The BULLDOG Cafe in De Weteringschans

Best in Amsterdam baby!!! Get down there experience it for yourself very helpful staff friendly great vibe !!!

Really welcoming place, in a charming area of ​​Amsterdam, helpful and super friendly staff, we will definitely be back!!

Wonderful place! Excellent staff, service, and atmosphere, highly recommended!

The wait for drinks can be frustrating but this is only because of how popular and busy the cafe and bar is! There were loads of seats and the staff were accommodating to my needs with a wheelchair! We actually enjoyed it here so much we visited every day of our trip!

I would recommend visiting if it's your first time in Amsterdam; the bar is great for watching football matches or other sports.

I frequently visit Amsterdam. Once a year generally, so feel I know it reasonably well. Visited The Bulldog Palace on Monday 24th November 2025. Been here a few times and usually have an OK time. It is a bit pricier compared to other places and a bit touristy but fine for a newcomer to see what these coffee shops are like. Not a fan of paying for toilets, as I usually use a card for all transactions, so never have loose change. However, not a major issue. The bars opposite do not charge you to use their toilets, so after a quick drink and smoke, I would normally leave and go to another place where toilets are free. I was visiting Amsterdam with my son this time (his first time) and thought this would be a good place to start, as it is a mixture of bar and coffeeshop, it’s a good size and nearby to other places we could visit. Unfortunately this was a bad decision, as there was a very rude woman working there that night. Long, slightly wavy dark hair, slim, about 5’5”, Hispanic looking. I didn’t catch her name but didn’t care for her customer service “skills”. You would do well to either retrain, reprimand or fire her, as she is making you look bad. Her attitude frankly stinks. After spending the whole day travelling, a very long wait at airport and then a considerable walk to the Bulldog Palace (my fault really as map on phone sent us the wrong way a few times), the last thing I expect/ want to receive is a load of attitude from one of your staff members. Everyone else was quite friendly, but this one particular lady was very unpleasant. Snapping at us when i asked for the herbal mix I ordered with the drinks: “I’m just getting it. I already told you” (she hadn’t told me anything) and then telling us/ shouting at us to squeeze into the small booth, despite there only really being enough room on each of the small tables for one person. She kept saying “I already told you!” when she hadn’t told us anything. We just wanted to have a peaceful smoke and a beer; when you’re having a smoke, you don’t need somebody giving attitude. Completely “harshes your high”. I wanted my son to have a great first experience and to have this happen was very disappointing. He said it was not a great first experience and as this was the first place we had visited upon arriving, made him worry all the places would be the same. The Dutch people have always been very welcoming and friendly in my experiences so this was a total let down. Also why offer coupons/ vouchers for free drinks if you can’t use them (same staff member muttered to the barman, that we couldn’t use the vouchers after he had said we could)? This was a really bad experience and I personally won’t return to this establishment, nor will I recommend it.

I wanted to check it out but was denied entry by security for my clothes? I don’t feel like I wasn’t wearing club clothes which made it confusing. I asked what’s wrong with it and the guy just told me to please leave which I did… I have to say I’ve been denied entry at better places

Terrible experience. As soon as we arrived, they placed us on the mezzanine, without informing us at any moment that staying there required buying bottle service. I was there with my wife and friends, all of us drinking beer. Then a group arrived and the waiter started pressuring us to leave because someone who would “spend more” wanted our spot. Completely ridiculous. I questioned the waiter if that was fair, and he didn’t care at all. He even called security to intimidate me. I refused to leave unless they gave us another table since the place was packed. They eventually did, but being forced out like that was humiliating. An experience that guarantees I’ll never return to Bulldog.

I am so annoyed This is my favourite bulldog but to wait 50 minutes for food is a joke(chips) and then to be told 'the chef doesnt want to make it you ill cancel it' is ridiculous. Our waitress is so rude! Dark hair, quite small. The men working at the bar were so happy and she was so rude. Im furious and wont be coming back

Great drinks and service, the bouncers are really professional and light-hearted xx

Horrid place avoid . Plenty more high quality locations

My experience at The Bulldog was extremely disappointing and terrible. The waiters' service is unacceptable, bordering on xenophobia and creating a hostile environment. In addition to the awful service, it's absurd to be forced to pay to use the establishment's restroom even as a customer and while consuming food or drinks there. It's an exploitative and disrespectful practice towards those who are spending money there.

1 star I ate at The Bulldog Palace yesterday, and it was a very disappointing experience. We ordered three burgers, and it took almost 50 minutes for them to arrive. The service was truly terrible and completely unprofessional. The food itself was just acceptable for the price, but certainly not good enough to warrant such a long wait. Overall, I absolutely do not recommend this restaurant.

The seating here was non existent.

A former police station converted into a coffee shop. You can have beers inside a cell! A very, very original place. That said, it's always packed because it's very touristy.

Mega top place where you can smoke, drink and eat

Traditional coffee shop, with several locations in the city.

me and a friend arrived around 1AM tonight with one hour to go. we sat down and the waitress instantly came by. Both of us were not sure what to drink yet, so she pressured us to choose something asap. When we decided and wanted to order, she was around the bar area dancing for a few minutes until she saw us waving. She brought me the wrong drink but i chose no to say anything because of her aggressive behavior. When i wanted to pay by apple pay, the first time did not work because she instantly removed the device. She was clearly very impatient, and we tried again. While my payment went through, she said it does not work and instantly held the device to my friends phone, who already had his apple pay ready because of her pressure. Ultimately, his phone made the payment sound as well. We checked later and luckily, nothing got booked off his card. I was with a good friend, so no problem, but this can lead to an awkward situation depending on who you‘re with. While the other workers seemed pleasant and calm, i can’t really say much about them. The waitress was extremely careless and unprofessional. You are serving food, so I consider you a restaurant. Please hire workforce that is up to it and does not dance around the tables instead of taking orders, after putting customers under pressure 1h before closing.

Great experience. You can easily buy from the coffee shop next door and drink at the bar. Prices are excellent for the city average. Recommended.

Great place to have a break. Roll one up and have a bite to eat. Location is great and it's really cool to see the history from the police station.

Disclaimer- my review is for the food and drink only 😄 The ambience is obviously very pulsating and invigorating. They have live music, DJ, Karaoke depending on the night. They have amazing and unique cocktails They have a fair range of hard liquor and liquers as well. The beer collection is also vast. We were pleasantly surprised by the food. The Avocado Chicken sandwich is unbelievable! Never had a crispy chicken with Avocado before! The smash burger was perfectly cooked and perfectly paired with the condiments. The Hot Chocolate- absolutely divine! Note- they serve it with sugar on the side. I did not add the sugar at first- but its not sweet at all. So I recommend adding the sugar and stiring some of the whipped cream into it to make it absolutely delish! They have a store to buy merchandise, which is well stocked and has some cool things. The timings of the bar, the coffee shop and the store vary from each other and on different days. So best to check before going. Would definitely recommend and be back

Always a worth while visit when in town! Great atmosphere and friendly service

I had a delicious chicken burger, but I personally found the music a bit loud during dinner. The staff is friendly, but almost all of them speak English. Otherwise, it's a beautiful and fun place!

We’ve been waiting for 30 minutes to order 3 beers. 4 times we were calling the waitress

Two totally different experience. One of them with Yousef great guy very helpful on the outside. And down in the coffee shop, there is the worst employee ever he named Himself Mike that day 😅 very bad experience. But great place in total.

Cool atmosphere, I recommend it for health 😅

This place was a vibe, cool selection, bar next door. It's pretty big two in 1 place type of deal. Best cafe I went to and I went to ALOT of them. However, like most places in Amsterdam - people working there are blunt, dismissive and a bit rude. If you understand this is part of culture and every day life here and many places close to it you will be just fine and enjoy it!

€25 to enter, €0.50 per pee, €5 for a cup of tap water, and a free sauna of strangers included - greediness at its finest! We started our week at a Thursday rave at the SugarFactory, where we paid €80 each and it was worth every cent. The music, space to dance, drinks that didn’t require a mortgage…the usual party rate. Then Saturday at The Bulldog. Tickets €25 - fair price for a smaller venue. But then the fun began: I needed the loo and - surprise! - a toilet lady waiting there to charge 50 cent every single visit. We ended up hitting an ATM, losing another €4.50 just to withdraw some cash (which we spent as our flight was the next morning). Next, asking for water alongside our drinks earned us…a cup of tap water for €5 (€22 for a cup of tap, and rum+coke). For context: at SugarFactory, a proper bottle was the same price. Then. Imagine trying to dance in a can of sardines. There were no limits on attendance, so personal space went extinct by 10PM. By midnight, we decided to bail. Honestly, sitting at the airport until 7AM felt like a spa retreat in comparison. Would not recommend. If that was my first party - I’d never do it again. Thanks to Adam Beyer and Awakenings for such amazing organisation which felt so exclusive for, after aaaaall the surcharges, turned out to be cheaper than a couple of hours at the bulldog.

Great products in a friendly place. Upstairs for booze downstairs for doob. Awesome 😎

The toilets costs (even for paying customers) 50 cnt each time you need to go! And there is a very unpleasant granny watching the toilet entrance.

The best coffee shop in town. The vibes were always chill and the coffe/hot chocolate drink was delicious!

As guests, we had to pay for the toilet! The staff was extremely unfriendly, the food was okay, but not particularly tasty and too expensive.

Great vibes. Friendly staff! ❤️

My first time visiting, Yousef was our server! As well as the fabulous service, the food was good and drinks nice too. The strawberry daiquiri slush is a MUST try!

Luca great guy good service really a topper

Excellent coffee! One of the best in Amsterdam!

luca the guy withcurly hair is amazing

Shoutout Luca. Curly hair, good moves. Vibes. Sofi montero is clueless

Really great place to enjoy both and drink and a smoke with some really nice staff, Luca was dancing and super quick with our drinks we had a great night

I can't say it better than the 5 stars I give, what a top service and especially by that boy with the curls, what a service he was friendly, created a good atmosphere and made sure we were well provided for

The curly guy Luca is the best server with a nice vibe

Very nice place, iconic of Amsterdam

Excellent atmosphere. Nice staff. Good drinks, decent prices. I will gladly return.

Super cool environment Nice experience

Firtst one. Best one. Music, drink and smoking.

Decent enviroment but everything else ruins the experience youre paying for. Wrong prices on menus with half the things missing, rude staff, dirty toilets, aggresive security.

Excellent service! Youssef was an outstanding waiter – professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. He truly made our experience much better. 👏🌟

just as much of a tourist trap as you’d expect, drinks are super expensive

Service a little slow but overall that's okay.

great place... we tried the trick cigarette... excellent

A good coffee shop with a really cool atmosphere. Sure, it's a bit more expensive than smaller shops that don't have as much of a name as Bulldog, but it's still worth a visit.

Very good marijuana but a very touristy spot, there are more underground coffee shops with better atmospheres.

Shittest place ever stink people pee in the terace and the people who work there are very brutal

Only had a couple of drinks, and sat people watching. Service was great with friendly helpful and chatty staff.

Bought some bud and sat outside on a 4 seater table while not busy. Then got hassled for sitting on the table cause I was on my own. They only had tables of four. Aggy

Another outstanding establishment by Bulldog. We visited here on a weekend and it was packed. Inspite of this, staff found room for 10 more. The service was brilliant and swift. An all round pleasurable experience

Good place to get a drink and a smoke. Drinks are a bit pricey, but overall good.

Defenitely needed to be visited

We were there one day with several friends and had a great time, and a young man served us very well. However, we returned the next day, and from the moment we walked in, the waitress treated us horribly. She made faces at us and did everything reluctantly. So we decided to leave; what a bad experience.

You can breathe in the history and smell the goodness of medicinal herbs.

Great place to visit for a drink and smoke. Friendly staff and clean environment. Food and selection were awesome. Head right to the back to the cow seats and chill.

Man, you talk about hospitality.... If you handle yourself and the staff with respect here, you're looking for a great place to spend an hour kickstarting a great evening. Might even feel compelled to come back consecutive nights.

The best place in Amsterdam, good atmosphere, good music and nice food!

Nice interior design, lovely atmosphere and nice staff. They were able to recommend us some of their products which was really helpful. Drinks are a bit pricey however nothing unusual for your typical coffee shop. Host is a really nice guy 👍 would recommend

Had alot of fun, the staff is great, good music and the best toilet miss, I'll be going again for sure I would recommend!!

Beautiful place… the coffee shop and the bar are fabulous . Cold beer, excellent Cocktails, very yummy foood. And above All, THE SERVERS ARE AWESOME.

Terrible place there is a waiter there such a thief he take your money and never give you the rest back try to avoid this place

Nice place! Youssef was very attentive

I was at Bulldog Palace today for the first time after a long break, I am very pleased, the atmosphere is still just as good, the service is very polite

Hello very good bulldog is the best Szef Gorge the best cocktail gin and men and women

Great experience at Leidseplein! I arrived at Leidseplein with my girlfriend and was warmly welcomed by a friendly coffeeshop host named Erdem. After picking up my joint, we headed over to The Palace bar. There, we were kindly assisted by a security guard, who helped us find a couple of seats. The evening turned out to be a lot of fun it was karaoke night! We laughed, enjoyed the vibe, and had a great time overall. We're already looking forward to our next visit to The Bulldog. Highly recommended!

Despite being a super chain of coffee shops, the Bulldog Palace does a great job of being charming and intimate. All the staff I encountered were extremely nice and made me feel right at home, despite being a solo female traveller. I was lucky enough to attend during Karaoke Night on Tuesday and sang my first public song! Everyone in the bar including the guests were extremely supportive. Would highly recommend to everyone to attend, especially since it had such a funny, historical background.

There is a reason why the store is called The Bulldog! Get inside to learn and experience it..! 5 Stars 🌟

A very bad experience. We came with friends and everything went well until the bill came: the restaurant charged us 20% more simply because we asked to split the bill. There was no indication on the menu, no prior warning, just an unjustified surprise when it came time to pay. This is unacceptable and clearly unbusinesslike. This kind of practice should be avoided. It's a shame, because the food was decent, but we won't be back.

Very rude Italian bartenders (bald and waitress), they constantly speak in Italian around, but if you ask them a question in Italian, they answer in English and annoyed (despite being in one of the most open places in the world)... you have to be nicer with the customers, they bring you food!!!!

The waiter refused to separate the bill. He kicked us out of the bar and we had to pay an extra 20% to pay separately. Shameful!

The server was not professional at all. He didn't want us to pay our share. He tried to add 20% to each person and when we realized this, he started insulting us. I do not recommend it.

We are not be treated well. It’s not possible to devise the bill and you will pay 10% more per person if you want to split. Go away

Lively, iconic spot in the heart of Amsterdam The Bulldog at Leidseplein is one of those places that captures the real Amsterdam vibe – laid-back, buzzing with energy, and full of both tourists and locals. Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee, a cold beer, or just soaking in the atmosphere, this place has it all. The location is perfect – right in the middle of the action at Leidseplein, surrounded by bars, restaurants, and nightlife. Inside, it’s got that classic Bulldog look: urban, edgy, and instantly recognizable. The decor, music, and overall vibe create a fun, social setting where it’s easy to relax and strike up conversations with people from all over the world. The staff is usually friendly and quick, even when it’s busy – which it often is. Despite the crowd, it still feels safe and well-run. The menu has something for everyone, and the quality is consistent. Whether you’re here for the coffee shop offerings or just want a drink and a bite, you’ll find a comfortable corner. What makes this place special is the mix of people – from seasoned locals to wide-eyed first-timers. It’s more than a coffee shop; it’s a cultural stop, a meeting point, and a part of the city’s soul. 🍀 All in all, a classic Amsterdam experience. Welcoming, energetic, and well worth a visit – whether it’s your first time in the city or your fiftieth.

Bit more touristy but a good place if this is your first time visiting a coffee shop.

Always a good time here. I know it’s a typical tourist spot but it always has consistent service and good bud so I always make a stop here when in Amsterdam. Outside seating with a nice view is also a plus!

You buy product you buy food and then they make you pay for bathroom . There attitudes are garbage .

World’s slowest waiters, Amsterdam’s most overpriced weed and ok music

Staff are very friendly,food is very good decent bud too

Nice place, but you have to pay to go to toilet, even if you're a customer. There was an employee just checking the payment on the day I visited the place. Seriously, they pay a salary for someone to check cents in a bathroom? 😂

Coffee Shop downstairs fantastic nice man behind the bar. At the dining area the food was very tasty only the service a bit slow

I don't know what kind of place it is, what kind of establishment it is, but 🚬it's delicious.

The institution that always delivers

Very nice location, food good but not very good. Honest prices. At the Coffeshop the barista (Italian) was very helpful.

Ive been taking hols in Holland for over 40 years The Bulldogs had a bad rep 10-20 yrs back. They seem to have cleaned up their act alot.

We love it The atmosphere The staff/stuff 😉 The guards Gift shop Clean toilet

The unmissable historic Bulldog never disappoints

The staff are super friendly, it has 3 sections (coffeeshop, bar/restaurant and souvenir shop. It's a good place to have some food and drink and if you smoke you can do all 3 at the same time! A place that you should definitely stop off and enjoy! They have karaoke on a Tuesday also!

One of the biggest, fair price, worth checking out!

Atmosphere was friendly and staff were welcoming

A guarantee! You can both buy and consume.. even drinking alcohol! Nice atmosphere, good food too

An awesome wee place...indoors and out. Outdoor seating is ideally placed to people watch and chill. Cocktails are delicious.

The Amsterdam classic. Every so often you have to go get a birrita and make mecha

PAYING 50 CENT FOR TOILET I SPENT 50 EUROS FOR FEW DRINKS IS INCREDIBLE. HAD TO GET CHANGE

Lots of choice and friendly servers!