5x hotspots in Rotterdam

Today Rotterdam turns orange with a touch of green-white-green. Extra big celebration, because the royal family will be here in force. Should you consider attending the visit, perhaps these five venues in the Maas City will win you over.

New Rotterdam Cafe

Nieuw Rotterdams Café, or popularly known as NRC, is a household name on the popular Witte de Withstraat. At NRC you eat burgers, vegan, small bites, sushi, various tasting boards, dinners or good salads. The pie showcase is famous, as is the wine list and cocktails. If you want to extend the evening a little longer; after dinner, the dance floor is open. This allows you to enjoy funky, soul and Latin music, among other things.

 

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Ayla

On the Kruisplein in the heart of Rotterdam, you can enjoy cocktails and dishes from all corners of the world. Enjoy the aroma of an Italian trattoria, the colors of a Greek taverna, the flavors of a North African bazaar, the hot spiciness of a Thai night market and the hectic bustle of a Spanish mercado. Above all, don't forget to try one of the signature cocktails here, in fact, in addition to the timeless classics, Ayla has created her own cocktails and distilled drinks that she says go perfectly with the dishes on the menu.

 

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YOLO Restaurant-Bar

YOLO on Admiralty Quay serves lunch and dinner, but fair is fair: you come here mostly to enjoy the drinks and cocktails. Upon entering, you are immediately in front of a bar with more than 200 exclusive drinks. From a Japanese single malt to a Robert Mondavi fumé blanc. Should the sun show up; the terrace overlooking the harbor is a great place to be.

 

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PARQIET

In a casual park atmosphere, you can really enjoy the outdoor feeling at Parqiet. Because of the cooperation with local entrepreneurs, the offerings are unique; for example, taste the coffee from Man with Glasses, the sugar-free pastries from Sue or the bread from Jordy's.

 

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Bar Restaurant Splendid

The view is certainly spectacular; right on the water and right next to the river Maas in Rotterdam. You can go there for sushi and cocktails, but just as well for small dishes or a three-course menu with a good bottle of wine next to it.

 

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