In the land of Belgium, where the beer flows as freely as the conversations in its cozy cafes, there’s a special place called Antwerp. Ah, Antwerp! A city where the streets seem to be paved with golden brews and the air is scented with the hops of happiness. Here, every corner hosts a café, each more inviting than the last, and the locals debate life’s great mysteries over a pint… or three. In Antwerp, you’ll definitely get your fair share of drinks.

Let’s not forget the typical Antwerpian beers, the pride of every tavern. There’s the the Antwerpian beer ‘Handje’ also known as ‘een Koninkske’ or ‘een bolleke’, a beer as unique as the city’s famous hand-shaped cookies. It’s like sipping on the essence of Antwerp itself – quirky, delightful, and with a hint of mischief. Then there’s the ‘Seefbier’, a legendary brew that’s as much a part of Antwerp as the River Scheldt. It’s the kind of beer that makes you want to sing an old Flemish song, even if you don’t know the words.
And thirdly, there is the Antwerpian Tripple, a lovely strong blonde beer that will make you never forget your stay in Antwerp.

In Antwerp, they say you haven’t really visited the city until you’ve clinked glasses with a local, sharing stories and laughter over a beer that tastes like nowhere else on earth. Indeed, in Belgium, and especially in Antwerp, life is too short to drink bad beer! On this page we added our favorite places to go out for drinks!

Paters Vaetje - Drinks

Paters Vaetje (BEER CAFE)

Litteraly ‘The beer barrel of the priest’
Tiny place with a tiny kitchen and a big cellar of over 200 beers. Hot place to start your visit of the old city center.

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De Muze - Drinks

De Muze (LIVE MUSIC)

De Muze is an awesome and cosy bar. Right in the center of all great bars, you’ll enjoy your time in this bar a lot. In the weekends, the bar often hosts live bands to fill the evening with great jazz music.

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Dogma - Drinks

Dogma (COCKTAILS)

Dogma offers innovative cocktails in a stripped-back environment. All drinks on the list are classified as a combination of adventurous, comforting, exotic, fruity, refreshing, savoury, smoky, spicy or spirituous. If it is crowded, the waiters might even open a secret door in the basement…

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Barok Antwerp - Drinks

Barok Antwerp (COCKTAILS)

Barok is a beautiful bar with an awesome lit up wall behind the bar. displaying all the spirits. The athmosphere is very cosy.

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Quinten Matsijs - Drinks

Quinten Matsijs (OLD BAR)

Quinten Matsijs is the oldest bar in Antwerp! The bar is over 450 years old and has not been renovated in over 200 years. Take your time to get a beer here and enjoy the medieval atmosphere.

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Highlander Café - Drinks

Highlander Café (Scottish bar)

Antwerp’s only Scottish bar. The bar has existed over 30 years and is filled to the brim with references to the Scottish Highlands. An awesome patron will welcome you with open arms.

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Quetzal - Drinks

Quetzal (CHOCOLATE BAR)

A bar with all kinds of (hot) chocolate and great sweets. Do we need to say more?
Try their brownies, they are freshly baked and delicious.

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The Playground - Drinks

The Playground (BOARDGAME BAR)

A bar that is dedicated to boardgames. In this bar you can try out boardgames or buy new boardgames while enjoying a few drinks. A great place to wind down with friends.

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The Geeky Cauldron - Drinks

The Geeky Cauldron (GEEK BAR)

A Sci-Fi & Fantasy themed pub in the heart of Antwerp. The bar is filled with references to all kinds of nerdy themes, movies, books and so on. Even the menu is filled with puns. In this bar you will be enjoying a drink in the world of Star Wars or Harry Potter.

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