Coffeeshop Siberië since 1984: the family's first door on the Brouwersgracht
Siberië opened on the Brouwersgracht in 1984. It was the family's first shop, and four more followed. This guide covers the shop's history and the street around it.
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When did Siberië open?
Siberië opened in 1984 at Brouwersgracht 11. It is one of the oldest coffeeshops in the Netherlands and the first of the five shops that the same family still runs today.
The Brouwersgracht
The Brouwersgracht is named after the breweries that lined it in the 17th century. It lies at the northern end of the canal ring, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010, and it is the family's closest shop to Amsterdam Central Station.
What has stayed the same
All five shops operate under the Dutch toleration policy (gedoogbeleid), in place since 1976, with the same house rules at every door: 18+ with original ID, no tobacco, and no alcohol. Siberië has seating, and its walls show changing artwork.
History walk
- Start at Brouwersgracht 11.
- Walk along the Brouwersgracht past the former brewery and warehouse buildings.
- Continue to the Noordermarkt and the Noorderkerk (1623).
- Return along the Prinsengracht.
Questions people ask
How old is Coffeeshop Siberië?
Siberië opened in 1984, which makes it one of the oldest coffeeshops in the Netherlands.
Which was the first shop of The Coffeeshops?
Siberië, on the Brouwersgracht, opened in 1984. De Republiek followed in 1987, De Supermarkt in 2000, and Espresso and Loft in 2007.
Is Siberië still family-run?
Yes. All five shops are run by the same family.
Plan your visit
Coffeeshop Siberië is open daily 08:00–01:00. 18+ with original ID. For directions see getting there and the shop page.
Looking for another shop? See all five coffeeshops in Amsterdam and Mijdrecht.