Conference dinner in Rotterdam

Visiting Rotterdam for a conference, exhibition or business event?

Are you in Rotterdam for an international conference, trade fair, business meeting or corporate event? After a full day of meetings, presentations and networking, it is time to experience the city.

Welcome to Gastrobar Hartig, a lively shared dining restaurant in the heart of Rotterdam, right next to the popular Witte de Withstraat. Whether you are dining with colleagues, international clients, your conference team or business partners, Hartig is the perfect place for a relaxed group dinner in Rotterdam.

Shared dining in the heart of Rotterdam

At Gastrobar Hartig, dinner is about sharing. Instead of everyone ordering their own plate, we serve a selection of dishes to share at the table. Our kitchen combines meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, so everyone finds something they like and the conversation keeps flowing.

No complicated ordering after a long conference day. Just sit down, share, taste and enjoy Rotterdam together.

Stephan de Leur, owner of Gastrobar Hartig

A business dinner in Rotterdam for international groups

We regularly welcome business guests and groups looking for an informal alternative to a traditional corporate dinner. Gastrobar Hartig is a great fit for:

• Conference delegates and speakers
• International business travellers
• Exhibition and trade fair visitors
• Corporate teams and company dinners
• Networking and client dinners
• Event organisers

From an informal dinner with a few colleagues to a group evening for up to 55 guests, we are happy to help organise your visit.

Organising a meeting or company event in Rotterdam? Have a look at our options for business dining and group dinners (in Dutch).

Group dining made easy

3-course shared dining: €52.50 per person

A varied selection of dishes is served across the table, including meat, fish and vegetarian options. Dietary requirements and allergies are taken into account when you let us know in advance. Drinks are simply ordered during the evening, so your group is not tied to a fixed drinks package.

For groups of more than ten guests, please call us on 010 236 75 48 (Monday to Saturday, 14:00 to 17:00) or send an email to reserveringen@gastrobarhartig.nl. Smaller groups can book directly online.

From conference venue to dinner table

Attending an event at Rotterdam Ahoy, De Doelen, Postillion Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam or Erasmus MC? Leave the conference environment behind for a few hours and discover the atmosphere of Rotterdam city centre.

• Rotterdam Ahoy: about 20 minutes by metro, or 10 to 15 minutes by taxi
• De Doelen: about a 15-minute walk
• Postillion Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam: about a 15-minute walk
• Erasmus MC: about a 15-minute walk

Nearest public transport stops

• Metro station Beurs (all metro lines A to E, direct to Rotterdam Ahoy and Rotterdam Centraal): about a 5-minute walk
• Eendrachtsplein (metro lines A, B and C, and tram): about a 5-minute walk
• Tram stop Museumpark: about a 4-minute walk

You will find us at Hartmansstraat 20A, 3012 VA Rotterdam. Witte de Withstraat is one of the liveliest streets in the city for restaurants, bars, art and nightlife, which makes Hartig an ideal place to start or continue your evening.

Heading to a concert or event at Ahoy instead? Read our tips for dinner before a visit to Ahoy (in Dutch).

Upcoming international conferences in Rotterdam

Are you attending one of these congresses? We have put together practical tips for your evening in Rotterdam, including how to get from the venue to our restaurant.

• European Commodities Exchange 2026: 5 and 6 November 2026, Rotterdam Ahoy
• EBMT 2027: 11 to 14 April 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy
• ERA Congress 2027: 3 to 6 June 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy
• ESHG 2027 (European Human Genetics Conference): 12 to 15 June 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy
• ISBT Rotterdam 2027: 19 to 23 June 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy
• Europort 2027: 2 to 5 November 2027, Rotterdam Ahoy

Is your conference not on the list? You are just as welcome. Simply let us know which event you are attending when you book.

Visiting Rotterdam from abroad?

You do not have to know the city to organise a great group dinner.

Tell us:

• Your date
• Preferred time
• Number of guests
• Dietary requirements or allergies
• Name of your company, conference or event

And we will help you arrange the rest.

Why Gastrobar Hartig?

• Central Rotterdam location: in the heart of the city, next to Witte de Withstraat.
• Made for sharing: a social way of dining that works perfectly for colleagues and international groups.
• Meat, fish and vegetarian: a varied selection served throughout the evening.
• Group friendly: from smaller teams to larger corporate groups.
• Relaxed Rotterdam atmosphere: professional enough for business, informal enough to really enjoy the evening.
• More than 12 years of hospitality in Rotterdam: a local restaurant where international visitors experience the city, instead of another standard hotel or conference dinner.

Frequently asked questions

Can we book a group dinner during a conference week?

Yes. Congress weeks are busy in Rotterdam, so we recommend booking a few weeks in advance. Smaller groups can book online, for groups of more than ten guests please call or email us.

How do I get from Rotterdam Ahoy to Gastrobar Hartig?

Take metro line D or E from station Zuidplein, right next to Ahoy, towards Rotterdam Centraal and get off at Beurs, five stops away (about 10 minutes). From there it is about a 5-minute walk to Hartig. Prefer a taxi? The ride from Ahoy to Hartmansstraat takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Do you cater for vegetarian guests and allergies?

Yes. Our shared dining menu always includes vegetarian dishes, and we take dietary requirements and allergies into account when you let us know in advance.

How many guests can you seat?

We welcome small teams as well as larger corporate groups of up to 55 guests.

Your conference ends. Your Rotterdam evening starts here.

Turn your business trip into an evening your colleagues will actually remember. See you in Rotterdam!