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WELCOME TO ROTTERDAM,
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But where do you have to go in this big concrete city? We want to guide you to the places where we
like to eat, shop, go out and wander around. A combination of both prominent addresses and hidden
local spots. With this special selection we guarantee you will get to see the best of Rotterdam. If
possible, rent a bike to get around town like a typical Dutch town dweller and don’t forget to take a
photo of your favorite place in town #Rotterday.
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Until recently district South was considered separate from the other
parts of Rotterdam above the Maas. With the construction of the famous
Erasmusbrug in 1996 the South got connected to the centre of the city. From
that moment, especially Kop van Zuid, grew spectacularly, it’s skyline is
best seen while crossing the Erasmusbrug by foot or bike. Architectural
masterpieces by the big names like OMA, Renzo Piano and Mecanoo can
be admired here on the ‘peninsula’ (Kop van Zuid). Cross the water again
via the Rijnhavenbrug to enjoy some of the culinary hotspots in South.
For a lovely and quiet stroll in the big and bustling city one can visit the
Noordereiland where the quays offer an impressive view on the city and
the old railway bridge ‘De Hef’.
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In the centre of the city you have some interesting neighbourhoods, in
addition to the big shopping area with renowned stores. For oriental
influences one can visit Rotterdams China Town at the Westkruiskade
(Oude Westen). Make a walk from the central station alongside the
Westersingel, also called ‘the cultural axis’, towards the Museumpark
where the most prominent museums of the city are located (Dijkzigt) and
visit Witte de With quarter for more cultural spots. Here, you can also
find Rotterdams nightlife in the nocturnal hours. Walk further southward
towards the Maas to relax in Het Park or wander through the chic and
stately buildings in the Scheepsvaartkwartier (Nieuwe Werk). The eastside
of the centre of Rotterdam is perfect for the shoppers. Discover numerous
boutiques and shops with everything from biological food and design and
stop at one of the many quality places to relax with a drink (Stadsdriehoek).
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The northern part of Rotterdam largely remained intact after the
bombings during the second World War. Acoording to many, these
buildings from the 20s and 30s make North one of the most beautiful
and refined parts of the city. Originally built as a residential area this
neighbourhood is still a popular place to live. However the North is
worth the visit for outsiders too. Head to the Proveniersingel for a stroll,
and continue to Rotterdams ‘Highline’ on the Raampoortstraat. Thanks
to redevelopment of the old railway viaduct ‘De Hofbogen’, which is
running through the entire northern district, this is one of the upcoming
places in town. The characteristic arches of the viaduct houses shops,
lunchrooms and restaurants. More western in North you have the so-called
‘Noorderboulevard’, from the Zwart Janstraat until the Zwaanhals, where
you can find all the beautiful and fun goodies you need in one of the many
shops (Oude Noorden).
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1 STROOP
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CITYGUIDE
A great example of the broad socioeconomic spectrum Rotterdam is
famous for: in district West no one is an outsider! The oldest part is
historical Delfshaven, which arose in the 16th century as a rich harbour
town when gorgeous, historical and still existing buildings and warehouses
were built on the Voorhaven. Once you cross the Schie you’ll enter the
Heemraadssingel surrounded by wonderful houses, this park is the perfect
hideout on a summer day. On the Nieuwe Binnenweg is an array of
exemplary stores, whether you just want to shop or you’re looking for
a bite at a good deli (Nieuwe Westen and Middelland). In the northern
parts of these two neighbourhoods a motley collection of cultures comes
together, which can be seen in the many eateries, supermarkets and
specialty stores. Spangen is located in the west with a couple of special
spots for a drink, coffee, lunch or dinner.
Maybe you’ve heard that the New York Times wrote about Rotterdam as one of the trendiest cities in
the world. Maybe you’ve seen pictures of the rising skyline with architectural masterpieces alongside
the Maas. Or did someone tell you about the energetic multicultural atmosphere? Rotterdam is the
place to be.
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At STROOP you'll find sweet
things! Vintage and local design,
fresh roasted coffee and culinairy
stroopwafels. Their creative chefs gave
the typical Dutch pastry a unique but
very tasty twist, that you'll only find
at STROOP: Try one of the exciting
stroopwafels with lime, bacon or
rosemary & salt. They change flavours
every week.
A bright and unique flower shop to
help you chase the ultimate spring and
summer feeling. The shop behind the
pretty wooden facade is also stocked
with the best gifts and accessories, all
inspired by nature, alongside their
range of the most colourful seasonal
flowers and bouquets. Trust us:
everything really is NIChE.
Nieuwe Binnenweg 235a
Tue-Sat 11.00-18.00
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DESIGN
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SERVIES
Imagine your grandmothers china
cabinet, but then as a giant walk-incloset, that’s what this shop looks
like. There is a wide range of nostalgic
and vintage china. Buy a typical
Dutch Delft blue plate instead of the
regular souvenirs or does French,
English, German or Asian china suit
your style better?
Nieuwe Binnenweg 208a
Wed-Sat 10.00-17.30
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DESTINO
Nieuwe Binnenweg 190
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 / Sat 10.30-17.00
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Zwaanhals 299
Wed-Sat 10.00-17.30
First Sunday of the month 12.00-17.00
Due to the contemporary designed
interior and the intimate green
terrace, Lux has been home for the
wonky end of the chattering classes
for 25 years. Here you can enjoy
antipasti, home cured meat, daily
baked sourdough bread, seafood,
biological wines and a lot more of the
regional Italian cuisine.
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Look no further: all vintage treasures
in Rotterdam are hidden over here!
Stylish pieces from every decade,
awesome eye catchers with striking
prints and unique accessories for
every outfit are collected in this shop.
This modern mixture of items makes
it hard to leave here empty handed.
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DE MACHINIST
This casual meeting place in a stately
building by the water in historic
Delfshaven offers a different view on
the city. Next to drinking and dining
in the grand-café and restaurant, at De
Machinist you can enjoy live music,
stand-up comedy nights and movie
screenings in their movie theatre.
Willem Buytewechstraat 45
+31 10 477 57 00
Mon-Thur/Sun 11.00 - 23.00
Fri/Sat 11.00 - 00.00
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One of the best looking coffee spots
and located in one of the arches of ‘De
Hofbogen’. The fine interior makes
sure you won’t get distracted from
your company, the good food and the
coffee. With both the terrace and the
sunlit interior you could spend the
entire day here.
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CHARLIE'S
KITCHEN
Charlie welcomes you in the cosy
living room right in the middle of
the busy city centre. Join her for
breakfast or lunch with hot coffee,
cool drinks and yummy sandwiches
in a vintage setting. Go and check out
the wide range of organic, vegetarian
and vegan options she serves.
Anthoniestraat 2
+31 10 265 72 36
Tue-Sun 12.00-22.00
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This restaurant works with the best
that nature has to offer. Seasonal
vegetables, flowers and herbs play
a leading role in their dishes. Be
amazed by their four course veggie or
meat/fish menu that changes weekly.
Make sure to give them a call if you
want to make a reservation.
Raampoortstraat 38
+31 10 465 79 55
Wed-Sun 16.00-23.00
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SUNSET CAFE
According to many this is the most
stylish cafe in town, this place is a
real classic. What makes this place
special is the diverse range of visitors
who all love the Sunset ambiance,
and the casual conversations you
can start with unknowns; this only
happens at the Sunset Café.
Botersloot 36
Sun-Thu 15.00-01.00
Fri/Sat 15.00-02.00
SUSAN BIJL
Susan Bijl is one of the figureheads
of Rotterdam design. Her colourful
brand is well known for the strong
nylon shopping bags with the
signature flash, inspired by the good
old plastic bag. You could even call it
a tribute. Visit the store to check out
all the current colours!
Mauritsweg 45a
Mon 12.00-18.00 / Tue-Fri 10.00-18.00
Sat 10.00-17.00
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Wilhelminakade 137
Mon-Thu 07.00-01.00 / Fri 07.00-02.00
Sat 07.30-02.00 / Sun 07.30-01.00
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This is one of the best known places
of the city and it has been for years.
Rotown combines a restaurant,
terrace, café and nightspot to bring
together the old and the young. It’s
a dancing paradise for dance lovers,
a music temple for music enthusiasts
and you can practically visit Rotown
all day long.
Nieuwe Binnenweg 19
Mon-Sun 11.00-03.00
FENIX FOOD
F AC T O RY
Veerlaan 19
Wed-Thu 10.00-19.00 / Fri 10.00-20.00
Sat 10.00-18.00 / Sun 12.00-18.00
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BURGER CLUB
This is not your regular burger
restaurant! Here you get high quality
burgers with exclusive types of meat.
Try out Wagyu, Spanish Iberico,
Dutch Maas-Rhine-IJssel beef or have
tree small burgers to try them all.
This place brings eating a burger to a
whole new level.
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OOSTEROM
The studio is located in a raw
building in the south of the city but
he is known for combining refined
aesthetics with amazing arts, antiques
and design. Next to the studio there
is The Godown where Robert van
Oosteroms depot is shown with
exclusive design, furniture, lightning
and textile pieces.
Veerlaan 19dd
Mon-Fri 12.00-18.00
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VOORLOPIG
An eccentric small warehouse for
every age with beautiful things
you spontaneously want to start
collecting! Voorlopig has a special
focus on inspirational books, paper
stationary and small animal figures
but offers so much more. While
looking for the perfect gift we’re sure
you’ll want to have something for
yourself as well.
ROTOWN
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Together seven young entrepreneurs
created this artisanal market for
daily groceries or a day out alongside
the quay. Here you find the first
cidershop in the country, beers
from one of the first city breweries,
vegetables directly from the farmers,
a tremendous butcher, bread from
Jordy’s Bakery, homemade cheeses
and freshly roasted coffee.
BAG E L BA K E RY &
BURGERS
Schilderstraat 57a-59a
Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30 / Tue-Thu 9.00-17.30
Fri 09.00-21.00 / Sat 9.00-20.00
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This is the place to be for bagels.
But that’s not it, they actually have
something for everyone’s wishes from
burgers to pastry, all homemade and
inspired by the season. And don’t
forget about the mezze! These are real
good Sephardic orientated bites.
GARE DU NORD
Ever seen a restaurant located in
a train carriage? Step on board or
have dinner on the terrace in the
garden where most of the vegetables
are harvested. Travel along with
their vegan kitchen for a durable
and healthy lifestyle with meals
created from seasonal, local and 100%
biological ingredients.
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NHOW
The view from this hotels bar,
restaurant and terrace at 30 meters
high is simply magnificent. Enjoy a
meal in this architectural masterpiece
anytime of the day or come by for
drinks and music while watching the
sunset. This skyscraper is the new
cosmopolitan center of the city.
Nieuwe Binnenweg 139a
+31 10 841 15 82
Mon-Sun 11.00-22.30
Eendrachtsweg 20
Wed-Sat 11.00-17.00
Herenplaats 33
Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00
Maaskade 74
Opened with good weather only, check
their website or Facebook
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Nieuwe Binnenweg 100
Mon-Fri 10.00-19.00 / Sat 10.00-18.00
Witte de Withstraat 29-31
Wed-Sun 13.00-18.00
CHRISTIAN
OUWENS
Christian Ouwens combines modern
art with Dutch design on the
highest level in his gallery, located
in a stately building across from the
Museumpark. Next to ever-changing
exhibitions Christian Ouwens shows
his inexhaustible collection with
pieces by Marlene Dumas, Armando,
Klaas Gubbels, Jurgen Bey & Rianne
Makkink, Eugene Brands and Piet
Hein Eek.
An unique restaurant on the laid-back
island of Rotterdam with a view over
the skyline of the busy city centre.
Over summer they rebuilt the open
air terrace and kitchen where you can
enjoy catch of the day seafood dishes
with a drink on the waterside.
Buiten is the place to find high quality
food products. Or why not have a
seat? Get a strong espresso and try
one of the meals from the kitchen or
by one of the local suppliers. Buiten
serves delicious salads, soups, pastas,
juices, cheeses, breads and whatnot,
we’re sure you’ll like it here.
Showroom MAMA is a cultural
hotspot that offers the youngest
generation of artists, art professionals
and art lovers the possibility to
develop their talents in front of a
wide audience. This results in the
most surprising and experimental
exhibitions and events with a focus
on the contemporary visual culture.
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J O R DY ' S BA K E RY
This tiny bakery offers a lot of
goodness and the best quality.
They’re known for their freshly
baked traditional sourdough bread,
which they make by hand. Try to have
breakfast or lunch in the shop so you
can see how the unique pastries are
made. There are only a few tables so
be early or take-away.
Boomgaardsstraat 71
Tue-Thu 17.00-01.00 / Fri 17.00-02.00
Sat 14.00-02.00 / Sun 14.00-01.00
Eendrachtsweg 55a
Tue-Sat 12.00-18.00 / Sun 13.00-17.00
Delftsevaart 26
Tue-Fri 10.00-18.00 / Sat 09.00-18.00
Sun 12.00-17.00
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WORM /
#WUNDERBAR
JAN BIJL
9
DEARHUNTER
VINTAGE
A LA PLANCHA
35
Nieuwe Binnenweg 97a
Mon-Sat 08.00-18.00
This place is unlike anything else,
the programming is a hodgepodge
from concerts and film screenings
to lectures, workshops and parties:
perfect for a curious crowd. With
recycled material they created the
special interior including the chaletlike #Wunderbar which serves drinks
and awesome sausages!
De Bonte Koe is a chocolate shop
that will blow your mind. They
have been around for over twenty
years. You will notice everything is
handmade and carefully assorted.
Together with exotic ingredients
these little chocolate masterpieces
will give your taste buds a run for
their money.
Raampoortstraat 34b
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 / Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 11.00-17.00
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Nieuwe Binnenweg 335a
Mon-Fri 08.30-18.00 / Sat 08.30-17.00
Sun 12.00-17.00
GROOS.
MY SECRET SPOT
's Gravendijkwal 133
+31 10 476 2206
Wed-Sat 18.00-22.00 / Sun 12.00-21.00
This delicatessen brings both national
and foreign exotic delights. The
assortment is too wide to sum in
this description, you’ll have to see to
believe! The shop is a true experience
and they have a corner where you can
try some treats for breakfast or lunch.
Westblaak 147
Mon-Fri 07.30-18.00 / Sat 08.00-18.00
Sun 09.00-18.00
ELLE AIME
This shop on a corner is filled with
handmade
accessories,
jewellery,
illustrations and so on. It's the kind
of store where you have to walk ten
laps before you've seen everything.
And if you're into 'Do It Yourself', you
can also sign yourself up for creative
workshops, courses or a Crafternoon!
LUX
Westplein 107
Mon-Fri 08.00-17.00 Sat/Sun 10.00-17.00
Hoogstraat 42
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.30 Sat/Sun 10.00-18.00
Schiekade 203
Wed/Thu 10.30-19.00 / Fri 10.30-21.00
Sat 10.30-18.00 / Sun 12.00-18.00
M AT H I L D E K A R R E R
This store is specialized in lighting
and sells all the gadgets and gifts you
need to create your own lamp. Here
you find hundreds of light bulbs and a
vast collection of coloured light cords
- once you’ve discovered this place
you’ll want to replace all your lamps
by homemade ones!
VA L E N T E
ESPRESSO
Tired of shopping or need some
power to start the day with? Head to
Westblaak, to the new hotspot Baker
& Moore. Here you can create your
own sandwiches, drink good coffee
and we really recommend the slowjuices: delicious and healthy! And
good to know, you can eat-in or takeaway.
J O E - A N N VA N D E V E N T E R
These guys love Spain and especially
the traditional kitchen. They serve
the best tapas in town, try out the
modern and classic Spanish cuisine
with ingredients they find on the
market daily. Do you adore the
Spanish cities as well? Make sure to
ask them for their favourite addresses.
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BAKER & MOORE
Located next to the beautiful and
historical Veerhaven and on the
Hoogstraat, Valente brings you
breakfast and lunch with coffee,
homemade
pastry,
juices
and
lemonades but the two places are not
the same. The baristas both give their
own twist to the place so make sure
to visit both!
Groos is a Dutch word for pride and
that's exactly how we feel about their
products, which are all designed by
local artists. Founded as a platform
to showcase everything the city has
to offer, from fashion to art, design,
music, literature and delicacies. Look
no further this conceptstore has
everything.
WAT T N O U
S O P H I A VA N D E N H O E K
Nieuwe Binnenweg 360b
+31 10 341 3921
Mon-Sat 10.00-23.00 / Sun 12.00-23.00
Schiekade 201
Wed 16.00-01.00 / Thu-Sat 16.00-05.00
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Zaagmolenkade 37-38
Tue-Thu 17.30-22.00 / Fri/Sat 17.30-22.30
Sun 17.30-21.30
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This place brings the East African
kitchen closer to Rotterdam. The
food, which as is the tradition, you
eat with your hands, is served on
injeras (pancake-like bread) and
causes a true flavour explosion! To
make the experience complete, try
to visit the traditional East African
coffee ceremony on Monday or
Tuesday night.
A venue that hosts everything from
theatre and concerts to wild party
nights. Try one of its burgers, go
to a roller disco or dance the night
away, drinking draught and craft
beers from breweries all over Europe.
BAR is one of the liveliest and most
happening places in Rotterdam.
North Sea Design is a quirky design
shop packed with stylish Nordic
gifts and home accessories. Here
you find the perfect blend of vintage
and new interior design. Next to the
Scandinavian and British gifts they
offer postcards, prints of Rotterdam
and lifestyle accessories created by
local designers.
Post your favorite Rotterday picture on
Instagram #Rotterday
SALLINA'S
26
Raampoortstraat 32
Tue-Sat 10.00-17.00
Mathenesserweg 2
+31 10 415 5745
Thu-Sun 18.00-22.00
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BAR
PIM TOP
Last year this widely acclaimed no
nonsense-chef opened his restaurant.
Together with his elegant hostess, they
make a professional couple. Whether
you go for the sublime meals,
inspired on the French, Dutch and
Italian cuisine, or just his homemade
sourdough bread: This is the cream of
the crop of culinairy Rotterdam.
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S O P H I A VA N D E N H O E K
EETLOKAAL
KUITER
BERTMANS
Zaagmolenkade 15
Mon/Wed/Thu 09.30-17.30
Fri-Sun 09.30-18.00
S O P H I A VA N D E N H O E K
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To start your day check in at Bertmans.
A great start with cold pressed juices,
Giraffe coffee, pancakes, seasonal
fruit crumble or delicious egg dishes.
Or come in for lunch and maybe a
nice afternoon cocktail like Vermouth
& Gin's with lovely small bites.
Mathenesserweg 21b
Tue-Sat 10.00-18.00 / Sun 12.00-18.00
NICK SIMONIS
STROOP
O S S I P VA N D U I V E N B O D E
1
NICHE
FLOWERSHOP
S O P H I A VA N D E N H O E K
5
Nieuwe Binnenweg 165
Tue-Thu 11.00-18.00 / Fri 11.00-19.00
Sat 11.00-17.00
39 K O P I S O E S O E /
DE ZEEUWSE MEISJES
These two happy neighbours brew
the best coffee and both serve lunch
and homebaked treats. But that's
not all. At the ‘Meisjes’ you can find
vintage treasures and work of young
designers. At Kopi Soesoe you can
find yourself sipping a nice obscure
beer in the sun or at one of their cozy
livingroom concerts in the evening.
Sumatraweg 13b-15
Opened Wednesday to Sunday