Eilandje
Discover 48 authentic local spots in Eilandje, one of Antwerpen's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Eilandje is one of Antwerpen's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 48 local favorites here — spanning bars, coffee, restaurants and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Eilandje you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Mey and Cross Roast Experience Store are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Eilandje rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 48 spots in Eilandje — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Bars
15 places in Eilandje
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
Coffee
10 places in Eilandje
Cross Roast Experience Store
Polly
Foelie
Georges espressobar
ANDY ROASTERS
22b
Black & Yellow Coffee bar
Blend, "Because everyday is Sunday"
Koffieklap
Maona
Local GuideThe local guide to Antwerpen
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Restaurants
16 places in Eilandje
UPTON
Évidence
No worries
Zilte
Hayashi
Restaurant B23
Pont-Neuf
Bar Pur
The London
il pazzo
Fogos
Restaurant Zagreb
WowCrab Antwerpen
Little beirut
L'Officina da Franco & Giacomo
Ons Suzanne
Museums
6 places in Eilandje
Academy of Mineralogy
VolXmuseum
Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum
Sint-Annatunnel naar Linkeroever
Beguinage
Port Authority of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Parks
1 place in Eilandje
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Eilandje, Antwerpen?
Eilandje has 48 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 5 categories. Top-rated spots include Mey, Cross Roast Experience Store, Polly — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Eilandje worth visiting in Antwerpen?
Yes! Eilandje is one of Antwerpen's most authentic neighborhoods with 48 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find bars, coffee, restaurants, museums — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Eilandje like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Eilandje spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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