Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Rotterdam for grown-ups.

Food tour in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Center: Cocktail Bar Walking Tour - Self Guided

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Where to drink

14 places

Spikizi Bar

Hidden in Katendrecht's former sailors' quarter, Spikizi blends West African flavour profiles into its cocktail programme, pairing dark rum and mezcal.

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Cocktail tours and tastings in Rotterdam

13 of the bars on this list are cocktail bars.

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Mavis

Perched above the Maas on the Westzeedijk, Mavis pairs creative seasonal cocktails with one of the best sunset-over-the-river terraces in the city.

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NY Basement

In the basement of the New York Hotel on Kop van Zuid, NY Basement channels Manhattan energy with DJ sets, cocktails, and intimate jazz evenings until 4am.

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La Soiree

A bistro-style bar on the Veerhaven sailing harbour, La Soiree pairs oysters and charcuterie with natural wines and classic cocktails on one.

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Kaapse Maria

The Kaapse Brouwers taproom inside the Fenix Food Factory serves the full Kaapse range fresh from the tanks with Maas harbour views and a food-factory.

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Louie Louie

A moody, candlelit cocktail lounge on Botersloot with signature drinks built around Dutch botanicals and a kitchen churning out cured meats and cheese plates.

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Where to stay in Rotterdam

A sample of Rotterdam hotels from our booking partner, who list 199 here. Live prices and availability open on their site.

easyHotel Rotterdam City Centre EasyHotel Rotterdam City Centre is centrally located in Rotterdam, a 4-minute walk from Witte de Withstraat... Check dates H3 Hotel Rotterdam City Center A stay at H3 Hotel Rotterdam City Center places you in the heart of Rotterdam, steps from Witte de Withstra... Check dates Grand Hotel Central Grand Hotel Central is centrally located in Rotterdam, a 3-minute walk from Lijnbaan and 8 minutes by foot ... Check dates H2OTEL Rotterdam H2OTEL Rotterdam is centrally located in Rotterdam, a 4-minute walk from Markthal Rotterdam and 6 minutes b... Check dates

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Bokaal Rotterdam

A minimalist tap-and-wine bar on Kruiskade with 25 craft lines and a selected short wine list. Craft beer and wine bar. Reservations advised.

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Rotown

Rotterdam's most beloved music bar and indie venue, Rotown has launched local bands and hosted cult acts since 1993, with a bar open until 4 AM on weekend.

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Loos

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  • Scheepvaartkwartier

A sprawling waterfront grand cafe on the Wilhelminapier with one of the best harbour terraces in the city, drawing after-work drinkers and weekend brunch.

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