Barney’s Uptown

Good atmosphere very chill had some tea and lattés. You’re allowed to smoke your green there. Enjoyed hearing the sounds of different people enjoying a good smoke and great ambience. Place has a full bar not like other coffee shops in Amsterdam.

Very slow, small portions and high prices

Cool spot to hang out, the food is actually pretty decent and they have beer, you can smoke inside which is good for enjoying your time. The music is good and the décor is cool. Good breakfast spot too, make sure you stop over and visit often :)

Good selection of drinks, really good atmosphere, dark and a fresh looking interior.
The burgers are great!
Good service, quick to respond to customers.
Good bear selection (though small).
Close to the coffee shop Barney’s.

It’s not exactly easy to come across bars that serve alcohol and let you smoke like you were in a coffee shop in Amsterdam, especially after recent changes to the rules on sale of alcohol with other substances.
Barney’s Uptown was our nightly stop, not too far from our Airbnb and perfectly situated between other grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants that we frequented during our trip. We watched part of the futbol game for Amsterdam as well here, plenty of seating and with wide screen set up prominently. Good bar selection and modern décor — we were glad to stumble upon this haven!

Across the street from the more casual Barney’s, this place has a much nicer atmosphere, modern interior, a full bar, and table service. When I was in Amsterdam some years ago, I was very curious about the country’s policy and attitude towards ingestible greenery and whether or not it was something that was mostly (ab)used by tourists or locals as well. so I went to at least 7 places that served it. I didn’t come across any other with an alcohol license and ambiance. I also didn’t see any locals lingering in any of the popular coffee shops other than this one in the middle of the afternoon. (Only one table, though.)
There was a DJ that played great loungey music when I went, which contributed to the relaxing vibe. Where else can you openly partake in herbal therapy whilst sipping on a cocktail. over music that makes your heart dance?
This was by far the «fanciest» herb-​friendly place I visited that year. The atmosphere is totally worth the premium pricing.

I have read great reviews in regards to the food at Barney’s Uptown but unfortunately we did not make it to that far. The moment we sat down the waiter we had was short and disinterested. My fiancé and I ordered waters and a strawberry milkshake, I was craving a shake and figured it would provide me some time to figure out what I wanted to eat. Unfortunately after I finished my last word he snatched my menu before I even knew what to do. He left my fiancées menu, thankfully she hadn’t set it down. He left to get our water and shake. When he brought everything over he slammed every bottle and glass on the table. Despite the experience thus far the shake was amazing. We knew after that interaction this was not the place for us, which was terribly disappointing. After finishing the shake we scraped together our coins, placed them on the table and left because he was obviously not coming back. He was watching TV at the back of the restaurant. We were starving but it wasn’t worth being treated like that.
I created this account because of this experience. If you get a server who cares to make you feel welcome then I bet it is a wonderful time. We did not get that server and that made it a terrible time.

I enjoy stopping into Barney’s uptown for a quick drink and have never had a chance to enjoy the food here.
The music is quite nice and the DJ can be found playing a mix that even Shazam can’t recognize. Barney’s has wifi if your in the mood to just chill for a while this is a cool spot.

Excellent bio burgers ! This place is one of my favorite burger places !
It’s unique in its own way because you can smoke weed and have food there as well. So good for the munchies :)
The deco rocks ! It’s not shabby at all, it has a decent feel to it, it’s not gloomy or dull, it’s got a vibey feel to it, although relaxed at the same time. So it’s perfect.
You have everything there, food, drinks, great music, milkshakes, weed, what else do you need !
Did I mention the milkshakes, too die for!
I always bring my guests here when visiting, not one person has not enjoyed it! Especially the burgers & milkshakes!
The staff are great too :)

I love this place, truly. Take note of the other reviews that you will likely be in for a wait, so not a good place if you’re in a rush. Also, this place is friendly to consuming greenery indoors, so it’s awesome if you’re into that ;)
We went around 12−1pm on a Sunday and were happy to find a table easily! However, they only have about 2 waitresses for the whole place, so we had to wait a while to put in our order. No problem because you can roll one up and enjoy that in the meantime! Hehe. I got a latte and my boyfriend got orange juice. Both were good! We also shared the Irish Breakfast and the yogurt with muesli and fresh fruit. A little pricey, but it is tasty food and you pay for the ambience/​experience :)

Barney’s Uptown is a really nice place overall. It has a hip vibe to it, with a lot of dark colors and low lights with the bar being the centerpiece. In LA, this place would really pop. Since it’s Amsterdam. well nothing really pops like it does in LA. It’s not a bad thing. it’s just something you have to accept in coming to Amsterdam.
This place has great drinks and really awesome food to match. Over the years it seems like they have used chefs with fresh and new styles. They do a good job in presentation and flavor. I would compare this place to Krave in LA, but much cooler.
Note for the hippies, you are free to enjoy your greenery here. No special section needed.
Note for the non-​hippies, note the above if you can’t stand the smell.

This is where you bring your out-​of-​town friends for breakfast so they can get the experience of eating an English breakfast while smoking a joint. Service is good, food is fine.

This is a fantastic spot for small or large groups. The food is terrific, and the employees are friendly. While Amsterdam can be an overwhelming city to take on for the first time, any of the Barney’s establishments will provide a nice break, and a delicious meal.

We stumbled in here from their coffeeshop across the street. An early morning arrival after a 10 hour flight from the west coast of the U.S. and this was just what we needed to chillax while we were waiting to check into our hotel. We took a few puffs — the «energizing» kind according to the coffeeshop guy — had a little grub and we were good to go. The food was yummy. The atmosphere friendly. A great start to a fun trip to Amsterdam.

Sooo good! Me and my friends came in, ordered our food then conveniently walked across the street to a café, smoked came back in and devoured our food!
Everyone there was super nice and friendly!