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There's been much discussion about changes to The Plug shops on these forums. It's been suggested that they might all be changing but, so far, the only one that has been confirmed as no longer being a Plug is the old Rusland shop that was Plug XXX or Plug 3 that's been taken over by The Hit from The Hague. As far as I know, the other two recent takeovers by The Plug, The Plug East (formerly Speak Easy) and The Plug Westerdok (formerly Baba) are still Plugs.

I heard today that Aktama from Den Helder has taken over Coffeeshop 156 and renamed it Aktama 2. I haven't updated the ACD on that one yet and I'd love to hear from anyone exploring around the Baarsjes area about it.

Last but not least, there's a new drive-through shop in Utrecht called Griffioen.

Thanks for the update Lem.

Has there been a Coffeeshop from another Dutch city/town that’s took over an Amsterdam Coffeeshop before? Is The Hit from The Hague the first? Closely followed by Aktama from Den Helder? I know The Plug was a CSC in Barcelona before it took over Utopia (RIP) but I’m just wondering about Dutch Coffeeshops.

It’s interesting how Amsterdam Coffeeshop chains aren’t taking them over. I wonder why the likes of Greenhouse and Bulldog aren’t interested. Don’t get me wrong I’m pleased that they’re not, but curious as to why they’re not.

A few more. Some of this is old news, some I haven't updated on the site yet.

New

Magic from The Hague has opened a new branch in Doetinchem.

Takeovers

On 14th August 2024 Domino in Almere reopened as Boerejongens Almere.

't Klavertje in Amersfoort is now The Plug Amersfoort.

Inpetto in Rotterdam is now The Plug Rotterdam.

De Hobbit in Weert has been taken over by The Twins from Heerlen.

Rename

On 1st July The Point in The Hague became StrainFellows. We already have a menu for this one.

Closures

The Happy in Groningen declared bankrupt.

Taverne Oasis in Groningen closed.

Temporary Closures

Caza in Tilburg is temporarily closed.

Mississippi in Maastricht (a boat) is temporarily closed because low water levels in the Maas river have left it grounded. This may apply to neighbouring Smoky too.

Jamaica in Nijmegen is closed until January 24, 2025.

Disputed Closures

't Bunkertje in Arnhem is currently closed.

Stingray in Beverwijk has been closed since May 22 but is trying to reopen.

Moves

Sky and Skunk in Roermond have been closed and the plan is to replace them with new shop Skybox.

Galaxy in The Hague is moving from Weimarstraat to the Uithof. As far as I know, this hasn't happened yet.

Koffie & Dromen in Lelystad has moved a short distance to Noord Stationsweg 21.

Tourist Changes

I-criterion has been abolished in Goes. Foreigners are now welcome.

Still trying to confirm the situation at Coffeeshop 156. If anyone is around there and can check it out, I'd love to hear from you.

Updates:

Hope to have pictures of Aktama 2 soon.

cannabisindustrie.nl, a useful source of coffeeshop news, says Caza is open again and Mississippi hopes to be back in a couple of weeks.

Lemming wrote: Tue 12th Nov 2024 01:16 pm Updates:

Hope to have pictures of Aktama 2 soon.

I’m over in early January Lem and will happily get a photo or two for the directory if it’s still needed as January feels like a lifetime away .

avfc-herbalist wrote: Tue 12th Nov 2024 03:15 pm I’m over in early January Lem and will happily get a photo or two for the directory if it’s still needed as January feels like a lifetime away .

Yes please! Photos of any coffeeshops for my archive are always appreciated.

Another one.

Looks like De Keeper in Amsterdam has been taken over by SuperFly.

Can confirm, De Keeper is now a SuperFly so they're now a chain of 3 shops.

I've recently updated the maps to show SWED, The Hit, Aktama 2 and SuperFly.

Also added a QR code sticker to the merch store.

Lemming wrote: Mon 9th Dec 2024 04:21 pm Can confirm, De Keeper is now a SuperFly so they're now a chain of 3 shops.

I've recently updated the maps to show SWED, The Hit, Aktama 2 and SuperFly.

Also added a QR code sticker to the merch store.

The menus of the Super Fly Coffeeshops look very similar to Coffeeshop Easy Times. Maybe Super Fly and Easy Times have same owners now.

Smokey in The Hague has become The Goat.

Coffeeshop 137 now has a sort of subtitle of "7th Heaven". Older readers might remember another shop called 7th Heaven that briefly became Bulldog Lounge before it closed. The new name at 137 appears to be more related to 7th Heaven in Marbella, however.

The Plug has taken over The Store (formerly The Doors)

Crossed my mind that this location is just outside the 1012 postcode. I wonder whether that might make it more valuable in view of the threats to the centre?

It looks like Coffeeshop Kooi has been taken over by New Times.
The pic was taken 13th Jan.

BatRadia wrote: Sun 16th Feb 2025 03:31 pm It looks like Coffeeshop Kooi has been taken over by New Times.

Thanks for the info. I'll update the ACD soon.

I also saw something about coffeeshop 137 putting a sign upon saying locals no longer welcome there ... not sure if this is true,