The Friends Live
De Vrienden Live is a cozy student cafe, idyllically situated on the Oude Haven in the heart of Rotterdam and an ideal place for a drink or a nice meal. A pleasant evening out, combined with a three- or four-course dinner, possibly a drink arrangement and concluded with live music. After 10PM, The Boys of Je Weet Wel take over the (drum) baton and play the songs you want to hear.
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Kenmerken: Bar, Restaurant, Food, Point of interest, Establishment
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Reviews
Nice place for a dance and a drink, mostly students. Its a little bid too crowded during weekends
Fun place, however it is super crowded (small place), kinda dirty and the bouncer "forced" me to take off my jacket and take it to the wardrobe even tough I did not want to (it was not a big winter jacket) Prices are regular. (Cover €12.50, toilet €2 for the whole night or €0.50 per time)
Fun music, but too crowded and people don't have good club etiquette here - constant pushing and pulling. It's fun that the bar is in the middle of the club and a circle, though!
Music is alright, but the vibe differs night to night. The bar in the middle makes it a bit harder to move around but overall it's a fun place to go out
Had a terrible experience yesterday- arrived at the outdoor terrace and was seated immediately, which was great! It took about 15-20 minutes for the waiter to come take our order- they seemed busy so this was also okay. We ordered two drinks and one food item to share, and approximately 15 minutes later one drink arrived. As the other drink didn't arrive for another 15 minutes we stood up to ask our waiter if it was coming and he said it was. Another 15 minutes pass and it didn't, so I stood up yet again to ask the waiter if it was coming as I saw multiple tables nearby receiving trays of drinks and was confused why a single tap beer was taking over half an hour when the other cocktail had been delivered. The waiter then said the drink was "coming" but he was too busy to get it himself, and another older female waitress thankfully got it for it. We were there for maybe another hour and the waiter never came back and the food never came. When it came time to pay, as it turns out the waiter had only inputted one drink, not the food item or other drink. A different waitress gave us our bill and was kind/apologetic but the service from our initial waiter was honestly terrible. He didn't seem to care at all and I don't think he should have just been telling us the drink was coming for ages when it really wasn't, especially when it was a drink that takes 5 seconds to pour like a beer.
Hotels near De Vrienden Live Rotterdam
Are you planning a visit to De Vrienden Live Rotterdam and are you looking for a hotel nearby? You can spend the night near De Vrienden Live Rotterdam in one of the following hotels. The following hotels are within walking distance of De Vrienden Live Rotterdam. NB! The distances are measured as the crow flies and may differ slightly from the actual walking distance.
| Hotel | Distance to De Vrienden Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Animathor (review) | 0.13 km | Check Availability |
| Stayokay Hostel (review) | 0.23 km | Check Availability |
| citizenM Rotterdam Hotel (review) | 0.25 km | Check Availability |
| Savoy (review) | 0.35 km | Check Availability |
| ibis Rotterdam City Centre Hotel (review) | 0.45 km | Check Availability |
Restaurants near De Vrienden Live Rotterdam
Enjoy a nice dinner or lunch near De Vrienden Live Rotterdam and are you looking for a restaurant nearby? At a short distance from De Vrienden Live you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the following restaurants. The following restaurants are located within walking distance of De Vrienden Live Rotterdam. NB! The distances are measured as the crow flies and may differ slightly from the actual walking distance.
| Restaurant | Distance to De Vrienden Live | |
|---|---|---|
| De Vrienden Live (review) | 0.00 km | |
| Fitzgerald (review) | 0.28 km | |
| Madam Chen (review) | 0.32 km | |
| Bar Blink (review) | 0.33 km | |
| Fred (review) | 0.47 km |
Parking near De Vrienden Live
Parking near De Vrienden Live is possible on the street. However, it is cheaper to park your car in a parking garage. Reserve your parking space in advance and guarantee yourself a parking space. You are guaranteed to pay the lowest price. Reserving your parking space in advance saves you money, time and stress.
| Where to park | When paid parking | Parking fee 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Oudehoofdplein (on the street zone 20) | ma t/m do: 09:00 - 23:00 vrij & za: 09:00 - 01:00 zo: 12:00 - 23:00 | € 4,26 per uur |
| Parking garage Oude Haven (walking distance 0.17 km) | Mo - Su: 0:00 - 23.:59 | € 2.00 per hour |
Free Parking is available at P+R Kralingse Zoom (2.67 km.). You must then continue your journey to by public transport using your OV chip card. Also read our blog about free parking in Rotterdam.
Contact
+31 10 261 3508
Opening hours
De Vrienden Live is closed now.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accessibility
| Address | Haringvliet 100, 3011 TH Rotterdam (Centrum) [Map] |
| Website | http://www.cafedevriendenlive.nl/ |
| Parking garage | Oude Haven (0.17 km.) |
| Subway station | Blaak (0.34 km.) |
| Tram stop | Burgemeester van Walsumweg Rotterdam (0.20 km.) |
| Railway station | Treinstation Rotterdam Blaak (0.34 km.) |
| Jetty Water Taxi | Boompjes (0.40 km.) |
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Pictures De Vrienden Live
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