Bar Elio

Gay bar · Rotterdam Centrum (Oude Westen)

Small queer bar in central Rotterdam, designed as a meeting point before a night at the nearby club FERRY. Known for cocktails, quiz and bingo nights with drag queens.

• ★ 4.8 on Google (52)
• Drag bingo

Address

Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 148
3012 GX Rotterdam

Opening hours

Wed–Sat 5 pm–1 am

Crowd

Mixed queer, mostly men, locals and travellers

Programme

Wed from 8 pm “Messy Wednesday” (games night with Faye & Jessie)
Sat from 7:30 pm “Queens & Bingo” with a rotating drag queen, free entry

Location

City centre, a few minutes’ walk from club FERRY on Westblaak

What makes Bar Elio stand out

Elio is a small, cosy bar that sees itself as a refuge from the louder part of the night. Guests praise the cocktails, the friendly team and the atmosphere on games nights. Elio belongs to the same house as club FERRY, and many move on there later. One negative review from 2026 criticises the behaviour of other guests in the toilets.

Programme

On Wednesdays the challenge night “Messy Wednesday” starts at 8 pm, and on Saturdays there is free bingo from 7:30 pm with a rotating drag queen and prizes. Groups of ten or more can book by email.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Official website (opening hours, weekly programme), GayOut (verified Sep 2026, updated 12 Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.8 stars, 52 reviews, incl. Feb–May 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.