It is one of the most common questions from people visiting a cannabis association in Barcelona for the first time: whether what you consume inside can be taken outside. The short, careful answer is no. The cannabis a member accesses is meant to be consumed inside the association’s private space, not carried out the door.
The direct answer
A cannabis club like Grasshopper Weed Club is not a point of sale to the public. Selling and consuming cannabis in public spaces is prohibited, and access is reserved for members within the framework of a private, non-profit association. Everything the association provides to its members falls under shared consumption inside a closed, private space. Taking product out of that space falls outside that logic.
What shared consumption means
The activity of consumer associations rests on the doctrine of shared consumption, developed through case law. Broadly, this doctrine requires that consumption:
- Takes place among a closed, defined group of adult consumers.
- Happens in a private space that is not open to the public.
- Is immediate, with no stockpiling and no destination for third parties.
- Has no profit motive and does not spread beyond the group.
When consumption meets these conditions, it sits within a framework distinct from trafficking. The moment product leaves the private premises, those conditions no longer hold.
Why taking product out breaks the framework
Carrying cannabis into the street breaks exactly what shared consumption relies on: its private, closed and immediate nature. Outside the venue there is no defined group and no reserved space, and possession becomes individual and public. This exposes a person to administrative penalties for possession or consumption in public and, depending on the circumstances, to greater risk. So, regardless of each club’s internal rules, taking product out is not a comfortable grey area: it means stepping outside the ground that protects the activity.
This article does not deal with quantities, varieties or instructions of any kind. The idea is simple: what is consumed is consumed inside.
How Grasshopper Weed Club approaches it
The club’s approach follows exactly that logic. The space at Carrer de Calàbria, 29, in Sant Antoni (Eixample), is open 12:00 to 23:00, seven days a week and is designed for spending time inside: community, pool tables, board games, sports on screen and a pet-friendly, wheelchair-accessible atmosphere. The point is to stay, not to take anything away.
To understand how access and internal rules work, see our frequently asked questions and learn more about the club.
In short
- Consumption is limited to the association’s private space.
- Taking product out breaks the shared-consumption framework and exposes you to penalties.
- The club is not a point of sale and access is members only.
Last updated: July 2026.
This content is informational and does not constitute legal advice. The legal framework may change; for any specific question, consult a legal professional.
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