Guidebook for Rotterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Bokaal Rotterdam
11 NieuwemarktGreat atmosphere, drinks, food and people!
Former subtropical swimming paradise turned into a great bar with a lovely terrace and an amazing view over the Maas river.
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Aloha Rotterdam
102 MaasboulevardFormer subtropical swimming paradise turned into a great bar with a lovely terrace and an amazing view over the Maas river.
Biergarten
18 SchiestraatAll locals go here for a beer when the sun is shining.
One of the most vibrant bars in town. Their restaurant is great as well!
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BIRD (podium, club, restaurant)
24 RaampoortstraatOne of the most vibrant bars in town. Their restaurant is great as well!
Bar restaurant Level
76 PannekoekstraatOne of the best cocktail bars in town.
Ballroom
88b Witte de Withstraat50+ gins!
Nieuw Rotterdams Café
63 Witte de WithstraatAnother great bar on the Witte de Withstraat.
Another great bar on the Witte de Withstraat.
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Scapegoat and Black Sheep
96 Witte de WithstraatAnother great bar on the Witte de Withstraat.
Proeflokaal Reijngoud
148 Schiedamse VestAnother great bar on the Witte de Withstraat.
Annabel
20 SchiestraatNight club
Schiestraat 18
18 SchiestraatNight club
Nice bar/restaurant for a simple, but tasty meal and/or great beers.
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Pub Verhip
21 Sint-JobswegNice bar/restaurant for a simple, but tasty meal and/or great beers.
Shopping
Little Italy
51-A LombardkadeItalian food porn, go!
Wijnkoperij De Gouden Ton Rotterdam
4A OppertMy favourite wine shop in town. These guys know it all.
De Bijenkorf Den Haag
32 WagenstraatNice department store
Groos
Great shop, local goods only. Get your gifts here.
Mascolori
116 Nieuwe BinnenwegLooking for extravagant shoes for men? This is the place!
De IJssalon
69-A MeentBest ice cream of the Netherlands!
Westerkaatje Caterer
51B LusthofstraatFantastic deli.
Buiten
67 Zwarte PadLovely deli.
Kluprotterdam, Pop-Up Store
372 Karel DoormanstraatDeli/lunchroom. Taste the best sweets from Sue (no sugar!).
Chocoholic
212 GoudsesingelBest chocolates in town and only at 1 minute walk!
Food Scene
Fantastic home made high tea. Don't forget to make a reservation!
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Lof der Zoetheid
1 NoordpleinFantastic home made high tea. Don't forget to make a reservation!
NINE BAR espresso
44A BoterslootBest coffee in town
Hopper Coffee Rotterdam
146 Schiedamse VestSuperb coffee
Spirit Rotterdam
9 MarinierswegVegetarians heaven!
One of my favourite restaurants in town. Amazing food for a fair price.
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Dertien
30 Schiedamse VestOne of my favourite restaurants in town. Amazing food for a fair price.
O'Pazzo
90 MarinierswegBest Italian restaurant in town and only a 3 minutes walk!
Charlie's Kitchen
23 HerenplaatsLovely lunchroom!
De Bakkerswinkel
223A OostpleinGreat lunchroom.
High Street, BE-LOW
45 HoogstraatGreat restaurant and lunch room.
Vers Rotterdam
159A OudedijkMy favourite lunch room in town. Bit of the beaten path, definately worth the stroll.
Brasserie Pierre
38A PannekoekstraatFine sophisticated brasserie. Great terrace.
Tante Nel
53 PannekoekstraatFrench fries and gin? Yes you can.
Ontbijtbar
151 KruispleinBreakfast club.
Hamburg
94B Witte de WithstraatTheir burgers have been voted as best in NL! Lovely bar too.
Highstreet Hotdogs
45 HoogstraatAmazing hot dogs!
La Pizza Centrum
21 ScheepstimmermanslaanDelicious Italian food.
Spaghettata
151 Nieuwe BinnenwegNice Italian restaurant.
De Machinist
45 Willem BuytewechstraatGreat restaurant in a cool building.
Grand Café Wester Paviljoen
157 MathenesserlaanClassic brasserie.
Good coffee and even better cakes and pies. Great for lunch too.
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Dudok
88 MeentGood coffee and even better cakes and pies. Great for lunch too.
Probably the most exciting, starred restaurant currently in town.
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FG Food Labs
41 KatshoekProbably the most exciting, starred restaurant currently in town.
Restaurant Zinc
12A CalandstraatSmall gem, excellent French/Mediterranean food.
Great spot for a drink or meal near the Kralingse Plas.
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Restaurant De Tuin van de Vier Windstreken - Restaurant in Rotterdam
354 PlaszoomGreat spot for a drink or meal near the Kralingse Plas.
A stunning view of the Kralingse Plas and Rotterdam's skyline.
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Restaurant De Schone Lei
500 PlaszoomA stunning view of the Kralingse Plas and Rotterdam's skyline.
Arts & Culture
Bars, galleries, shops and an amazing vibe. Best street in town!
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Centro di arte contemporanea Witte de With
50 Witte de WithstraatBars, galleries, shops and an amazing vibe. Best street in town!
A bit of the beaten path, but definately a nice museum. Especially when you are into photography.
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Museo olandese della fotografia
1 StatendamA bit of the beaten path, but definately a nice museum. Especially when you are into photography.
Lantaren Venster
996 Otto ReuchlinwegBest cinema in town!
World famous barber shop. Men only. No reservations, sit and wait for this once in your lifetime experience.
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Schorem
104 Nieuwe BinnenwegWorld famous barber shop. Men only. No reservations, sit and wait for this once in your lifetime experience.
Kinepolis Cinerama
18 WestblaakCool cinema.
Sightseeing
Mercato coperto
298 Dominee Jan ScharpstraatMust see.
Kubus woning
70 OverblaakDo people live there?
A great restaurant as well, but definately worht a visit to see this historic building. Ships used to depart from here to New York.
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Hotel New York
1 KoninginnenhoofdA great restaurant as well, but definately worht a visit to see this historic building. Ships used to depart from here to New York.
Can't miss this one, Rotterdam's most famous bridge. Also known as the Swan.
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Ponte Erasmus
ErasmusbrugCan't miss this one, Rotterdam's most famous bridge. Also known as the Swan.
Fantastic view over the city at the top. Especially when having lunch or dinner in its restaurant.
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Euromast
20 ParkhavenFantastic view over the city at the top. Especially when having lunch or dinner in its restaurant.