RAAF Rotterdam is the product of young creatives with bucket loads full of good ideas. Cross the…read moreErasmus bridge and and just keeping going straight on and when you are about to hit the curve look to the left and smile. You have just arrived at the best beach hut in Rotterdam. Well, not quite a beach but it has that same vibe and carefree attitude you'll sometimes find in exotic places like Rio or Ibiza. The name reveals its purpose: Rotterdam Art Adventure & Food. What they have created here is a community for people with an artistic and adventurous streak. They encourage talented folk to come on board and participate in art, music, the spoken word or food. It all comes together in this bustling place that you would like to call home. And as true ambassadors of the south, the gang have made it their mission to spread the word. Storytellers will guide you through the streets and show you the hidden treasures. And there are many... Join them for Friday night dinners or the Thursday specials this summer. Drop in for coffee with killer cookies made by Cake&Concepts or Mevrouw Zoetekauw. As seen on I Know This Great Little Place in Rotterdam (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.554625497909431.1073741867.103845866320732&type=3)

From the owner: RAAF is short for for Rotterdam-Art-Adventure&Food, a cultural hotspot you can have a good cup of…read morecoffee and grab a bite to eat. The place is an artwork itself: RAAF means RAVEN in dutch and when you enter the old grain factory where RAAFs location is, you actually enter the forest where the raven lives. Have lunch or breakfast in a huge ravensnest and try the special ravenbeer called 'two thirsty lady's'. On the website you find the art&culture programme wich contain concert, artshows, foodspecials and much much more. In RAAF the infopoint of Rotterdam South called 'Dit Is Zuid' ('This Is South') has a place as well. Find some interesting tours with or without a guide en get to know this part of town better, 'don't mis out on the South' ;) Come see for yourself, feel the vibe of RAAF!

A fabulous little gallery with a great selection of modern art - the gallery owner was a fantastic…read morehost giving us a great deal of information about the work displayed, and a lovely introduction to Rotterdam as well! It's so close to the centre and in a great neighbourhood - I recommend a visit if you're in Rotterdam!