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THE ROTTERDAM BAR

BELFAST

The Rotterdam Bar is situated in Pilot Street in Belfast's Docklands

It was voted

'PRS Music Bar of the Year 2000'

The 'Rott' (as it's known to the regulars) is a building of historic interest. For example, did you know that convicts awaiting transportation to Australia were chained up in this bar whilst waiting to board the convict ship?

It has a truly unique atmosphere due to its low ceilings, uneven floor and even more uneven customers.

The bar is open late 7 nights a week

THE BAR HAS NOW BEEN SOLD

Looks like another one 'bites the dust'

or maybe not - I received this e mail from Kevin on Tuesday morning

Hi Colin, just to let you know that the Rotterdam seems to be in safe hands. Now no television, quiz on a Monday and two young guys who are passionate about live music. Layout much the same.

So they have gotten rid of the television and the new owners are into live music so it does sound good. I'll check it out when I get the chance. As for the quiz changing to a Monday?

I finally managed to visit the Rotterdam for the first time since it changed ownership and as I thought - it has hardly changed at all! A coat of paint in the back bar and no TV in the main bar. Everything else remains much the same so I'll be back soon. Steven & Dane the new owners are nice guys and now have their own website with current info on what's on etc.

click the logo to visit the Rotterdam site

Some folks sent me pictures of the last few times I was in the Rott - here they are - click any pic to enlarge

THE VERY LAST NIGHT (SUNDAY 20th Feb 2005) BEFORE THE BAR CHANGED HANDS

ONE OF CHRISTINE'S LAST WEDNESDAY QUIZZES

more pics of the 2004 Xmas Quiz - click here

	a typical session
	some visitors from New Zealand enjoying the craic (thanks for the pint!)
	the bar in a quiet moment

	The USS Halyburton visited Belfast and presented the bar with this plaque. July 4th 1998

	Some of the quiz people