Captain Hooter's Connoisseur's Guide to Amsterdam Coffeeshops

A very good book for a First Edition. Hooter visits every coffeeshop in Amsterdam and ranks them based on a variety of factors. The winners are then discussed in more detail in the book. The book also talks about the best places to eat, drink and visit whilst in Amsterdam. Cool activities and general hints and tips when there. The book is rounded off by an Index of every licenced coffeeshop. This is extremely handy if you like the more obscure ones like myself. The book is written simply. Nothing too complex to understand and works perfect for beginners and connoisseurs alike. In an ideal world, I would have liked to have seen every coffeeshop discussed in detail, but hopefully more to come in the 2nd Edition!

Will be returning! Up to page 61 it’s a book about the year 1961! Like 2 half books on totally different subject mashed into one. Feel like a replacement should be sent to me ASAP as it was a Christmas present. Also the words and sentences cut off on the oage

I will take this with me on my next visit. Browsing through it, it has already identified some interesting new pastures to graze in. Cheers Capt Hooter.

Seems the perfect guide but yet put to test due to lock down!

As I write this it's a little over two weeks since cannabis was fully legalized in Canada. The atmosphere seems to be developing on a global level to have this sort of guide for travelers.I have not been to Amsterdam myself, yet, but having this book is essential for anyone planning a trip there. This book is obviously a labour of love for the author and it shows throughout. As part of the positive attitude show in the book the author only reviews the top 20 "Best of the Best" coffee shops in Amsterdam. No negative reviews included, only the good stuff!Each coffeeshop is described according to the wares they carry, any theme the place may have as well as any food or beverage service. Also, each entry describes convenient transportation and accommodations nearby each coffeeshop.An aspect of this book that I like is that it's a "warts and all" depiction of the coffeeshop scene in Amsterdam. Some of the laws have not been changed since the 1970's and there's not really any recognition of modern medical research. The seller's market in Amsterdam can also lead to a "I don't have to give a crap" attitude on the part of some budtenders in Amsterdam. Reminds me of Lily Tomlin as the Phone Company Lady "We're the phone company sir, we don't care, we don't have to." However, there's plenty of worthwhile places to visit as this book shows.The author begins with his visits to Amsterdam during the mid-1990's and Cannabis Cups that took place during that era. He is obviously very passionate about the city he now lives in and has lots of insiders tips on how to get around and the best places to stay. I'd read a lot about some of these coffeeshops such as De Dampkring and The Green House so it's interesting to read where they are at now.There are supplementary chapters on various eateries in Amsterdam and a chapter on "Best Stuff To Do When You Are High In Amsterdam". There's also a tribute chapter on Cheech and Chong. In there I learned that Captain Hooter and I stood in line at the same bookshop in Victoria BC when Tommy Chong came to town to promote his book "I-Chong". Small world! There's also a chapter on some Dutch side-trips you can take to Utrecht and Zandvoort near the end of the book.There's a lot of other info packed into this relatively slim volume. It's entertaining and well-written, the author obviously enjoys his subject very much! I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about traveling to Amsterdam, who might travel there someday or maybe just wants an entertaining read. I enjoyed it very much!