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).

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.

This pub was a fun time to grab a beer at and relax. I thought that they had a good selection and…read moreit offers canal views. Cheers!

Nice place. Most of the staff are cool. They have a nice range of beers, although you might want…read moreto ask what's available; as far as I can see there is no beer menu/list and the tap all have bavaria logos. The music can be a bit extreme at times, I like metal and heavy music in general, but they go a bit overboard sometimes.

From the owner: Baroeg is hét Rotterdamse poppodium dat zich richt op harde en alternatieve muziek. Met meer dan 35…read morejaar ervaring in stijlen als metal, punk, rock, gothic, hardrock en industrial is Baroeg dé thuisbasis voor de underground muziekliefhebber.