Guidebook for Antwerpen
Drinks & Nightlife
Zeezicht
7-8 DageraadplaatsA beer in the day or night in a very easygoing place.
Chatleroi
2 Graaf van HoornestraatBar with character
Best place to come and taste "a bolleke", the beer from Antwerp.
Fine for dining with big groups and to have a look at the brewery.
76 locals recommend
De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery
291 MechelsesteenwegBest place to come and taste "a bolleke", the beer from Antwerp.
Fine for dining with big groups and to have a look at the brewery.
Dansing Chocola
159 KloosterstraatSympathique bar
Vitrin
14 Marnixplaatstake here the aperitief
Bocadero
150 Rijnkaaibar on the riverside
Felix Pakhuis
30 GodefriduskaaiBar + restaurant
Kidsfriendly
Den Engel
3 Grote Markttypical bar
De Muze
15 Melkmarktlegendary jazz bar
Café Mombasa
37 Moorkenspleinsympathique bar
Bar Noord
64-80 Viaduct-DamGreat outside summerbar
Café Local
25 WaalsekaaiCLUB
http://cafelocal.be/party/
hypermodern ecological club underneath the beautiful elevated Antwerp railway tracks
26 locals recommend
Ampere
21 Simonsstraathypermodern ecological club underneath the beautiful elevated Antwerp railway tracks
The location of the bar, the 4th floor of the tower, is unique. From the terrace you have a great view on the Keyserlei, Antwerp's Central Station and the Meir. Outside it feels as if you are in a park, with pick nick tables, streetlights, bamboo plants and a pond.
Bar GLOED
5 De KeyserleiThe location of the bar, the 4th floor of the tower, is unique. From the terrace you have a great view on the Keyserlei, Antwerp's Central Station and the Meir. Outside it feels as if you are in a park, with pick nick tables, streetlights, bamboo plants and a pond.
Hidden by our city’s gorgeous cathedral at the very heart of Antwerp's historical center, this stylish space hosts some of the city’s best creative and traditional cocktails.
27 locals recommend
Cocktails at Nine
9 LijnwaadmarktHidden by our city’s gorgeous cathedral at the very heart of Antwerp's historical center, this stylish space hosts some of the city’s best creative and traditional cocktails.
The perfect starting point for great cocktails and a midnight stroll through Antwerp’s historic center.
Brasserie Appelmans
The perfect starting point for great cocktails and a midnight stroll through Antwerp’s historic center.
Food Scene
Low profile eating place. Easy to get to know people. Good price/quality.
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29 locals recommend
Stanny
1 StanleystraatLow profile eating place. Easy to get to know people. Good price/quality.
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Ko'uzi - Sushi and Fine Food
12 LeopoldplaatsBest sushi in town!
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Walrus
2 Jan van BeersstraatNice place to eat with children
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Graanmarkt 13
13 GraanmarktDelicious
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Caffènation Antwerp City Center
16 MechelsesteenwegBest espresso
Barchel
6 Van BreestraatPerfect for a coffee or breakfast in the morning.
Nice atmosphere.
LA FOCACCERIA by Francesco & Julia
76 MechelsesteenwegNice lunch.
Delicious sandwiches.
Local Store
20 Everdijstraatveel licht, leuk om in een zetel te ploffen en een boekje te lezen
Boker Tov Markgrave
2 DoorneleiDelicious comfort food
Beni Falafel
188 Lange LeemstraatAuthentic and good falafel
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Varelli
15 Plantinkaaibest greek in town
Need reservation
€€
Captain Zeppos
78 Vleminckveldgreat sunny terrace
nice atmosphere
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Hippodroom
10 Leopold de WaelplaatsGood food!
Italian & French cuisine
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Fiskebar
12 MarnixplaatsGood & fresh fish
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Dôme sur Mer
1 ArendstraatFresh en well prepared fish!
Need reservation!
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L'épicerie du Cirque "under the Palm Trees"
11 VolkstraatDelicious
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L'amitié
43 VlaamsekaaiGood food!
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authentic restaurant in the spirit of the 50's.
good traditional French cuisine
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37 locals recommend
Ciro's
6 Amerikaleiauthentic restaurant in the spirit of the 50's.
good traditional French cuisine
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DÔME
2 GrotehondstraatHaute cuisine!
Need reservation.
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Danieli il Divino
12 Beukenlaangreat food, great setting
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The Jane
1 ParadepleinHaute cuisine! Original and nice setting.
De Burgerij
8 Sint-Laureiskaaigood burgerrestaurant
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This modern Japanese restaurant fusions contemporary and traditional, Asian and Western influences.
Dim Dining
7 VrijdagmarktThis modern Japanese restaurant fusions contemporary and traditional, Asian and Western influences.
Everything Else
Dageraadplaats
DageraadplaatsTasty and sympatique restaurant
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Mechelseplein
MechelsepleinGreat bars
Nieuwstad
NieuwstadMarket every saturday and sunday
Oude Koornmarkt
Oude Koornmarktbars & restaurants
De Biologische Bakkerij
17 Volkstraatbiodynamic bakery
Antwerp Expo
191 Jan van Rijswijcklaanconferences and summits
Kinepolis Antwerp
394 Groenendaallaanconferences and summits
Shopping
Meir
MeirShopping boulevard
Mechelsesteenweg
MechelsesteenwegRetro
Kloosterstraat VZW
14 Kloosterstraathome decoration & antiques
Contemporary must-have items in their design store served with single origin coffees
9 locals recommend
St. Vincents
13 Kleine MarktContemporary must-have items in their design store served with single origin coffees
Arts & Culture
Red Star Line Museum
3 MontevideostraatMust see museum
ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatMuseum of modern art
MAS - Museum by the River
1 HanzestedenplaatsMuseum about Antwerp troughout history.
Prachtig gebouw, helemaal gerenoveerd. Een must om te bezoeken als je in Antwerpen bent.
KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Prachtig gebouw, helemaal gerenoveerd. Een must om te bezoeken als je in Antwerpen bent.
Sightseeing
Cathedral of Our Lady
21 GroenplaatsAntwerps pride
Entertainment & Activities
Sensunik
69 MolenstraatKindvriendelijk
One floor for kids entertainment while parents have a chill meal.
€€
Nice to stroll around, to run or to let your kids play on the playground
83 locals recommend
City Park
RubensleiNice to stroll around, to run or to let your kids play on the playground
Hetsteen
1 SteenpleinThematic park for kids from 6 years to 12 years