Gold medal Gin Sir Edmond Gin (founded in 2016) is the world’s first vanilla-infused gin, developed and bottled in collaboration with distillery Herman Jansen in Schiedam. The use of bourbon vanilla as their main botanical ingredient, makes the gin very versatile and appealing to a wide audience. This summer, Sir Edmond Gin was awarded a…
Mention Dutch liquor and jenever may just come to mind. Some of the largest, globally known brands have their origins in the Rotterdam region, so it’s no surprise that locals can always come up with a good reason to enjoy a little ‘neut’ (tipple). Next time you need (or deserve) a drink, go for a…
Who still goes to clubs? Plenty of people do, but there’s also a whole new way to enjoy a night out on the town. And it involves wine. The wine bars of Rotterdam come in all shapes and sizes, so why not give them a try and see which wine list and ambiance suits the…
Boonstoppel Wines from Dordrecht has expanded their wine shop and online shop with a beautiful vintage wine caravan. The time of bad wine at festivals and parties is now officially over as this mobile wine bar is currently available for weddings, parties and festivals. Boonstoppel Wines imports approximately 1,000 wines, giving you the opportunity to…
Ketelbinkie is an original Rotterdam espresso. Contemporary, with a powerful, robust and straightforward character. The coffee was developed in 2013 by Coffee Master Tacq. The full-bodied espresso has a caramel-like sweetness with a light hint of chocolate and is a100% Arabica blend originating from Brazil (Minas Gerais), India (Coorg, Karnataka) and Colombia (Medellin). The beans…
Ever wondered about the origins of the famous gin and tonic cocktail? Head on down to the Jenever Museum in Schiedam, because that’s where its foundations were laid. Immerse yourself in the world of this classic Dutch drink, learn how it is brewed and look for the secret recipe in the Jenever escape room. Never…
Beer Festival Hop The best beers are the ones we drink with friends; outside, in Rotterdam and at beer festival Hop. Local (micro) brewers show the best of their breweries. Beer festival Hop is all about the finest craft beers, good food, and acoustic music. Tickets start at € 6,50 on pre-sale (online), € 15,-…
Hilton Rotterdam opens a sunny terrace at the Kruiskade. As soon as the sun shines, people in Rotterdam love to enjoy their time outside. To meet that need, The Hilton recently opened a very sunny terrace on the Kruiskade, outside their restaurant roots. The brand-new terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a good cup…
The hotel bar is typically its most eye-catching feature and the place where people come together. Whether it’s the tourist who’d rather not have to venture out for that evening drink, the business traveller who finds a spot that feels like home in a faraway city, or the locals who flock to it as a…
Lounge, drink and enjoy the greatest view! What are your plans this summer? Lounging in a bean bag with a drink and the best view of Rotterdam should not be missed. Euromast is launching a new concept this summer in collaboration with Sit & Joy; the highest pop-up rooftop bar of the Netherlands! The platform…