets on anyway

just say the coffee shops which is why you are going over there are in a totally different part to the window shopping, worked for me

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Have heard the zoo there is pretty good, anyone able to confirm that?

Yes I've been there, pretty decent, loved the aquarium after a few bifters...

I want to go back.
I used to have an annual tradition of going on my birthday, but the missus kiboshed it last year, she was sick of sitting in coffee shops like, fair enough. Next year though, I'm off. Shame it was my birthday this week so it'll be 12 month until I get there...

[RichardM]

Going back to Amsterdam is the only thing getting me through these exams!

[Roady]

meant to be going on the 7th june, paid for but just wondering how expensive it is, im going to leave my self short next month for wedge and have no idea how much to take with me for three nights.Could honestly do without it, am tempted despite having paid for it to leave it.Its about time i got a gripl of my finances

[RichardM]

meant to be going on the 7th june, paid for but just wondering how expensive it is, im going to leave my self short next month for wedge and have no idea how much to take with me for three nights.Could honestly do without it, am tempted despite having paid for it to leave it.Its about time i got a gripl of my finances

I'm going out on the 6th. It entirely depends on what you're going to be doing over there.

[Giovanni]

Heading over at the end of the month. Loved it the last time so really looking forward to heading over again.


Have heard the zoo there is pretty good, anyone able to confirm that?

The zoo is good but the conditions of some of the animals are scandalous.

The penguin enclosure is fucking awful. It was 30 degree weather last time I went and they were stuck in a concrete pool all huddled in the shade.

And the bear pit..fucking hell.

[Roady]

I'm going out on the 6th. It entirely depends on what you're going to be doing over there.

basically just caning it with mates to be honest. getting stoned mainly. Will have one night on the ale instead with a club thrown in

[RichardM]

basically just caning it with mates to be honest. getting stoned mainly. Will have one night on the ale instead with a club thrown in

Well we bought a lot of weed and I had money left over from £120's worth. I ate McNasty's for most of the weekend and didn't do much touristy stuff. I'll be taking £150 this time and trying to be more careful with it. Won't be smoking as much (he says) but plan to go to a club one night (which we didn't do last time) and can see that costing a fair amount.

[Azi]

meant to be going on the 7th june, paid for but just wondering how expensive it is, im going to leave my self short next month for wedge and have no idea how much to take with me for three nights.Could honestly do without it, am tempted despite having paid for it to leave it.Its about time i got a gripl of my finances

am just back from 3 days in amsterdam mate and its not that expensive if am honest i went for the final and found it ok took 300 euros with me and came back with 210 euros  can get about most the city with  the tram for 3 euros food is a bit pricey slice of pizza cost 5 euros although i dont know if places upped the prices for the football etc i dont drink or smoke so i suppose its depends on you but  its not that expensive if you dont buy a load of crappy things

[cloggypop]

Cheap food is Maoz for falafel , one of the wok places for noodles/rice , boss chips from Mannekin Pis or go to Albert Hijn (supermarket) for sandwiches or sausage rolls. Do not buy from around Warmoesstraat as it will be around 5 euro for a slice of pizza.

[arnaldo]

Go to the sports cafe at leidseplein does all you can eat bbq ribs for ten euro. Surprisingly they were fucking gorgeous

[Motty]

Don't know how some of you got by on less than £100 ,I was only there 24 hours and I spent over £200, but I did go to a club so maybe that's why?
And Roady there's no need to get class A if your going to a club as beer and weed had me still dancing like a loony at 6am which is more than the pills etc you get these days will do for you

[Drinks Sangria]

Go to the Last Waterhole on Leidseplein and you'll get 10 Jaegers for 10 euros

Sounds boss. Is there anywhere where the weed is baked into edibles? Me and a few mates are big runners so wouldn't be too keen on any potential lung damage. I'm not too arsed either way honestly, but our coach heard we were going and gave us a right lecture on lung damage. Not that I think three days would do anything, but my mates are a bit more paranoid. Tips?

[cloggypop]

Sounds boss. Is there anywhere where the weed is baked into edibles? Me and a few mates are big runners so wouldn't be too keen on any potential lung damage. I'm not too arsed either way honestly, but our coach heard we were going and gave us a right lecture on lung damage. Not that I think three days would do anything, but my mates are a bit more paranoid. Tips?

Hill St Blues has nice cake.

[Giovanni]

am just back from 3 days in amsterdam mate and its not that expensive if am honest i went for the final and found it ok took 300 euros with me and came back with 210 euros  can get about most the city with  the tram for 3 euros food is a bit pricey slice of pizza cost 5 euros although i dont know if places upped the prices for the football etc i dont drink or smoke so i suppose its depends on you but  its not that expensive if you dont buy a load of crappy things

£90 in 3 days?

Da fuck?

I suppose if you don't drink or smoke then it's doable. But if you drink or smoke then you'll blitz through 100 euros a day easily. A gram of weed is around 15 euros and a beer is never less than 5.

I went for 3 days last week and spent 400 quid.

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have a one-skinner of isolator and you'll be buzzing.

[Drinks Sangria]

Hmm, actually don't know mate, usually (when I eat it, which is rare) I bake it myself as its more cost-efficient that way but I'll ask around mate.

As for lung damage from a 3 day trip... meh.. only if you and your mates have the virginest of lungs. Well.. actually depends on how much weed you want to consume. Myself, If i were a tourist, Id go for the magic truffles (shrooms are outlawed nowadays, darn tourists cant handle their stuff) to be honest. Now that's a trip worth taking! There's an OKay smart shop near Leidseplein where you can get that kind of stuff (I'm not sure but I think you could even get some peyote or mescaline there if you are so inclined, sir). Just don't mix it with alcohol or weed or other drugs is my advice (or do, if you are a pro and/or can handle it all the more fun!)

Ah nice one lad. I suppose sorting it ourselves shouldn't be too much of a problem. Although we would be using a communal kitchen! I agree, three days shouldn't do too much, but the other guys are far more serious athletes than myself, and we even delayed going on this trip until the track season is over, so it coincides with a rest period we have every year after the final race. I'm far from hardcore myself, so don't want to be diving in at the deep end.

[Giovanni]

Wow, man, those are some crazy tourist prices. You should never ever buy in the red light district mate. You can get beers for under 3 euros, even in the Irish pubs (allthough a pint might be like 4,50). 1 gram of weed should be about 8-10 euros. Or you can go nuts and go to the Dampkring and get a gram of isolator for 25-50 euros*.

* isolator is not for rookies 

I only buy my weed from 3 places when I go. Barneys, Amensia & Grey Area. Where the hell are you finding good weed at 8 euros? The isolator is some magic stuff!

As for the beer - I have to admit we do not venture too far looking for a beer!

[barnseysbarmyarmy]

Grew up in Amsterdam, doing my annual visit in a week, cant bloody wait. Getting hitched this summer so this is like a solo mission, sounds dodgy but all I'm gonna do is walk around all the old haunts and have wee smoke here and there...

[Motty]

Grew up in Amsterdam, doing my annual visit in a week, cant bloody wait. Getting hitched this summer so this is like a solo mission, sounds dodgy but all I'm gonna do is walk around all the old haunts and have wee smoke whilst fucking away behind one of the curtains

fixed

[barnseysbarmyarmy]

I tend to go all out and leave the curtain open whilst high-fiving passers by.

[Motty]

I tend to go all out and leave the curtain open whilst high-fiving passers by.

;D

[AnfieldIron]

My bird finishes Uni this week and as a surprise I'm thinking of taking her to Amsterdam, and keep it a massive surprise til she visits me next week.

Looking at doing the usual stuff like the coffee shops etc, then out for dinner then out on the ale etc.

Never been before so any idea what the prices are like etc? I imagine it'd be more expensive round the main bits, bit cheaper further out etc.

Any info would be good.

[DutchRed]

Sent you a PM mate.