After a long day of work, we love to go into town with colleagues or friends and have a drink. It is not only the perfect end to the day, but also a great start of the evening. To help you on your way with picking the best location, we hereby share the 14 nice places to have a drink in Rotterdam!
The Rumah is a neighborhood cocktail-pub in Rotterdam with a cozy and homy vibe. They reflect a lifestyle that is approachable for everyone. A place to escape the fuss of the modern life and revive as if you are at home.
Witte de With is a street in Rotterdam with a vibrant nightlife. You will find different cafés, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. The cultural institutes and boutiques are open all day long, the focus shifts to the cafés and restaurants in the evening. Want to enjoy some culture and art? Or a surprisingly good meal? Or maybe grab some drinks? Witte de With offers it all.
At Kaapse Maria you’ll discover surprising and creative dishes that are ideal for combining with the craft beer from the Kaapse Brouwers. With 24 beers on tap, there is also plenty of choice. Kaapse Maria is the little sister of the Kaapse Brouwers that we know from the Fenix Food Factory.
Boudewijn is a Belgian Beer café on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam. This café brings a little bit of Belgium to the city. Not only with the interior but also with a great variety of Belgian beers: 8 from the tap and 40 bottled. Boudewijn also has a fantastic garden where you can have a good lunch and dinner or just drink a refreshing cold beer.
Café Steijn is another great spot in Rotterdam to grab some drinks and enjoy your surroundings. This café will offer you some great food and drinks, a nice terrace and a daily dose of fun. And if you are a soccer fan, you can even watch some matches from Feyenoord.
De Gele Kanarie serves lunch, dinner and various types of beer, wine and mixed drinks. They also have their own brewed beer on tap: DGK or De Gele Kanarie (Yellow Canary). This is named after Rotterdammer Martin van Waardenberg who calls a beer a yellow canary. This beer is brewed in-house, in the restaurant’s cellar. You can see the large beer kegs through the glass floor at the podium and you can admire the brewery at eye-level near the toilets in the cellar.
Just steps from the beach, Uluwatu brings laid-back Bali vibes to Hoek van Holland. This beach club is all about good music, relaxed lounging, and fresh food with a view of the North Sea. Whether you're here for sunset cocktails, a casual lunch, or a weekend party, Uluwatu is the perfect coastal escape from city life.
Oude Haven (Old Port, part of the maritime district) is a popular and historic place where you can enjoy nice meals and drinks. A place where locals meet, eat, drink and dance. Right behind ‘The White House’, Europe’s first skyscraper, you will find café Het Witte Huis, open late for drinks and dining. Enjoy the historical view while enjoying some nice food and drinks.
Stadshaven Brouwerij is one of the largest independent breweries in The Netherlands. The brewery is situated in a hundred-year-old fruit warehouse that is now completely renovated. Every year they produce around two million liters of crafted beer. Stadshaven Brouwerij offers, besides great beers, tours, beer tasting and some great culinary experiences.
Keilecafe is a dynamic outdoor venue in Rotterdam, often described as a "permanent festival" due to its lively atmosphere and diverse offerings. Located at Vierhavensstraat 46-50, 3029 BG Rotterdam, it provides a relaxed setting where visitors can enjoy music, food, and drinks amidst a creative environment.
In the summer you can sit outside and enjoy the view, while in the winter you can experience the real atmosphere of the Fenix Food Factory inside. This old harbor warehouse on Katendrecht is a nice spot in Rotterdam where you can order something from various shops.
There are also plenty of nice places to have a drink in the bustling Kop van Zuid. The terrace of Hotel New York is the perfect location for a snack, a drink and a fantastic view of the Rotterdam skyline. Don’t forget to check out the basement of Hotel New York, here you will find restaurant and cocktail bar NY Basement.
Botanero is an awesome bar where you can spend the entire evening, whilst enjoying delicious cocktails and snacks. Following a Latin American example, every cocktail comes with a bite, the so-called botana. The idea behind it is simple. If you just keep on eating, the hangover will not be that bad the next day!