The Bulldog

History of The Bulldog

• Henk de Vries started selling marijuana at the Kralingen Music Festival in 1970.
• In 1975, he converted his grandmother’s brothel into The Bulldog coffeeshop.
• Expat Australian artist Harold Thornton painted a mural on the shop, attracting backpackers and tourists.
• The company began international distribution in 2001.
• The Bulldog had a legal dispute with Red Bull over their energy drink in 2010 but won the case.

Locations of The Bulldog

• The Bulldog chain has 5 coffeeshops, 3 brand stores, 3 cafes, a lounge bar, and a hotel in Amsterdam.
• They own a hotel, grand cafe, and lounge bar in Silver Star Mountain Resort, Canada.
• The company has 2 social clubs in Spain and a cocktail bar and restaurant in Rome.
• The Bulldog operates a cocktail bar in Aruba.
• In Barcelona, they have a Cannabis Social Club offering products and a cozy atmosphere.

References and Recognition

• The Bulldog is known as ‘The Livingroom of Amsterdam.’
• References include Azarius, the Bulldog vs. Red Bull case, and archived websites.
• The Bulldog Hotel website is a key reference.
• Information about Aruba is available on Wikipedia.

External Recognition and Links

• High Dough features information about The Bulldog.
• The Bulldog Hotel in Amsterdam is a popular destination.
• HuffPost Travel lists The Bulldog among the top 5 Amsterdam coffee shops.
• The Amsterdam Coffeeshop Directory highlights The Bulldog No. 90.

Miscellaneous

• This section can include any additional details, lesser-known facts, or unique aspects of The Bulldog that do not fit into the other categories.

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