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Local Taste 010 launches in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 1 June 2026 – Rotterdam now has its own edition of Local Taste, a glossy city magazine that turns the city’s food scene into a self-guided tasting route. The Rotterdam edition includes ten Taste-Coins, which can be exchanged for tastings at participating restaurants, bars, lunch spots and brunch places. Local Taste 010 is not…
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Local Taste 010 launches in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 1 June 2026 – Rotterdam now has its own edition of Local Taste, a glossy city magazine that turns the city’s food…
Villa Kakelbont screens every World Cup match
ROTTERDAM, 29 May 2026 – Villa Kakelbont is turning into a World Cup pub from Thursday 11 June, showing every match that falls…
HAKA Rotterdam opens as urban bistro and event venue
ROTTERDAM, 28 May 2026 – Dudok Horeca Groep has opened HAKA Rotterdam and the HAKA Urban Bistro inside the historic HAKA…
Patrick takes over Bagels & Beans in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 22 May 2026 – After almost 20 years under longtime owners Madelon and Dick, Bagels & Beans on Hoogstraat is entering a…
Il Mercato opens new Italian restaurant in Berkel
ROTTERDAM, 20 May 2026 – Il Mercato Berkel opens on Thursday 28 May 2026 at Westpolderplein in Berkel en Rodenrijs, taking over…
HAKA Urban Bistro opens in iconic Rotterdam landmark
ROTTERDAM, 22 April 2026 – The HAKA building in Rotterdam will reopen on 28 May with a new role as a hospitality and events…
THOMS Underground Bar returns to Rotterdam on 24 April
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2026 – THOMS Underground Bar is set to reopen on Friday 24 April, bringing one of the Meent’s familiar…
Hang Bar & Kitchen opens at RiF010 in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2026 – RiF010 has added a new reason to head to the Steigersgracht. Hang Bar & Kitchen is now open beside the…
Simit and Cheese wins best delivery restaurant in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 25 March 2026 – Simit and Cheese has been named the best delivery restaurant in Rotterdam at the Thuisbezorgd.nl…
Summer pop-up terraces in Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s warm months bring life to unexpected corners of the city. From riverside hangouts to creative courtyards, pop-up…
Restaurant Aan de Zweth marks first year with new owners
ROTTERDAM, 10 March 2026 – Restaurant Aan de Zweth is approaching its first anniversary under owners Justin Koopman and Indy…
Barista Cafe opens on Rotterdam’s Oude Binnenweg
ROTTERDAM, 10 March 2026 – Barista Cafe has opened a new branch on the Oude Binnenweg, bringing coffee, breakfast and lunch back…
Villa Kakelbont opens vintage living-room café behind the Meent
ROTTERDAM, 6 March 2026 – Villa Kakelbont, a name many older Rotterdam nightlife regulars will still recognise, has returned with…
SevenPaintings dining show in Rotterdam now runs Thursday to Saturday
ROTTERDAM, 12 February 2026 – SevenPaintings, the art-led dining show at Atelier JAQ in Hilton Rotterdam, is expanding its…
Valentine’s Day in Rotterdam: your complete guide
If you are spending Valentine’s Day in Rotterdam, you have more options than just roses and a crowded restaurant. You can cruise…
TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates
HAPPENING 7–10 MAY '26 | TREK, the Netherlands' largest travelling food festival, makes a stop in Rotterdam's Vroesenpark. TREK…
Book a private cinema experience for Valentine’s Day
ROTTERDAM, 30 January 2026 – You can now surprise your partner with the most exclusive date in our city by booking a private…
Stooges’ Funhouse opens on Goudsesingel in Rotterdam on 31 January
ROTTERDAM, 26 January 2026 – Stooges’ Funhouse opens a second location on Saturday 31 January in Het Industriegebouw, bringing…
Calan Restaurant & Bar opens at Leuvehaven in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 15 January 2026 – A new restaurant has opened on Leuvehaven, right by the water in central Rotterdam. Calan Restaurant…
Celest skybar Rotterdam opens to the public from 2 January 2026
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2025 – From Friday 2 January 2026, Celest’s skybar in De Zalmhaven opens to individual visitors on Friday…
Christmas dinner at BIRD Rotterdam on 26 December
HAPPENING 26 DEC 2025 | Want Christmas dinner in Rotterdam without spending your whole day cooking or washing up? BIRD is opening…
New Year’s Eve in Rotterdam - Where to Celebrate NYE
HAPPENING 31 DEC 2025 | Rotterdam is gearing up for New Year’s Eve 2025 with club nights, river cruises and high-rise dinner…
What Rotterdammers ordered on Thuisbezorgd.nl in 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 December 2025 – What did people in Rotterdam really crave in 2025? New figures from Thuisbezorgd.nl show a city torn…
Ten Rotterdam brown cafés named city heritage
ROTTERDAM, 19 November 2025 – Ten traditional brown cafés in Rotterdam have been recognised as part of the city’s heritage. The…
Mooncake’s new lunch pop-up brings Kazakh flavours to Rotterdam
HAPPENING 17 OCT– 23 NOV 2025 | Fenix on Katendrecht is shining a spotlight on a cuisine rarely found in the Netherlands. Through…
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Café de Wilde Mossel opens 15 November in Middelland
ROTTERDAM, 7 November 2025 – Eurobrouwers opens its new venue, Café de Wilde Mossel, on Saturday 15 November at Middellandplein.…
Local beer tasting in Rotterdam: Café ’t Fust x Noordt
ROTTERDAM, 4 November 2025 – Café ’t Fust and Brouwerij Noordt are teaming up for a beer tasting on Sunday, 16 November. The…
Where to celebrate Día de Muertos in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 1–2 NOV 2025 | Several venues across the city are marking Día de Muertos with concerts, food and community activities…
Halloween in Rotterdam 2025: what’s on this week
ROTTERDAM, 28 October 2025 – Halloween week in Rotterdam features late-night parties, kid-friendly activities and arts events…
SevenPaintings launches at Hilton Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 23 October 2025 – An immersive art-and-dining show, SevenPaintings, has begun a Rotterdam run at Atelier JAQ in Hilton…
Morena brings Latin soul and flavour to Rotterdam’s MaHo district
There’s a new rhythm pulsing through Rotterdam’s MaHo district, and its name is Morena. Warm, colourful and full of Latin soul,…
Michelin star restaurants in Rotterdam
It is every restaurant owner's dream to be featured in the Michelin Guide. So naturally, if you're looking for a truly special…
Eurobrouwers opens café de Wilde Mossel in Rotterdam-West
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – Eurobrouwers will move from its temporary home in Schiedam’s Glasfabriek to a permanent location…
Euromast turns red for Dress Red Day in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 29 SEP 2025 | The Euromast will light up in red on Monday 29 September as part of Dress Red Day, an annual initiative…
Celebrate Pride at The Usual Rotterdam this September
ROTTERDAM, 19-28 September 2025 – The Usual Rotterdam (Westblaak 10) marks Rotterdam Pride with a week of colourful events under…
By Ami wins Rotterdam’s most beautiful terrace 2025
ROTTERDAM, 12 September 2025 – By Ami, located on Antoine Platekade at the Kop van Zuid, has been voted Rotterdam’s most…
October salsa and bachata events by Typical Tropical Rotterdam
HAPPENING in October 2025 – Typical Tropical, one of Rotterdam’s leading dance schools and event organisers for salsa and…
Global family recipes on the menu at Café Dox Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 8 September 2025 – Starting on 10 September, Café Dox introduces a new culinary partner: Mama’s Koelkast. Visitors can…
MIES restaurant opens inside Morgan & Mees Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 4 September 2025 – A new restaurant and bar concept is set to open inside a historic building on the Mathenesserlaan.…
Bistronomique Fantastique brings seasonal dining to Rotterdam
HAPPENING 28 AUG–12 SEP 2025 | A new culinary pop-up is set to open in Het Industriegebouw, offering an intimate late-summer…
Tip: Euromast dinner during World Port Days
HAPPENING 6 SEP 2025 | Views of World Port Days will be offered from the Euromast, which plans extended opening on 5–7 September.…
Top 7 Foodie Areas in Rotterdam - Where to find food
So, you're in Rotterdam and you want to grab a nice bite for lunch, but you're too hungry to do lengthy research? No problem,…
Typical Tropical events in Rotterdam in September 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 August 2025 – Rotterdam’s salsa, bachata, and kizomba scene is set for a lively September, with new dance courses…
Typical Tropical events in Rotterdam this Summer 2025
HAPPENING July & August | Typical Tropical, Rotterdam’s primary Latin dance school since the 1990s, is presenting a packed summer…
Pride cocktail supports LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers
ROTTERDAM, 15 July 2025 – A new cocktail served at The Usual supports LGBTQIA+ rights while celebrating Pride in Rotterdam. Half…
Free iced coffee at Doppio Erasmus MC on 21 June
HAPPENING 21 June 2025 – Doppio Espresso will mark the official start of summer with complimentary iced coffee on the longest day…
Eat herring and support a good cause in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 June 2025 – Herring will be served at the Kralingse Plas this month during an annual gathering aimed at raising…
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Mix cocktails at Nolet Copper Club in Schiedam
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – A new interactive cocktail workshop is launching in Schiedam this month. Nolet Copper Club invites…
Dine with a grandparent for free on 4 June
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – On 4 June, residents and visitors in Rotterdam are invited to dine with an elderly person for free. The…
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Tip: Free children’s menu at De Beren until July
ROTTERDAM, 27 May 2025 – Families dining at De Beren in Rotterdam Alexandrium can expect a budget-friendly treat. A temporary…
Tip: Morgan & Mees offers Chardonnay and ravioli for €9.50
HAPPENING 22 May 2025 – A seasonal pairing of white wine and spring ingredients will be highlighted on 22 May in Rotterdam.…
Move, mingle and dance at nhow Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 22 April 2025 – Nhow Rotterdam has announced a series of dance-focused events, with weekend DJ nights and seasonal…
Tip: Children eat free at De Beren this May holiday
ROTTERDAM, 18 April 2025 – Families visiting De Beren in Rotterdam Alexandrium or Capelle aan den IJssel during the upcoming…
Drippy’s opens new smashburger spot in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A new burger spot has arrived in the heart of Rotterdam. Drippy’s expands with a second location on…
Easter lunch with skyline views at Celest Rotterdam
HAPPENING 20 April 2025 | A seasonal lunch will be served above the rooftops of Rotterdam this Easter, as Celest offers a…
Easter brunch at the Euromast in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 20–21 April 2025 | Families in Rotterdam will have the opportunity to celebrate Easter at height this year, with a…
Typical Tropical events in Rotterdam this April 2025
HAPPENING April 2025 | Dance school Typical Tropical presents its Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba socials, workshops, and fresh…
Typical Tropical events in Rotterdam this May 2025
HAPPENING May 2025 | Dance school Typical Tropical presents its programme for May 2025, with events and courses planned across…
Cherry Blossom Festival Rotterdam: food, music, and lights
HAPPENING 28-30 March 2025 | Step into spring as the Cherry Blossom Light & Food Festival transforms Rotterdam’s Museumpark into…
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Best delivery restaurants in Rotterdam 2024
ROTTERDAM, 26 February 2024 – Rotterdam restaurants have been recognised at the Thuisbezorgd.nl Awards 2024. Burgers & Frites…
Frikandellen Feest returns to Rotterdam on 7 March
ROTTERDAM, 24 February 2025 – A frikandel like you’ve never had before is set to take centre stage in Rotterdam. On 7 March, Café…
Ice skating on nhow Rotterdam rooftop with skyline views
ROTTERDAM, 7 February 2025 – A rooftop in Rotterdam has been transformed into an ice rink, offering a winter skating experience…
Free birthday dining at Rotterdam's Zalmhuis
ROTTERDAM, 22 January 2025 – Rotterdam's Zalmhuis is offering a unique birthday treat: free dining for celebrants on their…
Ter Marsch & Co wins with Bali Spice Fries
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – The Netherlands’ culinary competition scene witnessed a new highlight as Ter Marsch & Co secured a…
Leo’s Restaurant Week at Café Van Zanten
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – Café Van Zanten’s ‘Leo’s Restaurant Week’ returns this January, offering culinary delights at…
Celest opens in Rotterdam’s Zalmhaven Tower
ROTTERDAM, 14 January 2025 – A new dining experience has opened its doors in Rotterdam’s iconic Zalmhaven. The restaurant and bar…
Hawaiian Poké Bowl opens in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 13 December 2024 – Hawaiian Poké Bowl is expanding in Rotterdam with two new locations. One has opened in Alexandrium…
Full Christmas menu at Langoest Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 13 December 2024 – Langoest restaurant in Rotterdam has announced its special Christmas opening with a multi-course…
Fundamental.eatery opens in Rotterdam's Groot Handelsgebouw
ROTTERDAM, 9 December 2024 – A new pop-up dining venue, Fundamental.eatery, is set to open its doors on 21 December in the Groot…
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The Cocktail Klub launches at Grace Rotterdam
HAPPENING 13 December 2024 | A new event series, The Cocktail Klub, launches in Rotterdam this December, promising an evening of…
Festive Christmas dining at Umami by Han Rotterdam
HAPPENING 24–26 December 2024 | Umami by Han introduces a festive Christmas menu, blending holiday traditions with its signature…
Renilde’s rooftop New Year’s Eve dinner experience
HAPPENING 31 December 2024 | The Renilde restaurant in Rotterdam offers a festive New Year’s Eve experience, combining fine…
Duke of Tokyo Rotterdam wins national hospitality award
ROTTERDAM, 3 December 2024 – A Japanese-inspired karaoke venue in Rotterdam, Duke of Tokyo, has been recognised with the Best New…
Drippy’s smashburger restaurant opens in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 26 November 2024 – A new addition to Rotterdam’s Stadhuisplein is set to elevate the city’s burger scene. Drippy’s, a…
Dudok café: a timeless icon in Rotterdam’s Meent
ROTTERDAM, 24 October 2024 – Dudok, a café brasserie on the Meent in Rotterdam, has been a mainstay of the city's dining scene…
Celest restaurant in De Zalmhaven to open by December
ROTTERDAM, 16 October 2024 – A new culinary experience is set to take Rotterdam’s dining scene to new heights as Celest prepares…
Dutch Dukes hosts Rotterdam’s first Christmas party of 2024
HAPPENING 15 October 2024 | The first Christmas gathering of 2024 is set to take place at Dutch Dukes, a gastropub on Witte de…
Nieuw Rotterdams Café unveils renovation on 18 October
HAPPENING 18 October 2024 | Nieuw Rotterdams Café (NRC) on Witte de Withstraat will unveil a major renovation on 18 October,…
Bib Gourmand restaurants in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 3 October 2024 – Rotterdam’s culinary scene continues to shine with a range of Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants. These…
Discover award-winning burgers at Ter Marsch & Co Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 1 October 2024 – Ter Marsch & Co continues to offer its iconic award-winning burgers in the heart of Rotterdam. With a…
Izakaya Duki Rotterdam: Japanese food & cocktails
ROTTERDAM, 29 September 2024 – A taste of Japan in the heart of Rotterdam: Izakaya Duki offers a vibrant dining experience. With…
Parkheuvel launches late-summer menu in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 2 September 2024 – The renowned Restaurant Parkheuvel, situated in the heart of Rotterdam's Het Park, has introduced a…
Verdejo wine Fridays at De Machinist aan de Cool
HAPPENING Fridays in August 2024 | This summer, De Machinist aan de Cool introduces a special wine menu to celebrate Verdejo…
New terrace at Duke of Tokyo Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2024 – Duke of Tokyo's new terrace on the Hofplein is now open, offering karaoke, cocktails, and Japanese…
By Jarmusch offers free pancakes for anniversary
ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2024 — Rotterdam's By Jarmusch celebrates its seventh anniversary this Friday by offering free pancakes to…
Celest restaurant to open atop Rotterdam’s Zalmhaven
ROTTERDAM, 13 June 2024 – A new premium restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's tale offers a unique journey…
Restaurant 't Slaakhuys opens in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 14 June 2024 – A new restaurant, 't Slaakhuys, has opened in Rotterdam, merging gastronomy with local heritage.…
New brewery and tasting house by Eurobrouwers
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2024 – Eurobrouwers, Schiedam's unique brewery, has launched its very own brewing facility. A significant…
Maria & Pepe restaurant returns to Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 12 April 2024 – Maria & Pepe are set to return to OASE at the Maas this summer, offering a blend of culture and…
The Fat Fox: A modern twist on the English pub in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 14 March 2024 – A new culinary venture enriches Rotterdam's dining scene. The Fat Fox opens its doors, offering a…
