R.I.P....the Rokerij Coffeeshops

The four locations of the Rokerij coffeeshops in Amsterdam known for their exotic décor and trippy music are closed.

 For many cannabis tourists a trip to Amsterdam became synonymous with a smoking session at the main Rokerij location off the Leidseplein. Review sites and discussion forums are still alive with comments on the exotic experience of smoking there.

During its operation, the main Rokerij was a place to have a beer and a smoke, and to relax in a unique environment. Customers would smoke in an incense thick atmosphere as the trippy music floated around the room. Large painted wall reliefs and ornate Far Eastern sculptures became food for the eye as the joints took their effect. The large candle lit room with its slow moving fans became the perfect place to drink, smoke and melt into the vibe.

Leaving a legacy of having some of the most exotic interior designs, and offering the experience of toking in another world, the Rokerij coffeeshops became for many the definition of an Amsterdam coffeeshop...you are already missed!

(oil on canvas 25cm x 35 cm)