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The lively Witte de Withstraat, known for its bars, restaurants, and art galleries, including the Tent gallery. The nearby Markthal offers diverse food stalls, while the Maritime Museum and Erasmus Bridge are also within easy reach.

The lively Witte de Withstraat, known for its bars, restaurants, and art galleries, including the Tent gallery. The nearby Markthal offers diverse food stalls, while the Maritime Museum and Erasmus Bridge are also within easy reach.

  • Restaurant The MillènRestaurant The MillènFine Dining
  • bookstore Donnerbookstore DonnerBookstore
  • Pathé SchouwburgpleinPathé SchouwburgpleinTheater
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Top things to do in Cool

  • bookstore Donner in Cool, Rotterdam

    bookstore Donner

    ★ 4.6 · 5.7k
    Bookstore

    Expansive independent bookstore with Dutch & English titles, regular events & a relaxed cafe.

    Mon
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Thu
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • Pathé Schouwburgplein in Cool, Rotterdam

    Pathé Schouwburgplein

    ★ 4.3 · 8.0k
    Theater

    A cinema in Rotterdam that screens current films and provides trailers for viewing.

  • Foreign Vintage in Cool, Rotterdam

    Foreign Vintage

    ★ 4.9 · 188
    Flea Market
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • Madaq Chocolatier in Cool, Rotterdam

    Madaq Chocolatier

    ★ 4.8 · 175
    Chocolate Shop· €1–10

    A chocolatier offering a variety of bonbons and chocolate bars, with boutiques and ice cream parlors in multiple locations.

    Mon
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Tue–Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Cool

  • Restaurant The Millèn in Cool, Rotterdam

    Restaurant The Millèn

    Michelin ★
    Fine Dining· €100+

    The Millennium Tower is a Rotterdam landmark and, thanks to this vintage-chic restaurant, also a destination for foodies. The open kitchen and the view of the central station afforded by the floor-to-ceiling windows are the standout…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    6 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Rumah in Cool, Rotterdam

    The Rumah

    ★ 4.8 · 630
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20
    Mon
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 1 AM
  • Spikizi Bar in Cool, Rotterdam

    Spikizi Bar

    ★ 4.7 · 964
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Spikizi also proves to be the perfect venue for a wide range of events such as cocktail workshops, birthday parties, silent disco’s, baby showers and corporate events.

    Mon
    7 PM – 1 AM
    Tue–Thu
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 1 AM
  • Lunchroom Figaro in Cool, Rotterdam

    Lunchroom Figaro

    ★ 4.7 · 354
    Breakfast· €10–20

    A lunchroom in the heart of Rotterdam specializing in sandwiches, lunches, lunch packages, meeting platters, and complete breakfasts.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Melief Bender in Cool, Rotterdam

    Melief Bender

    ★ 4.5 · 1.2k
    Pub· €10–30

    The oldest cafe in Rotterdam, established in 1876, offers a menu and is known for its high beer.

    Mon
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Tue–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Joelia in Cool, Rotterdam

    Joelia

    Michelin ★
    French· $$$$

    Joelia's charm permeates every nook and cranny of this restaurant. As you enter, you'll be instantly smitten with the eclectic decor, a captivating fusion of vintage and contemporary design.

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  • De Bakkerswinkel in Cool, Rotterdam

    De Bakkerswinkel

    ★ 4.6 · 655
    Coffee Shop· €10–20

    A bakery and cafe in Rotterdam known for breakfast, lunch, homemade hummus, goat cheese sandwiches, scones, and sourdough bread, featuring a hidden garden.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Proeflokaal De Riddert in Cool, Rotterdam

    Proeflokaal De Riddert

    ★ 4.7 · 374
    Pub· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 1 AM
  • Bas Bakt in Cool, Rotterdam

    Bas Bakt

    ★ 4.6 · 524
    Bakery· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Casa Thai Witte de with 2 in Cool, Rotterdam

    Casa Thai Witte de with 2

    ★ 4.9 · 1.0k
    Thai· €20–30

    A restaurant in Rotterdam offering modern Thai cuisine with seasonal menus and vegetarian options.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Sojubar Rotterdam Witte de With 소주 in Cool, Rotterdam

    Sojubar Rotterdam Witte de With 소주

    ★ 4.5 · 2.4k
    Korean· €20–30

    A Korean restaurant in Rotterdam, known for serving crispy, juicy, and tasty Korean fried chicken.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Grilla Kitchen Karel Doormanstraat in Cool, Rotterdam

    Grilla Kitchen Karel Doormanstraat

    ★ 4.8 · 603
    Restaurant· €10–20

    Health-conscious & vegan dishes served in a down-to-earth eatery that has funky decor.

    Every day
    12 PM – 8:30 PM

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Map of Cool with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Restaurant The Millèn
  2. 2bookstore Donner
  3. 3Pathé Schouwburgplein
  4. 4The Rumah
  5. 5Foreign Vintage
  6. 6Spikizi Bar
  7. 7Madaq Chocolatier
  8. 8Lunchroom Figaro
  9. 9Melief Bender
  10. 10Joelia

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