A cannabis social club in Barcelona is a private non-profit association made up of adults who already consume cannabis and come together to share a common space. It is not a business open to the public and not a point of sale: access is reserved for members. This guide explains how the membership model works, what the joining process looks like, which rules govern the space and how it differs from a venue anyone can walk into.
What a private cannabis association is (and isn’t)
A cannabis association —also called a cannabis social club or weed club— is a private non-profit entity governed by the right of association. It brings together adults who already consume and organises shared consumption within a private space.
It is worth being clear about what it is not: it is not a point of sale to the public, not a coffee shop and not a shop you can enter to buy. Sale and consumption in public spaces are prohibited. All activity takes place inside the association’s private premises, and access is for members only.
The membership model: how it is sustained
The club is organised as a non-profit association. It does not seek financial gain: it operates to cover the costs of its activity and to offer members a place to meet. Membership is personal and non-transferable and requires accepting the association’s statutes and internal rules.
You can read more about the general framework in our guide to cannabis associations in Barcelona.
How it differs from a business open to the public
The main difference lies in the access model, not the storefront. In a business open to the public anyone can walk in and buy; in a cannabis association they cannot. The key differences are:
- Access: you enter only as a member, after completing a joining process.
- No public sale: it is not a shop; nothing is sold to people outside the association.
- Private space: activity takes place on the association’s premises, never in public.
- Non-profit: unlike a commercial business, the entity does not pursue profit.
What the joining process looks like
Becoming a member of a cannabis association follows some general steps:
- Be over the established minimum age.
- Present a photo ID.
- Accept the club’s statutes and rules.
You start by filling in the membership form and complete the process at the club itself, where everything is explained when you arrive. If you have questions before visiting, our frequently asked questions cover the requirements, access for tourists and the rules.
House rules and use
The rules are simple and aim to keep an orderly space for every member:
- Consumption takes place only inside the association’s private space.
- Consumption and sale in public spaces are prohibited.
- Access is for members only; non-members are not admitted.
- Respect and good coexistence among members are maintained.
What you’ll find at Grasshopper Weed Club
Grasshopper Weed Club is a cannabis club in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood (Eixample, Barcelona). Beyond the community, the club offers pool tables, board games and sport on screen —football, NFL and Formula 1— and it is a pet-friendly space: your pet is welcome too.
We are at Carrer de Calàbria, 29, open 12:00 to 23:00 every day. Get to know the space at the club and the facilities.
How to get here and become a member
If you are looking for a cannabis social club in Barcelona, the next step is simple: become a member by filling in the form and check how to get here to Sant Antoni.
