rotterdam

Hello, rotterdam

Rotterdam is a young, dynamic city, continually renewing itself at a rapid rate. Sparkling skyscrapers, an impressive port, trendy restaurants and food markets, renowned museums and fun festivals are the direct result of the can-do mentality of the Rotterdammers. Add to that the many extraordinary attractions and city tours — by bike, bus, boat or on foot. Now is the perfect time to explore the Netherlands' second-largest city!

Bars & Nightlife

The Bars & Nightlife to Visit

old posters on the wall

Rotown / De Vegan Snackbar

Rotown is a popular place to listen to live bands from Rotterdam and abroad, but also for dancing on various DJ tunes. Housed in a former Chinese restaurant, Rotown has been an institution in the city's musical history for over a quarter-century. It hosts primarily alternative bands and artists, from pop to dance.

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Maassilo by the water with streetart

Maassilo

Maassilo is located in a former grain silo at Massshaven, near the Maas River and one of the most spectacular club venues in the Netherlands. All kinds of dance and music programmes regularly take place here, presented by various party organisers. The clubs patronage consists of different cultures and sub-cultures who represent the core of the trendy international club scene.

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Annabel

Annabel

Enticing, raw and urban are the words that describe this café and pop stage a stone's throw from Rotterdam Central Station. Annabel is one point of the golden triangle of Schiestraat (the other two are Biergarten and BAR). When it's sunny, you can enjoy a seat outside.

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jazz band

BIRD

BIRD jazz club not only wants to revive the jazz of the past, but also wants to update it for the 21st century. Jazz and related genres like soul, latin & funk, hip hop, afrobeat and electronica form the core of the music programming, complemented by other jazz-related art disciplines such as performance poetry, film and visual arts.

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roasted artichokes

Ballroom

Ballroom's hallmark is its selection of over 52 different gins from 14 countries, enough to impress even the most jaded gin connoisseur. To go with your gin, order some of their famous meatballs. Ballroom has two patios, one on the street side and one in the garden, where you can sit outdoors along the back of the bar.

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Supermercado

Supermercado

At the corner of the Witte de Withstraat, you can find a bar and restaurant Supermercado. This cosy place reminds of a bubbling South-American cantina. Young families, professionals and groups of friends — everyone is welcome at Supermercado, for a good coffee, late lunch or early dinner. You can eat your heart out with one of the many meat, fish or vegetarian dishes that are prepared in a truly Latin American way on the charcoal grill. Also, you will of course find Mexican tacos and tortilla chips on the menu. Order a cerveza or tequila as a side and your evening is complete.

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