Bars in Antwerp
52 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Antwerp after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 52 bars and drinking spots across 4 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Historisch Centrum and drift toward Nieuw Zuid as the night goes on. ZIMA is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 52 bars spots in Antwerp — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
ZIMA
De Kwakzalver
Shelter Antwerp
Cut bar female safe space bar - Antwerpen
Bar Copa
BAR PARISIEN ANTWERP
Billie's
Dogma
Oud Arsenaal
Jones & Co🍸
Georges espressobar
Marigold
Syd’s
Tram 3
BelRoy’s at Nine
Café Clodette🍺
Highlander Cafe
De Ware Jacob
Café De Kat - Antwerpen
Cinq
Bar Pêche
Bar cava
Giraffe
Café De Vischmijn
BÚN Bar & Restaurant
Ta-nnin
Bar d'Henri
Bar Misera
George’s Café
Palma Antwerpen
Local GuideThe local guide to Antwerp
Antwerp, my diamond city 💎 Seriously, we're the global diamond hub! Try a 'bolleke', our local beer served in a round glass. For real vibes, ditch the main square and get lost in 'Het Eilandje' – old docks turned into an architectural playground. Oh, and 'gezellig' means cozy, you'll feel it everywhere!
L'Enoteca
Glou Glou
Petit Boeuf
Art Bar
Bar Vert
Yalla Yalla
Bar Bakeliet
Moretus Resto-bar
Den Draak
May’s
bar Leon
Bar Burbure
Café Moeskop
Epoque
Murukutum
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Antwerp?
Polomaps has curated 52 bars spots in Antwerp, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include ZIMA, De Kwakzalver, Shelter Antwerp. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Antwerp have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Antwerp include Historisch Centrum, Nieuw Zuid, Het Eilandje, Zurenborg. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in Antwerp?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Antwerp or anywhere else.
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