These days I'm a 2-3 times a year smoker, and that's only when I come to Amsterdam. So from a bud quality perspective I don't know if I'm qualified to give an opinion given my tolerance level is quite low to start with.
I went there a few months ago and other than taking a while to be served I can't really complain. I was at the Old Bell a few doors down and decided to duck out with a colleague for a quick smoke. Even managed to have a beer too.