No matter how you like to spend your evenings while you’re on holiday, Rotterdam nightlife will have something to suit you! From cheesy discos to amazing outdoor areas, this guide to Rotterdam nightlife is sure to feature something you’ll love.
Experience Rotterdam nightlife at Biergarten
Biergarten in Rotterdam offers a unique atmosphere that makes it one of the top nightlife spots in the city. This outdoor space is full of benches, beer, and barbequed food – which is freshly cooked on a charcoal grill. The menu has been inspired by South American food, and includes great options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. All beers are served by the pint, and you can even take advantage of two beer pumps in the centre of the terrace by purchasing a refill token at the bar!
When it comes to entertainment, Biergarten hosts everything from live DJs and acoustic sets to comedy nights, and on Friday nights you’ll be treated to a takeover by the Biergarten Soundsystem. This makes it a great place to start your evening, as well as being a top spot to hang out until midnight.
Drink cocktails in Noah
Those searching for a cocktail bar in Rotterdam simply have to visit Noah. This brilliant bar was named as the best cocktail bar in the Netherlands after just a year in business, and this is mostly due to the energetic and passionate bartenders who can whip up a whole range of delicious drinks. Noah also serves tasty street food, and its employees are more than happy to recommend their favourite bites if you can’t choose!
After dinner, it’s time to dance, and at Noah you can do this until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. There’s outdoor seating which is popular in the summer, and the bar’s views over the water are a hit with customers too.
Enjoy unique Rotterdam nightlife at BIRD
Located under de Hofbogen, an area known for its rich musical heritage, BIRD is a jazz club with a difference. With the aim of bringing jazz music into the 21st century, BIRD has a programme jam-packed with both local and international artists that cover jazz, hip hop, soul, new electronics, and funk. You’ll also sometimes find performance poetry, visual arts, and films entertaining people here, and it’ll be obvious why BIRD has been voted the best stage and club in Rotterdam a number of times.
If you fancy something to eat, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the BIRD restaurant. Their wood fired pizzas are a big hit with customers, and they have a number of specials to choose from too. Alternatively, opt for the Chef’s Table surprise menu which consists of a number of small dishes than can be shared between you.
Dance to the classics at Get Back
For a night of cheesy tunes that you won’t forget, head to Get Back during your night in Rotterdam. This pub offers the perfect opportunity to reminisce as you dance to your favourite songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and you’re sure to feel like you’ve travelled back in time during your night here. Located on Rotterdam’s Town Hall Square, Get Back has a number of neighbouring clubs you might like to move on to, and the area tends to be popular with both locals and tourists.
If you fancy eating before you dance, you can grab dinner at Get Back too, and their menu offers plenty of delicious options for a variety of tastes. On Friday and Saturdays, you can take part in the venue’s ‘Golden Oldies Dinner’ which includes a quiz that tests your retro music knowledge! Then, from 10pm, you can dance to all the classics until 5am!
Now that you know where to find the best Rotterdam nightlife, book your Hull to Rotterdam ferry crossing and start planning your fun-filled break today.
