{"id":92369,"date":"2026-04-17T14:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/?p=92369"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:57:25","slug":"thoms-underground-bar-rotterdam-nightlife-hotspot-reopens-on-the-meent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/thoms-underground-bar-rotterdam-nightlife-hotspot-reopens-on-the-meent\/","title":{"rendered":"THOMS Underground Bar | Rotterdam nightlife hotspot reopens on the Meent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The music is back on and the dance floor is calling: THOMS Underground Bar is reopening its doors in the heart of Rotterdam. Starting Friday, April 24, the popular nightlife venue on the Meent will once again be open every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM.<\/p>\n<p>2 minutes read<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The return of familiar nights at THOMS Underground Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Beneath the well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thoms_rotterdam\/?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THOMS<\/a>, a venue returns that for many symbolizes long nights and packed dance floors. \u201cThe Underground Bar is part of THOMS,\u201d says co-owner Thom van Zanten. \u201cIt\u2019s the place where the night really comes alive. Being able to reopen feels like coming home. In the meantime, we haven\u2019t been sitting still\u2014the space has been completely refreshed and is ready for great nights out.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>From closure to reopening<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The bar was previously forced to close because its permit did not allow for structural DJ programming. For a well-established name in Rotterdam\u2019s nightlife scene, this was a major setback. However, THOMS Underground Bar actively searched for solutions, holding discussions with the municipality and launching a petition among guests. The result: the doors can reopen.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grand reopening with Rotterdam DJs Doris Bae and QUINO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The reopening on Friday, April 24 will be celebrated in style, with performances by Rotterdam-based DJs Doris Bae and QUINO. Visitors can expect a packed dance floor, familiar faces, and the signature atmosphere. Additional promotions and surprise DJ acts will follow in the first period.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About THOMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>THOMS has long been a well-known restaurant and bar on the Meent, known for working with local products and offering strong value for money. During the day and early evening, it\u2019s a place for lunch, dinner, or drinks, while in the evening it transforms into a vibrant meeting spot. With the reopening of the Underground Bar, the full THOMS experience is complete once again.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can find more inspiration from Rotterdam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/?s=Rotterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The music is back on and the dance floor is calling: THOMS Underground Bar is reopening its doors in the heart of Rotterdam. 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