Drinks by the water in Rotterdam
Looking for drinks by the water in Rotterdam? At PIER40 at ZUIDYARD you order Rotterdam bitterballen, sharing boards, draught beer and wine by the glass, at the long bar inside or on the terrace on the Maashaven.
A terrace by the water in Rotterdam
PIER40 is right on the water at ZUIDYARD, opposite Noah’s Ark. On the terrace you sit outside on the Maashaven, and inside there is a long bar with soft light and dusty pink velvet.
Coming by water? The water taxi moors at the PIER40 terrace, so you step off right by the bar.
What to order with your drinks
- Rotterdam bitterballen or vegetarian bitterballen with truffle dip (8 pieces, €6.50) and a mixed platter of 12 bar snacks (€9.50).
- Sharing board for 2 people (€19.50) or for 3 to 4 people (€32.50).
- Oven-baked nachos (€8.50), loaded chicken nachos (€9.75) and gyoza to share (€7.50).
- Heineken (€3.95) and La Chouffe blond (€6.25) on draught, craft beer and an Aperol spritz (€9.25).
- Wine by the glass from €5.50, cava by the glass €6.75, and alcohol-free cocktails by Sir James (€6.75).
Drinks with colleagues or a group
Larger groups are very welcome at PIER40 too. Please get in touch in advance via info@pier40.nl so we can look at the options.
Want to combine business drinks with a meeting, a boat trip or another activity at ZUIDYARD? Email verhuur@zuidyard.nl.
Good to know
- Address: PIER40, ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam-Zuid.
- Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 20:00. Closed on Mondays.
- Water taxi: sail to the Zuidyard stop; book with Watertaxi Rotterdam on +31 10 403 03 03, at info@watertaxirotterdam.nl or at their desk next to Hotel New York.
- Parking on site: €4 per hour or €22 per day, the first 15 minutes free. Maashaven metro station is nearby.
- Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I have drinks by the water in Rotterdam?
At PIER40 at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. PIER40 is a restaurant and bar right on the Maashaven, with a terrace by the water, draught beer, wine by the glass and Rotterdam bitterballen.
Is there a terrace by the water in Rotterdam-Zuid?
Yes. PIER40 at ZUIDYARD has a terrace on the Maashaven, at Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. The water taxi even moors at the PIER40 terrace.
What are the opening hours for drinks at PIER40?
PIER40 is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 20:00. PIER40 is closed on Mondays.
What are bitterballen and where can I try them in Rotterdam?
Bitterballen are a classic Dutch bar snack. At PIER40 at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid you can order 8 Rotterdam bitterballen made with top-quality beef for €6.50, or vegetarian bitterballen with oyster mushroom and truffle dip.
Can I have drinks with a group at PIER40?
Yes, larger groups are welcome at PIER40 at ZUIDYARD. Please get in touch in advance via info@pier40.nl. For business drinks or an event, email verhuur@zuidyard.nl.
Do you serve alcohol-free drinks?
Yes. PIER40 serves Heineken 0.0, La Chouffe 0.0, alcohol-free cocktails by Sir James and organic soft drinks by Naturfrisk.
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