For anybody looking for a warm, friendly and relaxed place to spend a lazy afternoon, The Dolphin is worth the effort. Downstairs under-water décor seating area with comfortable couches and free wi-fi internet access says it all!
Situated just off Leidseplein and close to many of the happening areas, The Dolphin is easily accessible by feet or tramway car.
The Dolphin is somewhat tacky designed in an oceanic theme. Dolphins are airbrushed on the walls and hanging from the roof and the bar is lit up by goldfish lamps. Seating upstairs is provided by half a dozen cafe tables, and as many comfy bar chairs; fairly typical coffee-shop style. Downstairs offer a comfortable seating area with wall-side benches and large, cozy couches. The room is painted from floor to ceiling as a part of the ocean from under water perspective.
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With a name steeped in ancient history and occultism, Abraxas is a coffeeshop with a definite hippy vibe. Located in a set of monumental buildings that used to serve as a restaurant and bar, Abraxas opened its doors in 1992 and has since become a key fixture in the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene.