The 9 best wine bars in Rotterdam: you’ll want to know about these spots!

1. Juni – On Oostzeedijk in Kralingen, you’ll find Juni, a wine and cheese bar that has become incredibly popular in a short space of time. Behind this lovely concept are the young friends Puck and Nienke, who opened their first business in May 2025. And it turned out to be a great success!

It actually got so busy that they rented the neighbouring premises as well. The pair are now already working on their next venture: the November wine bar in the centre of Schiedam. How brilliant is that? At Juni, it’s all about fine wines, speciality cheeses and small dishes to share.

2. Walsjérôt – This has to be one of Rotterdam’s best wine concepts! At Walsjérôt in Blijdorp, you don’t just order a glass of wine; you can walk past the wine taps yourself to try different wines. With over 70 wines on tap, there’s plenty of choice. You decide for yourself whether to have a small sip, half a glass or a full glass.

The idea came about when the owner, Jelle, discovered a similar concept whilst visiting Riga in Latvia. After twelve years as a tax adviser, he decided to open his own wine bar. As well as wine, you’ll also find delicious Spanish pintxos and tapas here. Perfect if you want to turn your wine evening into a little tasting session straight away!

3. Café Verward – On Hoogstraat you’ll find Café Verward, set up by hospitality entrepreneurs Ward and Bas. The two have known each other for years from the Rotterdam hospitality scene and decided to join forces.

Their idea? To create a neighbourhood café where fine wine, exceptional dishes and a warm welcome come together. Ward takes care of the drinks, whilst Bas is responsible for the food. And you can really taste that in the concept. Here, it’s not just about what’s in your glass, but also what’s served at the table. A lovely spot for anyone who enjoys a good glass of wine but also likes to try something a bit unexpected to eat.

4. Proef bij Platenburg – Did you know that Wijnkoperij Platenburg has been in business since 1894? This Rotterdam-based family business is now run by the fourth generation and is even a Purveyor to the Royal Household! On Goudsesingel, you’ll find their wine shop, which stocks over 1,000 different wines. And since 2023, they’ve also opened their own wine bar next door: Proef bij Platenburg.

Here you can choose from around 50 wines by the glass and get advice from a sommelier. Platenburg also imports directly from winegrowers, in collaboration with other wine specialists. The great thing is that after a lovely evening of wine, you can simply pop into the shop next door to pick up your favourite bottle to take home. They also organise wine tastings in their own ‘Huiskamer’.

5. Wijnbar Het Eigendom – Right in the middle of Witte de Withstraat, you’ll find Wijnbar Het Eigendom. This well-known wine bar opened in 2011 and has since become an integral part of the street.

What many people don’t realise is that the name refers to the building’s history. It used to be the headquarters of a homeowners’ association. Nowadays, thankfully, it’s all about something completely different: wine! With no fewer than 135 wines on the list, around 35 of which are available by the glass, there’s plenty to discover. You can also choose from a selection of small dishes from the petit-diner menu. Ideal if you fancy a long evening of drinks.

6. Harries Wine & Deli – Behind Harries Wine & Deli on Hoogstraat is a remarkable restaurateur: Harrie Baas. He previously worked at the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant Parkheuvel and was co-owner of the Michelin-starred Amarone on Meent.

With all that experience under his belt, he decided to combine his love of fine wines and delicacies into a concept of his own. At Harries, it’s all about fine produce, unique food and wine pairings and, of course, a good glass of wine. Think carefully selected cheeses, charcuterie and other delicacies. A lovely spot for anyone keen to discover more about pairing food and wine.

7. NOTK – At most restaurants, you choose your dish first and then a wine to go with it. At NOTK on Deliplein in Katendrecht, they do it the other way round!

Here, it’s all about the wine. For the special sommelier’s menu, the wines are selected first, and the chefs then decide which dishes pair best with them. Sometimes this process takes them weeks! Another nice touch: the team bakes their own artisan sourdough bread and even mills their own grain for it.

NOTK is therefore not just any old wine bar, but a place where wine and fine dining truly come together. Highly recommended if you fancy indulging in some exceptional wine and food pairings.

8. Janssen & Van Dijk Wine Bar – Just off the Meent, you’ll find Janssen & Van Dijk Wine Bar, a true Rotterdam classic. The wine bar was founded by Albert van Dijk and Saraja Janssen and features a distinctive interior with dark wood, large windows and chandeliers.

But what makes this place particularly lovely is the terrace. At the front, you look out over the bustling Westewagenstraat and the Meent, whilst at the back you have a view of the Laurenskerk. A special little spot right in the heart of the city! As well as a selection of wines, you can also enjoy classic bar snacks, substantial lunch dishes and wine tastings here.

9. Blije Wijnen Bar – We’ll finish with Blije Wijnen Bar in Katendrecht. The brains behind this concept is Maud van Berlo, who fell in love with natural wine whilst on holiday in France. With just 800 euros and a few boxes of wine, she set up her own business.

Blije Wijnen has since grown into a wine importer that supplies various hospitality businesses with natural wines. Maud also runs her own shop and wine bar at the Fenix Food Factory.

Here you’ll discover wines from European winemakers who work as naturally as possible, without any unnecessary additives. And with its waterside location, it’s also a lovely spot to enjoy a special glass of wine on a sunny day.

Which wine bar in Rotterdam are you going to check out?

From the young entrepreneurs behind Juni to Platenburg’s centuries-old expertise in wine: every wine bar has its own story. And that’s exactly what makes it so much fun to keep discovering new places!

Whether you want to pour your own wine, try some unusual natural wines or savour a wine and food pairing, there’s plenty of choice in Rotterdam.

Fancy finding out about even more great places to have a drink, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a night out? Discover Rotterdam’s best hotspots and routes on Hotspots For You!