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Our favourite local flavours, shared.

The U Bar, your place to be.

Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam's Westblaak, rubbing shoulders with the iconic Cinerama, you'll find The Usual. 

Serving up the best of Rotterdam cuisine, we combine seasonal, plant-based, and locally produced dishes from across the region. No reservations needed. 

Open from that early morning latte in the neighbourhood to a last call toast before bed, we've got something for everything - and everyone- in between. 

Our menu
The Usual Rotterdam cocktails

There for you. No reservation needed.

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Open Daily

Opening Times: 7:00-00:00
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks & Bar Bites

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Location

Westblaak 10
3012 KL Rotterdam

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Get in touch

Rotterdam@theusual.com
whatsapp: +31 10 3127600

Eat & drink.

The Usual Rotterdam breakfast

breakfast

The Usual Rotterdam breadroll

lunch

The Usual dinner

dinner

The Usual cocktail

drinks

Sip with Pride cocktail by The Usual Rotterdam and COC Nederland

Sip with Pride.

We’re raising a glass to inclusion — with our Sip with Pride cocktail.

50% of profits go directly to COC Nederland – specifically supporting the 'Cocktail' project for LGBTQIA+ refugees.

The Usual Rotterdam breakfast

Breakfast at The Usual.

We prefer to wake up to the smell of steaming FairChain coffee and organic or wild-grown teas.

Book direct and save on our buffet-style breakfasts filled with pastries from the best local bakeries, healthy overnight oats, and savoury hot dishes, as well as fresh sandwiches, fruits, and juices.

The local heroes, our partners who rock our tastebuds.

Jordy's Bakery pastries The Usual Rotterdam
Jordy's Bakery

Renowned for their artisanal approach, Jordy's Bakery takes pride in crafting pastries, cakes, and breads with care, using natural ingredients. By collaborating with Jordy’s Bakery, we can provide the guests with locally baked goods and support our community’s favourite.

The Usual Rotterdam Frank About Tea Partnership
Frank about tea

Frank tea is produced in a climate-positive manner and their tea bags are made from biodegradable corn fibre. They invest 2% of all turnover in farmer training courses in the communities where they work.

Espresso Martini by Full Circle The Usual Rotterdam
Full Circle

Full Circle give a second life to raw materials used in the catering industry. From Moyee coffee grounds to orange peels, these liqueurs give our cocktails zest.

The Usual Rotterdam Naturfrisk Partnership
Naturfrisk

Organic soft drinks from Denmark produced without the use of pesticides, artificial colorings, flavour enhancers, or anything else that isn't natural.

Sapling vodka
Sapling Vodka

A smooth and versatile vodka with a clean finish, crafted from British wheat. Sapling combines exceptional taste with a commitment to the planet, planting trees and supporting environmental restoration with every bottle sold. Better for your cocktail, better for the world.

Kaapse Brouwers Beer The Usual Rotterdam
Kaapse Brouwers

Since 2014, they have been working as an independent craft beer brewery with daring recipes, challenging taste experiments, and contemporary craft beers.

The Usual Rotterdam Wilderland Partnership
Wilder Land

Wilden yourself and enjoy the tastiest products working to help restore Dutch nature. They plant local and indigenous crops from which they make the tastiest teas and syrups.

Working from The Usual.

Our 7 different meetings rooms and diverse coworking spaces mean that there is always the right space for your inspiration. Speak to one of our friendly hosts or mail us to reserve the room you need to think, collaborate, and create. 

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The Usual Rotterdam restaurant lounge bar
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