Bars in Antwerpen
48 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Antwerpen after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 48 bars and drinking spots across 4 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.6★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Historisch Centrum and drift toward Eilandje as the night goes on. Pelgrimhuis Antwerpen is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 48 bars spots in Antwerpen — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.

Pelgrimhuis Antwerpen

Bar Pêche

Het Archief

Philly's Bar Antwerp

Dogma

Beerlovers Bar

Oud Arsenaal

Jones & Co

The Northerner

Croquettenbar Smaeck

't Waagstuk

Quotes Antwerp

Copa Cava

De Ware Jacob

Bar Zar

Bar Burbure

BAR PATRON

Den Hopsack

Mey

Marigold

Avenue d'Apero

Dr. Beer

Moby Dick

Bar Brut

The Cork

BelRoy’s MAS

HIRO

Cella Restaurant & Bar

Papa Jos

bar Tikila

Bistrot L'ilot

Skybar Antwerp

Café Scaldis






The local guide to Antwerpen
Where diamonds meet design, and we're not even trying 💎 "Aangenaam!" is how we say hi in our signature swagger. Hop on a "veloceke" (bike) and zoom to Zuid - that's where the art scene's been buzzing since forever. Did you know our cathedral took 169 years to build? Worth the wait though! ✨

Somista

Spéciale Belge Taproom

Glou Glou

Extra Fika

Bar Vert

Bistro Chicane

Moretus Resto-bar

bar Leon

Bar Bakeliet

Bar'rique

Het Been

Bardin

BarBob

Bar Epoq
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Antwerpen?
Polomaps has curated 48 bars spots in Antwerpen, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Pelgrimhuis Antwerpen, Mey, Bar Pêche. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Antwerpen have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Antwerpen include Historisch Centrum, Eilandje, Het Groen Kwartier, 't Zuid. 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 Antwerpen?
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 Antwerpen or anywhere else.
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