15 bars in Rotterdam, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in Rotterdam.
Proeflokaal Reijngoud ★ 4.5
Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 148, 3011 BP Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Thu 15:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 13:00-03:00; Sun 15:00-00:00
Rotterdam's finest genever proeflokaal (tasting room), stocking over 100 Dutch and Belgian genevers in a tiled interior that has survived since the late 19th.
De Witte Aap ★ 4.4
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 78, 3012 BS Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 14:00-04:00; Sun 14:00-02:00
The anchor of Rotterdam's most famous bar street since 1973, well-regarded for craft Dutch beers, late-night energy, and free live music every weekend.
Tales and Spirits Rotterdam ★ 4.4
Centrum · Meent 41, 3011 JD Rotterdam
Hours: Thu-Sat 20:00-03:00
Rotterdam's most theatrical cocktail bar: a speakeasy entered through a hidden bookcase door, with tableside preparation and rare spirits. Located in Centrum.
Spikizi Bar ★ 4.3
Katendrecht · Zwarte Paardenstraat 91a, 3081 TA Rotterdam
Hours: Wed-Thu 18:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 18:00-03:00
Hidden in Katendrecht's former sailors' quarter, Spikizi blends West African flavour profiles into its cocktail programme, pairing dark rum and mezcal.
Kaapse Maria ★ 4.3
Katendrecht · Veerlaan 19b, 3072 AN Rotterdam
Hours: Wed-Sun 14:00-23:00
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.
Rotown ★ 4.3
Witte de Withstraat · Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, 3001 Rotterdam
Hours: Daily 20:00-04:00 (show nights vary)
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.
Mavis ★ 4.2
Centrum · Westzeedijk 68a, 3016 AH Rotterdam
Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-03:00
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.
La Soiree ★ 4.2
Centrum · Veerhaven 12, 3016 CH Rotterdam
Hours: Tue-Sun 16:00-00:00
A bistro-style bar on the Veerhaven sailing harbour, La Soiree pairs oysters and charcuterie with natural wines and classic cocktails on one.
Bokaal Rotterdam ★ 4.2
Centrum · Kruiskade 22, 3012 EH Rotterdam
Hours: Tue-Thu 16:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 14:00-02:00; Sun 14:00-00:00
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.
NY Basement ★ 4.1
Kop van Zuid · Koninginnehoofd 1, 3072 AD Rotterdam
Hours: Thu-Sat 22:00-04:00
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.
Louie Louie ★ 4.1
Centrum · Botersloot 44, 3011 HH Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Wed 17:00-01:00; Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-03:00; Sun 16:00-01:00
A moody, candlelit cocktail lounge on Botersloot with signature drinks built around Dutch botanicals and a kitchen churning out cured meats and cheese plates.
Cafe Cuba ★ 4.0
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 49, 3012 BM Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-04:00; Sun 17:00-02:00
The closest thing to a Havana paladare on Witte de Withstraat, Cafe Cuba pours honest mojitos and rum cocktails to a salsa soundtrack most nights of the week.
Bierlokaal Locus Publicus ★ 4.0
Kralingen · Oostzeedijk 364, 3063 CD Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00; Sun 16:00-01:00
A beloved Rotterdam bruin cafe in a former De Gruyter shop on Oostzeedijk, Locus Publicus pours more than 200 Belgian and Dutch specialty beers with 15 rotating taps under original 1900 tile tableaux.
Loos ★ 4.0
Scheepvaartkwartier · Westplein 51, 3016 BM Rotterdam
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-01:00; Fri 11:00-03:00; Sat 10:00-03:00; Sun 10:00-01:00
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.
De Tuin van de Vier Windstreken ★ 4.0
Kralingen · Plaszoom 354, 3062 CL Rotterdam
Hours: Daily 10:00-23:00
A grand cafe and brasserie housed in an 1867 mansion between the De Lelie and De Ster windmills at the Kralingse Plas. Located in Kralingen.