Jolly Joker Amsterdam
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Nieuwmarkt · Amsterdam

Jolly Joker Amsterdam

An Amsterdam coffeeshop on Nieuwmarkt since 1981.

Jolly Joker is a family-run business at Nieuwmarkt 4A in central Amsterdam, in a historic corner building dating from 1805 by Zeedijk.

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Daily
10:00 — 01:00
Address
Nieuwmarkt 4A
Entry
18+ · valid ID required
The historic Jolly Joker coffeeshop corner building on Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam
Corner of Nieuwmarkt and Zeedijk

01 / The place

A corner with a view.

The large windows overlook Nieuwmarkt. Inside, wood, natural light and the historic corner building give the place its character.

The colourful facade lettering has been part of this corner of central Amsterdam for many years. The rest is best summed up by the old house motto: window to the world.

The wooden Jolly Joker interior with tall windows overlooking Nieuwmarkt
From inside, looking outNieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

02 / History

More than two centuries on this corner.

The building and its name reflect several chapters in the history of Nieuwmarkt.

  1. 1805

    The corner building

    The distinctive building on Nieuwmarkt is built.

  2. 1875—1905

    Hats & caps

    The De Blauwe Ster hat and cap factory is based in the building.

  3. 1970s

    The origin of the name

    A coffee house with a gambling room operating illegally above it gives the place its name: the joker from a deck of cards.

  4. 1981—present

    Jolly Joker

    The family-run Jolly Joker business has been based here since 1981.

Historic advertisement for the De Blauwe Ster hat and cap factory
De Blauwe Ster · historic advertisement
An early black-and-white photograph of Jolly Joker on Nieuwmarkt
Jolly Joker on the corner in its early years
Visitors by the open window overlooking Nieuwmarkt

Window to the world

“Life on Nieuwmarkt passes by right outside.”

A factual introduction to the coffeeshop and its place in Amsterdam, with no product catalogue or online sales.

03 / Visitor FAQ

Planning a visit.

The essential information for visiting Nieuwmarkt in central Amsterdam.

Where is Jolly Joker?

Jolly Joker is at Nieuwmarkt 4A, 1012 CR Amsterdam, on the corner by Zeedijk in central Amsterdam.

What are the opening hours?

Jolly Joker is open daily from 10:00 until 01:00.

What is the minimum age?

Entry is for visitors aged 18 and over only. Always bring valid identification.

04 / Visitor information

Coffeeshop De Jolly Joker

Address
Nieuwmarkt 4A
1012 CR Amsterdam
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Opening hours

Daily

10:00 — 01:00

18+
Entry

Visitors must be 18 or over. Please bring valid ID.