Converted shipyard warehouses on the Maas west bank. Stadshaven Brouwerij, De Kookfabriek and creative-industry studios in a neighbourhood still mid-gentrification.
The gastropub inside the Stadshaven Brouwerij, a 1920s fruit warehouse in Merwe-Vierhavens. Order the stadshaven octopus blond with the house burger.
Order: Stadshaven Octopus Blond with the house burger.
Tip: The brewery tour at 15:00 on Saturdays includes three tastings; book it as a package with dinner.
An all-day breakfast and pastry spot on Noordplein, known for brioche buns, quality pastries and unhurried mornings. Located in Lloydkwartier.
Order: Brioche bun with scrambled eggs and the filter coffee.
Tip: The cinnamon roll is made fresh each morning and sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays.
A film-dining experience in the Keilestraat warehouse district where screenings are paired with multi-course menus. Located in Lloydkwartier.
Signature drink: Film-paired cocktails and coffee
A spring craft beer festival at Stadshaven Brouwerij in Lloydkwartier with 40+ Dutch and international brewers plus cheese and bread pairing stalls.
Rotterdam's largest cooking studio in the Lloydkwartier quarter, running group classes and private bookings on Dutch classics and seasonal menus throughout.
A weekend brunch spot on the Lloydkwartier waterfront serving Dutch pannekoeken and international brunch dishes on a seasonal covered terrace beside.
Order: The Dutch pancake with brie, apple, and bacon -- the Lloydkwartier take on a Dutch classic.