Est. 2012 · Hartmansstraat, Rotterdam

Café LaBru

A cocktail bar with the feel of a friend's living room — vintage décor, 200+ spirits, live jazz on Wednesdays, and art on the walls that's actually for sale.

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200+
Spirits behind the bar
4.5★
Google rating
2012
Open since

Our product range starts where others stop. Over 200 different gins, rums, whisky’s, mezcals and so on. The most beautiful imports, limited editions and unknown gems also make the most beautiful cocktails. Both classic and signature cocktails have four and five star reviews.

With eight open wines and a wide range of beers, there will be something for everyone. And all that in a cosy setting, from which even the furniture and art is for sale. Want something to snack with it? Naturally we also have a bites menu.

Trumpet player performing during live jazz night at Café LaBru Bartender shaking a cocktail behind the bar at Café LaBru
Behind the bar

Signature cocktails & the cocktail of the month

Cocktail of the month

Mr. G

Spanish Brandy, Apricot liqueur, Orange Bitters

Warm and fruity, with a touch of sweetness for the colder weather of October

€15.90
Mr. G cocktail
Paloma Colada cocktail
Paloma Colada Coconut tequila, lime, orgeat, nixta, coconut foam, pineapple soda Highball
Night Fever cocktail
Night Fever Korenwijn, basil cordial, apricot liqueur, El Tony mate, lime Highball
The G(u)ilt cocktail
The G(u)ilt Milk wash, Peychaud's bitters, black olive & rosemary tonic Highball
After Ten cocktail
After Ten Kyrö dark, ruby port, maraschino, chinotto liqueur, Peychaud's bitters Nick & Nora
Old Scratch cocktail
Old Scratch House sour mix, primitivo, finished with red wine Sour
Grass Hopper cocktail
Grass Hopper Shiso liqueur, Cointreau, lime, mint Nick & Nora
Freestyle cocktail
Freestyle Changes with the season and the bartender's mood Ask the bar

This is a taste of the list — see the full menu ↗ for everything behind the bar.

From the kitchen

A small, changing bite menu

Focaccia of the week

Brie and Chorizo

Sardines, Alioli and Red Onion

Courgette spread, Cheddar and Jalapeños

The kitchen changes weekly — ask what's on today.

Focaccia of the week

Kitchen hours

Monday – Friday 16:00 – 23:00
Saturday 15:00 – 23:00
Sunday 14:00 – 22:00
Focaccia of the week
This month

LaBru agenda & the art on the walls

LaBru agenda

Agenda of October

Café LaBru monthly agenda
Expo of the month

Tamara Cieremans

Expo poster: Tamara Cieremans
​"As a freelance photographer, I love capturing what moves me, hoping to create a bridge between the different worlds people inhabit. Photography allows you to freeze time—something I believe is essential in a world that moves so fast. I am often drawn to the raw edges of society and rarely shrink away from a challenge, which has brought me countless meaningful encounters throughout my career."
What we offer

Three good reasons to come back

The bar

Signature cocktails, a rotating monthly special, and 200+ spirits — gin, rum, whisky, mezcal, tequila and vermouth.

Live music

Jazz every Wednesday, 21:30–23:30. Free entry, always. Just show up.

The space & events

Vintage furniture and art you can buy. Private bookings from 10 people, company drinks, catering, tastings and masterclasses.

Visit

In the heart of Rotterdam

Address
Hartmansstraat 18A, 3012 VA Rotterdam
Phone
010 737 1205
Email
contact@cafelabru.nl
Mon – Thu 15:00 – 01:00
Friday 15:00 – 02:00
Saturday 14:00 – 02:00
Sunday 14:00 – 01:00
  • Metro — Beurs station, 4 minutes on foot
  • Train — Rotterdam Centraal, 15 min walk or 5 min by metro
  • Bike racks right outside on the Hartmansstraat
  • Car — APCOA Parking, right in front of the door
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People say
"Feels like a friend's living room — same atmosphere, plus the benefits of being in a bar."
— Spotted by Locals, Rotterdam
Google ★★★★½ TripAdvisor ★★★★ Featured on Rotterdam.info