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Explore what else Rotterdam has got to offer!
When wintertime is over and the girls start wearing their skirts again, city people do anything to enjoy the beautiful weather. On a sunny day, the outdoor eating areas in Rotterdam are the place to be. Having a drink and some finger food is the Rotterdam way to relax after some ‘tiresome’ shopping… Lay back after work or during the weekend and people watch in a trendy outdoor atmosphere. You can do it in Rotterdam!
Most restaurants with terrace are located at Stadhuisplein (the square facing Rotterdam City Hall) and within the Old Harbour (visit party hot spot Café Plan C). Stadhuisplein is always very crowded with tourists due to its central location. In summer there's always a party going on, usually with loud beats until early in the early morning at the Après Skihut and Get Back, all serving dinner on their outdoor terraces. The nostalgic Old Harbour is a popular nightlife area as well with many outdoor eating areas, usually visited by students. The terraces here are always crowded, so have dinner or a drink with a nice view at the historic ships and the Cube Houses.
Hotel New York, Cafe Rotterdam and the nhow Bar offer outdoor cafe terraces with a great view on the river Maas and the huge vessels sailing by. For peaceful outdoor eating on a waterfront terrace, don't miss De Tuin and the Boathouse Kralingen, located just outside the city centre but with a lovely view at the Lake Kralingen. The Harbour Club Rotterdam terrace is located in the beautiful and green park near the Euromastand on the cafe terrace of Staal under the World Trade Centre Rotterdam, you can watch the shoppers. BliKis located within the Lloyd Quarter and boasts a small sandy beach with a view at the huge ocean-going vessels. On the wooden terrace of Prins van Terbregge in Hillgersberg in the North of Rotterdam you can enjoy the view on the river Rotte. The terraces of Zalmhuis and Prachtig have recently been rewarded as the best outdoor eating area of the Netherlands, due to their great view at the river Maas. Last but not least, if you like a waterfront view, the pretty sandy seaside terrace of Villa on the Beach in Hoek van Holland ist a must visit!
Brand new restaurant with lake side terrace at Kralingen Park in Rotterdam.
Posh terrace located in the Euromast park next to a beautiful villa!
Restaurant with a stunning waterfront terrace at the lake Kralingen in a nice and green area.
Modern and lovely waterfront terrace with excellent gastronomy.
Located in the middle of city center and the ideal stop for a break during shopping!
From their pretty terrace you are face to face with the iconic Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Open all day, every day.
One of the best panorama's of Rotterdam with a view at river Maas and the Erasmus Bridge.
Rotterdam's central square with plenty of terraces in the middle of city centre opposite to the city hall.
Rotterdam offers plenty of restaurants for a nice dinner or a good breakfast. In the summer you can eat outside!
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Explore what else Rotterdam has got to offer!
From their pretty terrace you are face to face with the iconic Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Open all day, every day.
Brand new restaurant with lake side terrace at Kralingen Park in Rotterdam.
Have lunch or dinner on the sandy beach of Hoek van Holland and party at night.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at this restaurant with a pretty street terrace in the Meent shopping area.
One of the best panorama's of Rotterdam with a view at river Maas and the Erasmus Bridge.
Located in the middle of city center and the ideal stop for a break during shopping!