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01 THE RUMAH.
The Rumah is a neighbourhood cocktail-bar in Rotterdam with a
cosy and homey vibe, reflecting a lifestyle approachable for everyone. A place to escape the fuss of modern life and revive as if you are at home.
08 OUDE HAVEN.
Oude Haven (Old Port, part of the maritime district) is a popular
and historic place to enjoy a good meal and some drinks; a place where locals meet, eat, drink and dance. Right behind ‘The White House’, Eu- rope’s first skyscraper, you will find café Het Witte Huis, open till late for drinks and dining. Enjoy the historical view while enjoying some great food and drinks.
09 STADSHAVEN BROUWERIJ.
Stadshaven Brouwerij is one of the largest independent brewe-
ries in The Netherlands. The brewery is situated in a 100 year-old fruit warehouse that has been completely renovated. Every year, the brewery produces around two million litres of craft beer. As well as great beers, Stadshaven Brouwerij offers tours, beer tasting and some great culinary experiences.
10 CONTAINERBAR NOORD.
Good parties, a great hangout spot and a variety of food and
drinks; Containerbar Noord has it all. This beer garden and bar can be found at Noordplein in Rotterdam.
11 FENIX FOOD FACTORY.
In the summer you can sit outside and enjoy the view, while in
the winter you can experience the real atmosphere of the Fenix Food Factory inside. This old harbour warehouse on Katendrecht is a great spot in Rotterdam where you can order from various shops.
12 HOTEL NEW YORK.
There are also plenty of good places to have a drink at the bust-
ling Kop van Zuid. The terrace of Hotel New York is the perfect location for a snack, a drink and a fantastic view of the Rotterdam skyline. Don’t forget to check out the basement of Hotel New York, where you will find the restaurant and cocktail bar NY Basement.
13 BOTANERO.
Botanero is an awesome bar where you can spend the entire
evening enjoying delicious cocktails and snacks. Following the Latin American custom, each cocktail comes with a bite to eat; the so-called botana. The idea behind it is simple: as long as you just keep on eating, the hangover will not be too bad the next day!
14 BALLROOM.
If you like your gin with some tonic then the Ballroom is the
place for you! With 100 different types of gin you are set to have
a great night. Located on the Witte de Withstraat, this place has an amazing atmosphere. It is even better in the summer, as you can enjoy your drinks on the terrace or in the small garden.
WITTE DE WITH.
Witte de With is a street in Rotterdam with a vibrant nightlife where you will find various cafés, restaurants, art galleries and bou- tiques. The cultural institutes and boutiques are open all day, with the focus shifting to the cafés and restaurants in the evening. Want to enjoy some culture and art or a surprisingly good meal? Or maybe grab some drinks? Witte de With has it all.
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KAAPSE MARIA.
At Kaapse Maria you’ll discover surprising and creative dishes ideal for combining with the craft beer from the Kaapse Brouwers. With 24 beers on tap, there is also plenty of choice. Kaapse Maria is the little sister of the Kaapse Brouwers that we know from the Fenix Food Factory.
04 BELGISCH BIER CAFÉ BOUDEWIJN.
Boudewijn is a Belgian Beer café on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in
Rotterdam. This café brings a little bit of Belgium to the city, not only with the interior but also with a great variety of Belgian beers: 8 from the tap and 40 bottled. Boudewijn also has a fantastic garden where you can enjoy a good lunch or dinner or just drink a refreshing cold beer.
05 CAFÉ STEIJN.
Café Steijn is another great spot in Rotterdam to have a drink
and enjoy your surroundings. This café offers some great food and drink, a nice terrace and a daily dose of fun. And if you are a soccer fan you could even watch a Feyenoord match!
06 ALOHA BAR.
Children once enjoyed the wild waterslide in the former subtropi-
cal swimming oasis Tropicana, nowadays known as the Aloha Bar. With a bar, restaurant, their own coffee roaster and a terrace above the Maas, this is a multifunctional catering location that focuses on sustaina- bility and reducing waste.
07 GELE KANARIE.
De Gele Kanarie serves lunch, dinner and various types of beer,
wine and mixed drinks. They also have their own brewed beer on tap: DGK or De Gele Kanarie (Yellow Canary). This is named after Rotter- dammer Martin van Waardenberg who refers to a beer as a yellow canary. This beer is brewed in-house, in the cellar of the restaurant. The large beer kegs can be seen through the glass floor at the podium and you can admire the brewery at eye-level near the toilets in the cellar.
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