Must-see nightlife in Rotterdam

  • Café De Ouwehoer

    Offering plenty of the cosiness that the Dutch so prize, this atmospheric pub in the heart of Rotterdam’s former harbour red-light district has an…

  • Brouwerij Noordt

    Situated in an old fire station (enter through the laneway off Zaagmolenkade), this brewery with its enormous onsite brewing tanks serves 20 tipples on…

  • Café LaBru

    Hard-to-find whisky, gin, rum, tequila and craft beers are on the menu at this laid-back drinking den, where live jazz is performed on Wednesday nights…

  • Hugh

    A shipping container is the centrepiece bar of Hugh's massive, multilevel space, which has a geometric retro design, DJs on the decks and a lounge vibe…

  • Café Steijn

    The streetside seating at this popular neighbourhood pub overlooks the Heemraadspark and canal, and is a lovely spot to while away an afternoon. There's…

  • De Witte Aap

    Anchoring this artist-filled 'hood, the fabulous 'White Monkey' is always crowded with locals. The front opens right up and a huge awning keeps inclement…

  • Locus Publicus

    With more than 200 beers on its menu (including 15 on tap), this is an outstanding specialist beer cafe.

  • Toffler

    Situated in an old pedestrian tunnel that burrows underneath the Weena road, Toffler is a long, narrow club that specialises in the dark arts of techno.

  • Vessel 11

    This fire-engine-red, 1951-built lighthouse vessel is now a Brit-influenced pub that brews its own ale, hosts live gigs (mainly rock), and serves full…

  • Wester Paviljoen

    The sunny terrace is the main draw at this old-fashioned grand cafe.