On 15 November, Eurobrouwers opens Café de Wilde Mossel at Middellandplein in Rotterdam. After closing its bar at Station Bergweg and its brewery in the Glasfabriek in Schiedam, the team is choosing a fixed address in Rotterdam-West. The new venue presents itself as an intimate bistro bar inspired by the Belgian brown café, the Italian aperitivo bar and the Spanish pinchos tradition: small, lively and centered around beer, food and conversation.
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From temporary locations to a fixed address
With the closure of the Eurobrouwers bar at Station Bergweg and the brewery in Schiedam, Café de Wilde Mossel marks a shift. Instead of operating from changing or industrial locations, the brewery now settles permanently in Middelland.
The opening has been made possible in part through a successful crowdfunding campaign, supported by many local residents. That neighbourhood backing plays a visible role in the café’s identity and underlines its ambition to become a steady presence in Rotterdam-West.
Beer, bistro plates and a 1969 sound system
At the centre of Café de Wilde Mossel is its own house-brewed beer. Expect a tap wall featuring sour beers, porcelain taps and rotating selections from Eurobrouwers’ brewery.
The food menu was developed by Chef Milan Gataric of Restaurant Lux and focuses on small bistro-style dishes and original bar snacks. House-made pork shoulder croquettes, smoked mushrooms with kimchi, brioche with marinated mussels and hand-cut fries baked in beef fat are among the offerings. The menu changes weekly.
Special attention has also been paid to sound. The café features a rare, refurbished Klipsch Cornwall sound system from 1969, designed to create a warm, analogue listening experience that complements the intimate setting.
Relocating the brewery
In addition to the new café, Eurobrouwers is moving its brewery to Rotterdam as well. The production space will have its own dedicated location in the city centre, separate from Café de Wilde Mossel. The exact address is expected to be revealed soon.
The story behind Eurobrouwers
Eurobrouwers is part of the Double Trouble group, the entrepreneurs behind Café Marseille, Poing Arcade and Bar Alaska. Their venues are known for warm interiors, strong visual identity and a focus on accessibility and community.
Founder Kristian de Leeuw first discovered the Glasfabriek complex in Schiedam during the lockdown period and was drawn to its raw industrial character. Nearly four years later, Eurobrouwers has developed into a fully-fledged hospitality brand with its own brewery, taprooms and now a permanent café in Rotterdam.
Opening weekend and practical information
The café is located at Middellandplein in Rotterdam-West, and the official opening takes place on Saturday 15 November, with an opening party and outdoor bar starting at 20:30.
During the week, Café de Wilde Mossel is open from 12:00 until late. On Fridays and Saturdays, the bar remains open until 02:00.
