Guidebook for Antwerpen
Drinks & Nightlife
Bars! Bars everywhere! ...But which one to pick?
Quirky and cosy bar near the student quarter. Very friendly owner and a wide range of good beer. Be sure to bring cash or the Payconiq app.
7 habitants recommandent
Papa Jos'
39 BlindestraatQuirky and cosy bar near the student quarter. Very friendly owner and a wide range of good beer. Be sure to bring cash or the Payconiq app.
Very authentic and at sometimes, lively bar. They serve Tripel Karmeliet from the barrel, an absolute must! Not too big, so chances are you'll have to look for a plan B (such as Bar Deco, for example).
31 habitants recommandent
Paters Vaetje
1 BlauwmoezelstraatVery authentic and at sometimes, lively bar. They serve Tripel Karmeliet from the barrel, an absolute must! Not too big, so chances are you'll have to look for a plan B (such as Bar Deco, for example).
Every. Single. Beer. And then some! Very well suited for groups. Maybe not so very cosy, depeniding on your preference.
20 habitants recommandent
Beerlovers Bar
105 RotterdamstraatEvery. Single. Beer. And then some! Very well suited for groups. Maybe not so very cosy, depeniding on your preference.
Best cocktails in town, although they do come at a price. Worth it imo!
39 habitants recommandent
dogma Cocktails
5 WijngaardstraatBest cocktails in town, although they do come at a price. Worth it imo!
Zeezicht
7-8 DageraadplaatsGood bar, as local as you can get. Perfect for groups as well.
bar Leon
23 ReuzenstraatLocal bar, cosy place to hang out during the evening.
Super local and moody pub. Perfect for hanging out and going where actual Antwerpians go! Chouffe, Papegaai and tripel karmeliet our top beers to try out.
14 habitants recommandent
De Duifkens
5 GraanmarktSuper local and moody pub. Perfect for hanging out and going where actual Antwerpians go! Chouffe, Papegaai and tripel karmeliet our top beers to try out.
Summer pop-up bar. Very cosy bar with al sorts of nooks & crannies. Take the stairs left of the bar to climb onto a tiny hidden balcony with a great view of the harbor.
34 habitants recommandent
Bar Paniek
21B Kattendijkdok-OostkaaiSummer pop-up bar. Very cosy bar with al sorts of nooks & crannies. Take the stairs left of the bar to climb onto a tiny hidden balcony with a great view of the harbor.
Food Scene
Ah yes, food. One of the finer things in life. Eating, chewing, you know how it is right? Sometimes you're out there, in the city... Looking for that special place. You can't put your finger on it though. You know you're hungry, but you want to try something new, something "local people would advise" you. We've got you covered folks.
Their breakfast is like stuff made in heaven. Don't forget to try their blueberry muffins as well.
35 habitants recommandent
Escobar
32 QuellinstraatTheir breakfast is like stuff made in heaven. Don't forget to try their blueberry muffins as well.
Take-out/tiny restaurant (very little space) with the best phad thai in town, hands down. Their pulled pork sandwiches and chicken drums are a must as well. Food for the soul!
12 habitants recommandent
Loa
77 HoogstraatTake-out/tiny restaurant (very little space) with the best phad thai in town, hands down. Their pulled pork sandwiches and chicken drums are a must as well. Food for the soul!
Who doesn't like vietnamese Pho, am I right? Moderately priced, but very good Pho!
6 habitants recommandent
Pho Viet
43 Van WesenbekestraatWho doesn't like vietnamese Pho, am I right? Moderately priced, but very good Pho!
Very cosy place to have the best croques in town. Hearty meals made with love. The ginger tea is my all time favorite. Friendly folks also!
Krokbar Fabiola
40 PrekersstraatVery cosy place to have the best croques in town. Hearty meals made with love. The ginger tea is my all time favorite. Friendly folks also!
Otomat Antwerpen Mas
11 Van SchoonbekepleinPizza is life, this place is too.
IC Bao
37 Oude KoornmarktBest Bao in town!
Falafel Tof
32 HoogstraatFalafel for days. Gets really crowdy occasionally.
Very good chickpea dishes, thoug the portions are a tad small. Very friendly staff and close to the city centre.
ChickPea
14 MarnixplaatsVery good chickpea dishes, thoug the portions are a tad small. Very friendly staff and close to the city centre.
Cosy bakery with a lot of charm. Mostly from the lady that stands behind the counter. Cheap and good Nata!
Doce Tentação
29 Van MaerlantstraatCosy bakery with a lot of charm. Mostly from the lady that stands behind the counter. Cheap and good Nata!
I'll admit, I'm a bit biased with this one. Mainly because it's right next to my door and my go-to hangover curing place. Very friendly guys, the best kapsalon in town and open late at night.
Reload Restaurant
11 Korte WinkelstraatI'll admit, I'm a bit biased with this one. Mainly because it's right next to my door and my go-to hangover curing place. Very friendly guys, the best kapsalon in town and open late at night.
Tartine
35A MinderbroedersruiGood food near the city centre.
Supposedly one of the best places in town to get our famous dish "stoofvlees met frietjes" with a good beer. Gets very, very crowdy during dinner time, so be sure to have a plan B.
13 habitants recommandent
Billie's Bier Kafétaria
12 KammenstraatSupposedly one of the best places in town to get our famous dish "stoofvlees met frietjes" with a good beer. Gets very, very crowdy during dinner time, so be sure to have a plan B.
SUPERSOEP
21 PaardenmarktSuper soup, name says it all! Soup made with love.
Frituur De Smulpaep
2A VarkensmarktBest place to get fries in town! Really tiny, so be ready for take-out.
Best waffles in town, be sure to get one whilst strolling along the meir!
Australian Home Made Ice Cream
60 MeirBest waffles in town, be sure to get one whilst strolling along the meir!
Square shaped donut's. I know it sounds weird but holy mackerel they're good! The glazed ones are the best you can get. Although they sell out around noon, so get there in time.
Hoeked Donuts
4 OudaanSquare shaped donut's. I know it sounds weird but holy mackerel they're good! The glazed ones are the best you can get. Although they sell out around noon, so get there in time.
Another great place to get some good fries! The stoofvleessaus is pretty decent as well.
Frituur De Jean
1 RozenstraatAnother great place to get some good fries! The stoofvleessaus is pretty decent as well.
Perfect place to get a coffee and/or some breakfast/lunch. Their poached eggs should be illegal!
24 habitants recommandent
Cafématic
4 VleminckveldPerfect place to get a coffee and/or some breakfast/lunch. Their poached eggs should be illegal!
Cosy place with friendly waiters, albeit a bit out of the city centre. By far one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to.
Nora Indian
35 WolfstraatCosy place with friendly waiters, albeit a bit out of the city centre. By far one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to.
Beastie Burgers Antwerpen
100 NationalestraatBest burgers in town, hands down!
Go for some good ol' fish and/or chips, with a craft beer, obviously! It's on our to-go list, but we've heard some pretty good stories.
8 habitants recommandent
Bia Mara
1 MaalderijstraatGo for some good ol' fish and/or chips, with a craft beer, obviously! It's on our to-go list, but we've heard some pretty good stories.
Amadeus Antwerpen 1
20 Sint-Paulusplaatsribs for days
Good Mexican food at a fair price! Mentally prepare yourself for some queueing when it's busy.
Pick & Mex
13 ReyndersstraatGood Mexican food at a fair price! Mentally prepare yourself for some queueing when it's busy.
De Burgerij
8 Sint-LaureiskaaiGreat burgers with a great view of the mas!
Comfy, laid back place where you can get food and coffee. They’ve got free (dutch) comics in the back for guests to read. Friendly owners too!
No Worries Antwerpen
20 KribbestraatComfy, laid back place where you can get food and coffee. They’ve got free (dutch) comics in the back for guests to read. Friendly owners too!
Arts & Culture
Museum with a free panoramic view of Antwerp at the top.
475 habitants recommandent
MAS - Musée au bord de la rivière
1 HanzestedenplaatsMuseum with a free panoramic view of Antwerp at the top.
The Rubens House
9-11 WapperTake a walk in the house Rubens used to live! History!
Parks & Nature
More like a big grassy field in stead of a park. Nonetheless a cool place to hand out during summer.
183 habitants recommandent
Parc Spoor Noord
EllermanstraatMore like a big grassy field in stead of a park. Nonetheless a cool place to hand out during summer.
Sightseeing
Either submerge yourself in you 16th century exploring the various hidden streets and squares, or admire the unique and modern architecture Antwerp has to offer.
Secluded 16th century trade square. Occasional expositions are being held by young artists as well.
Oude Beurs
Oude BeursSecluded 16th century trade square. Occasional expositions are being held by young artists as well.
Vlaaikensgang
Vlaaikensgang16th century cobbled street
Underground pedestrian tunnel that leads to the left bank. Get the best view of Antwerp from there! Be sure to bring a camera.
27 habitants recommandent
St. Anna's Tunnel / Pedestrians' Tunnel
Sint-AnnatunnelUnderground pedestrian tunnel that leads to the left bank. Get the best view of Antwerp from there! Be sure to bring a camera.
You came to Belgium for beer, right? Be sure to check out this fairly new brewery!
13 habitants recommandent
Brouwerijcafe De Seefhoek
21 IndiestraatYou came to Belgium for beer, right? Be sure to check out this fairly new brewery!
Hidden gem in the centre of Antwerp. A quiet garden where you can calm the soul after a rowdy day in the city.
23 habitants recommandent
béguinage of Antwerp
39 RodestraatHidden gem in the centre of Antwerp. A quiet garden where you can calm the soul after a rowdy day in the city.
Shopping
Either above or underground. With or without a waffle in your hand. Shopping in Antwerp can be an illuminating experience.
Meir
MeirFamous shopping street in Antwerp, be sure to get a waffle on the way!
Nationalestraat
NationalestraatFamous shopping street in Antwerp
De Wilde Zee
Old shopping district with bakeries, restaurants, shops, etc.
Medium sized mall in the centre of Antwerp, cosy place with a couple of spots to have lunch/dinner. A supermarket is tucked away on the lower floor as well.
Grand Bazar Antwerp
2 BeddenstraatMedium sized mall in the centre of Antwerp, cosy place with a couple of spots to have lunch/dinner. A supermarket is tucked away on the lower floor as well.
Steen en been
59 VolkstraatTaxidermist shop with lots of beautiful items, be sure to bring your wallet.
Food scene
Dr. Beer
31 GLV Adriaan BrouwerstraatCraft beers and suitable finger food, open until late at night!
Fantastic burgers, be sure to get one of their awesome milkshakes afterwards.
11 habitants recommandent
Ellis Gourmet Burger - Antwerpen Eilandje
52 Sint-AldegondiskaaiFantastic burgers, be sure to get one of their awesome milkshakes afterwards.