17 cocktail bar rooms in Rotterdam we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Rotterdam | Cocktail Bar across every city.
De Witte Aap ★ 4.4
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 78, 3012 BS Rotterdam
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.
Spikizi Bar ★ 4.3
Katendrecht · Zwarte Paardenstraat 91a, 3081 TA Rotterdam
Hidden in Katendrecht's former sailors' quarter, Spikizi blends West African flavour profiles into its cocktail programme, pairing dark rum and mezcal.
Proeflokaal Reijngoud ★ 4.5
Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 148, 3011 BP Rotterdam
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.
Mavis ★ 4.2
Centrum · Westzeedijk 68a, 3016 AH Rotterdam
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.
NY Basement ★ 4.1
Kop van Zuid · Koninginnehoofd 1, 3072 AD Rotterdam
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.
La Soiree ★ 4.2
Centrum · Veerhaven 12, 3016 CH Rotterdam
A bistro-style bar on the Veerhaven sailing harbour, La Soiree pairs oysters and charcuterie with natural wines and classic cocktails on one.
Ballroom Rotterdam ★ 4.0
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 88b, 3012 BS Rotterdam
A long-running restaurant and gin tonic bar on Witte de Withstraat pouring more than 160 gins from across the globe, with a back garden terrace and resident.
Cafe Cuba ★ 4.0
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 49, 3012 BM Rotterdam
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.
Kaapse Maria ★ 4.3
Katendrecht · Veerlaan 19b, 3072 AN Rotterdam
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.
Louie Louie ★ 4.1
Centrum · Botersloot 44, 3011 HH Rotterdam
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 De Unie ★ 4.0
Centrum · Mauritsweg 35, 3012 JR Rotterdam
A classic Rotterdam grand cafe in a Dudok-era building on Mauritsweg, De Unie pours Dutch lagers and local craft ales with a borrel board to the city's mixed.
Bokaal Rotterdam ★ 4.2
Centrum · Kruiskade 22, 3012 EH 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.
Rotown ★ 4.3
Witte de Withstraat · Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, 3001 Rotterdam
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.
Loos ★ 4.0
Scheepvaartkwartier · Westplein 51, 3016 BM Rotterdam
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.
Tales and Spirits Rotterdam ★ 4.4
Centrum · Meent 41, 3011 JD Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most theatrical cocktail bar: a speakeasy entered through a hidden bookcase door, with tableside preparation and rare spirits. Located in Centrum.
De Tuin van de Vier Windstreken ★ 4.0
Kralingen · Plaszoom 354, 3062 CL Rotterdam
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.
Tales and Spirits Rotterdam ★ 4.6
Centrum · Meent 41, 3011 JD Rotterdam
Rotterdam's theatrical speakeasy operating until 3am Thursday to Saturday, with a hidden bookcase entrance, tableside cocktail service, and a rare-spirits.