- ID required. You must be 18+ and carry valid ID (passport recommended for non-EU visitors).
- Maximum 5 grams per person per visit under Dutch tolerance policy.
- Cash only in most Dutch coffeeshops. Bring euros.
- No alcohol. Dutch coffeeshops serve cannabis or alcohol, never both.
- No hard drugs. The gedoogbeleid strictly prohibits anything beyond cannabis on the premises.
- Do not transport cannabis across any Dutch or international border, including by air.
About The Block Rotterdam
The Block Rotterdam is the kind of coffeeshop that every neighbourhood deserves: well-run, friendly, competitively priced, and genuinely embedded in its local community. Located near the Afrikaanderplein in Feijenoord, one of Rotterdam's most diverse and traditionally working-class neighbourhoods, The Block serves a customer base that is primarily local rather than tourist-focused, which shapes everything about the atmosphere and approach.
Founded in 2012 by Rotterdam natives with roots in the neighbourhood, The Block has maintained a deliberately neighbourhood-first philosophy. The shop participates in local community events, employs staff from the surrounding area, and keeps prices at a level that does not price out regular customers. The accessible price range, between nine and fourteen euros per gram, is among the most competitive in Rotterdam while still reflecting genuine quality.
Feijenoord is the home neighbourhood of Feyenoord football club, and the area's passionate, working-class identity is something The Block wears proudly. Football memorabilia shares space with the obligatory coffeeshop paraphernalia, and match days bring an extra energy to the shop that regular customers look forward to. This is not a place for pretension or performance; it is a place for good cannabis consumed in genuine community.
The menu of 12 to 18 varieties covers the full range of customer needs without overcomplicating the selection. Staff can advise clearly on effects and characteristics, and the regular availability of reliable house varieties alongside a rotating selection of seasonal or special items keeps the menu interesting for regular visitors.
Dutch Coffeeshop Rules at a Glance
The Netherlands operates under the gedoogbeleid, a tolerance policy that permits licensed coffeeshops to sell cannabis to adults without prosecution, under strict conditions. The key rules that apply to customers:
- You must be 18 or older with valid ID
- Maximum purchase of 5 grams per visit per coffeeshop
- Personal possession of up to 5 grams is tolerated
- No consumption near schools or in prohibited public areas
- Taking cannabis across Dutch borders is illegal regardless of the destination
Flying Home Soon?
If you plan to travel by air after visiting coffeeshops in Rotterdam, cannabis remains detectable in your system for varying periods depending on the test type. See our full drug test guide for detailed timelines covering urine, blood, and hair testing.