Oudebrugsteeg 27

You gotta like de Kuil ("cowl"), from the "BYO Food" sign on the door, past the antique bar and back-bar, all the way to the pool table in the back. This has been a place of recreation for generations, in fact, this site has been a bar called de Kuil since at least the last century. Society's drugs of choice have evolved, and, considering that the owner is an avid smoker himself, it was a natural progression when cannabis was added in 1987. It's civilized here, an "adult environment." There is oak, not Formica. The highest priority here is on service; it's a place where those who enjoy a cool beer and those who only smoke cannabis can both find their pleasure. The music is of the '60s and '70s, with an occasional jaunt into the present; the owner does have his Zappa moments. "The complete Zappa catalog is available, even the ones nobody likes. We play classical music before noon." That is the voice of Michael Veling, the owner. He continues: "What you get here is a complete package- good service, good beer, good music, cleanliness and a decent smoke. Of course there is a tradeoff, the menu here isn't as large and flashy as at the shops that have won so many Cups. More importantly, it's a really nice place to sojourn."As an enticement to judges and their friends, there will be a 25% discount with judges' passes from any year's Cannabis Cup good all year round.