Best pub in town, with great music, an awesome atmosphere, good beers…read more They display on screens a lot of soccer and rugby matches (see schedule on their website). But you can also enjoy a quiet drink if you want. A true Irish pub in the center of Rotterdam, I would not miss this place if I were you !

Paddy's is my favorite bar and I'm not even that much of a bar person. I'd rather go to an event,…read moreconcert or the movies. But Paddy's to me is a fun place. In the weekends they have live music. People are jumping and singing along like there is no tomorrow. This is a nice bar to let loose and forget about the little stuff. No special clothing rules either. Just come as you are. Everyone is laid back. And sometimes you can see people act really funny when they're drunk. You see the most crazy stuff out here. The music selection in itself is not really spectacular. It's middle of the road music and lots of top 40 music, new and old (mostly old) Every favorite song by the likes of Nirvana, Bob Marley, Pearl Jam, Michael Jackson, etc is song and performed by a live band that knows how to generate energy. The people behind the bar are real fun too. Some of them walk around to serve your drinks. If you and your friends are in a silly mood, they love to play along. There is this one kid everyone hits on and he likes it. I wonder on how many mobile photo's he has appeared. It one fun mad house. Don't mind the wood chips on the floor. Part of the unique atmosphere. I heard it makes it easier to soak op and clean spilled alcohol after closing time, hhmmmm.....smart though. You'll see every kind of people from all walks of life. Rugged sports men, girly girls, party animals, shy flowers who where dragged along by their friend and the plain weird but super fun people. Sports lovers can watch football and rugby on big screens and have greasy food and beer to go with it. Paddy's is the bar that everyone knows and eventually ends up.

The Witte Aap (white ape) was named one of the best bars in the world by Lonely Planet, so I just…read morehad to stop in. The first night I tried it was packed to capacity (even with sidewalk seating), so I decided to make a return trip during the day. It was decidedly more quiet and I grabbed a seat at the bar and got some recommendations from the bartender. Their beer selection is indeed top-notch. They had 10 taps and oh so many bottles. I asked for a local beer and got a deliciously dark and creamy Bax Bier Koud Vuur. Also had another beer that I don't recall. Not very helpful, I know. All in all, if you want to visit this place, go off-hours and not when everyone's trying to rage. That way, you can ask questions about beers and chill out instead of fighting your way to the bar.

Unfortunately the number one bar in Rotterdam was closed, but this was next door, and to be honest…read morewith you having a beer here was certainly worth it. In fact the bartender was a real character, and even posed for one of my photos. Actually, sitting on one of the cushions on the window sill, on a rather nice summer day, with one of the beer wine glasses that you get in the Netherlands, was an experience, yet a part of me felt that I was actually back home in Melbourne - not that this was a bad thing, but this place certainly felt like one of those really hip and cool bars that you find in the Collingwood/Fitzroy areas. They even have decent beers available as well. However, the thing is that what sets this place apart from the Melbourne bars are the beer wine glasses (and I am really going to miss them back in Australia).

The food here left much to be desired. The menu seemed okay, but we were told they were out of half…read morethe things we ordered. What we did receive was quite bland, and the pizza crust was not good at all. The patio did seem nice and lively; if you're stopping here simply for a drink you may enjoy it. If you are looking for a place to eat, I suggest you find another place.

I love this place. Very nice and cozy bar. Had glasses from Netherlands. The staffs are so friendly…read moreso I had so much fun to talk to them! I'd 100% recommend this place.

I was introduced to this wonderful place by a Dutch friend. We eat here whenever I am in Rotterdam…read more I would recommend it to all and one shouldn't leave Rotterdam without a visit. Great food and service in a cozy place and with a great location. You will truly enjoy this Dutch experience.

From the owner: Captain's Cabin is gevestigd in het Scheepvaartkwartier te Rotterdam; wat een steeds leuker…read moreuitgaansgebied aan het worden is. De ruimte van de Captain's Cabin is ingericht als comfortabele kajuit, met veel koperwerk en scheeps-antiek. Dan is er ook nog de mogelijkheid om bij mooi weer lekker buiten te eten of gewoon een borreltje te drinken op een van de twee terrassen in nautische stijl met 35 zitplaatsen. Binnen zijn 35 zitplaatsen en 17 aan de bar waar ook gegeten kan worden. Er is een uitgebreide lunch- en menukaart, maar als u speciale wensen heeft dan kunnen wij die natuurlijk ook mogelijk maken... mits u uw wensen een dag van te voren aan ons kenbaar maakt! De Captain's Cabin staat voor betaalbaar lekker eten en drinken met een goede service. Of je nu alleen aan de bar wilt hangen of uitgebreid wilt eten? Het kan hier allemaal. Captain's Cabin: al 35 jaar een begrip in het Scheepvaartkwartier.

I was in town on a business trip. Stopped here for dinner on a Friday night. Place was busy but…read morethey fetched a glass of wine for me while I eaited at a table outside. Server was kind and food was excellent. Specifically I had the brunette and the gorgonzola pizza. Both delicious!

Wow.. Okay I cant say whether this is authentic Italian food or not, I just know it tastes…read moreAMAZING!! I think the pizza here might have been the best I've ever had, and trust me I've had quite a few. I was told the appetizers here are really good too so we shared 4 appetizers and 2 large pizza's and 1 dessert between 4 people and we had some pizza left. The stewed octopus (polpo something) is a MUST get, it was really unbelievably good. It was super tender, with the perfect amount of chewiness. The sauce was a little strong but tasted amazing. They give you free bread (which is really good too, the super crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside kind of bread) so its perfect to dip it in. We also got the vongole in white wine sauce, which is really delicious as well. Again, perfect to dip your bread in. Very pungent garlic flavor but who doesnt love garlic?? I never thought I'd say this but, the fennel salad was totally worth the money too. I usually find salads a waste of money but this was to die for. The quail was slightly disappointing, not a lot of flavor, I would get something else next time :) Then the pizzas, we got one with spicy sausage and one with guanciale and walnuts. Ok so the pizza is like the perfect combination of crispy and bready dough (if you know what I mean), its pretty thin but it holds everything very well and doesnt get soggy. Especially the one with guanciale was really good. Lastly we got a tiramisu to share. I think the ladyfingers could have soaked up some more espresso, they were slightly too firm for me but still really good. Also the service was really good too!! I can't wait to come back here!!!