Nhow Hotel
Nhow Hotel One does not go to the cocktail bar in Nhow Hotel, at the Kop van Zuid, just for the drinks, you also go for the view. Located on the seventh floor, it offers an incredible vista of the city’s skyline. Treat yourself to a delicious cocktail, like the fresh Dutch Blossom or the surprising […]
Mad Mick’s Breakaway Café
Mad Mick’s Breakaway Café Please don’t worry, Mick is not actually mad, he just makes mad cocktails. The cocktail menu at Mad Mick’s Breakaway Café is, well, very big. You can choose from over more than 100 cocktails. To make it easier for you, you will find taste profiles in the menu that will help […]
Ayla
Ayla This is one of the newest cocktail bars in town – it opened in November last year – but it is already very successful. Ayla is a Mediterranean restaurant and bar and was nominated for the Entree Awards, in the category Best Cocktail Bar. The interior of the bar is an eclectic mix of […]
Free for all
Free for all Enjoy art without having to pay a cent. On Fridays, hip art institutions in and around the Witte de Withstraat welcome the public to their exhibition spaces free of charge. Words: Evelien Baks Good food, bars and shops aren’t the only things on offer in Rotterdam’s coolest quarter. There’s art to be […]
Erasmus
Erasmus, a scholarly hero Erasmus. As one of Rotterdam’s most famous historic entities, his name turns up everywhere. Who was this well-travelled sage who stands immortalised in bronze with his nose in a book in front of the Laurenskerk? A majestic figure in a loose-fitting coat with an impressive collar, hair swept under a medieval […]
Esfahan
Esfahan Looking for a unique item? At Esfahan, goldsmiths will design your jewellery exactly how you like it. Comission a design in silver or gold, and select a stone from its huge gemstone collection. You can buy the gems separately or have them set in a ring, necklace or bracelet. Esfahan has enriched Rotterdam for […]
Zigt
Zigt There’s no shortage of fantasy in this jewellery shop and studio. Animal bones, porcelain from Delft, old Dutch coral; all are reused in rings, earrings, necklaces and so on, designed with a nod to the past. Do you have a piece of gold or silver you would like to update? Owners and jewellers Myriam […]
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger One of the world’s most famous lifestyle brands must be Tommy Hilfiger, which was founded in 1985, and creates products with a classic American style with a pretty twist. This store has a wide collection and offers men’s clothing, Tommy Hilfiger tailoring and women’s clothing. Get yourself styled with the help of the […]
Skins Cosmetics
Skins Cosmetics The biggest Skins Cosmetics store has just been opened. Immerse yourself in 300sqm of perfume, make up and skin care products. The founders of Skins Cosmetics had a clear future vision of the store: they wanted to sell luxury products that weren’t famous in Holland yet, but which have an iconic status abroad. […]
Shoebaloo
Shoebaloo A good pair of shoes can make or break your look, so make time to stop by Shoebaloo. Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Miu Miu and Tom Ford shoes are all sold in this store, plus many more high fashion brands. With beautiful lighting, a lot of mirrors and shoe racks that look as if […]