Mavis
BIRD collaborators Nina Hooimeijer and Gaby van Kesteren opened MAVIS at the beginning of 2020. Named after American soul singer Mavis Staples, this art deco bar serves up a variety of cocktails to classic R&B, soul, funk and disco tunes. Dream of warm holidays while sipping on a rum-based Sweet Swing or Spice ‘n Stormy. […]
Mainport Hotel
The Mainport Hotel offers a luxurious experience overlooking the Maas River. Treat yourself to a drink at their bar On the Rocks and watch ships come in and out of the city. They have classics on their menus like the daiquiri and mojito, or try a world signature such as the lychee margarita or a […]
Luster
Some nights you just want to keep the good times rolling! At Luster – a collaboration between The Oyster Club and Noah – you can enjoy cocktails and snacks until the early hours, along with karaoke and dancing. Its modern tiki theme will inspire you to loosen up and enjoy yourself. Ask for any classic […]
Botanero
Finding the right bar for a group of people can be a struggle: some may be in the mood to dress up and have cocktails, while others may want to keep it casual and simply enjoy a quality beer. If that sounds like your group of friends, Botanero will surely appeal to everyone. Inspired by […]
Rainy Days and Sun Rays: Cocktails for the Spring
After the chill of winter, spring attempts to bring warmth and life back to the world. But if the cold overstays its welcome, you can still indulge in a cocktail! Sit inside a cosy bar to get away from the rain or enjoy a sunny day on the terrace. Either way, these bars will have […]
DINE
Tasting Tableaus: A Culinary Tour of Schiedam’s Finest What Rotterdam sometimes lacks can be found in neighbouring Schiedam: restaurants located in beautiful, historic buildings, often overlooking the water. Here’s a short culinary tour of some of them. Words: Ellen Scholtens Oyster pearls materialise from the kitchen; balls filled with exciting flavours, lightly frozen in molds, […]
Café Sjiek
Café Sjiek is located next to Zakkendragers House, at the same place where ‘zakkendragers’ (men who unloaded sacks of grain and other goods from ships) once came to drink away their hard-earned wages. Food has been served at this location since 1845. These days classy food such as grilled Simmental sirloin steak with stroganoff sauce […]
Brasserie Stadhuis
Brasserie Stadhuis is housed in a heritage building where owner/chef Martin Strik cooks classic French cuisine with a twist. The more than 350-year-old building on Grote Markt, where the city council gathered for many years, has been beautifully restored. Sit outside at the gigantic terrace, or inside next to the climate chambers where meat is […]
1714 Drinks & Bites
Contemporary cuisine is served in this heritage building dating to 1714 on Schiedam’s dockside. Enjoy dishes such as quail rouleau with a sauerkraut bitterball, for example. Or caramel shiso tuna with sweet-and-sour radish and ginger. The wooden boards with antipasti are highly recommended and served all day until ten in the evening, with options that […]
Circus is in town!
Circus City WORDS: André Vermeer If you’re still expecting clowns and lion tamers at the circus, you’re in need of an update. Today’s circus – at least in Rotterdam – is a five-day festival full of spectacular shows, surprising workshops, live music and the world’s best acrobats. The 10th anniversary of the Circusstad Festival will […]
