Bars in Antwerpen

48 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.

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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.

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Historisch Centrum

18 spotsSee all in Historisch Centrum

Eilandje

15 spotsSee all in Eilandje
Middelheimpark
Plantinkaai
De Kaaien (noord)
Linkeroever park
Nachtegalenpark
Simons Park
PolomapsLocal Guide

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! ✨

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Het Groen Kwartier

14 spotsSee all in Het Groen Kwartier
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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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Wat kun je vinden in Antwerpen?

Dit is wat locals aanbevelen in 6 categorieën in Antwerpen.

186 authentieke lokale plekken in 6 categorieën in Antwerpen

Best beoordeelde plekken in Antwerpen

De best beoordeelde lokale plekken in Antwerpen, geliefd bij locals en geverifieerd met reviews.

Alle 20 plekken geverifieerd met 4,286 gecombineerde reviews

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See every spot on a live map around you, save favorites, and search any craving — “natural wine bar”, “quiet specialty coffee” — wherever you are. Free on the App Store.

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Wat je moet weten over het ontdekken van lokale plekken in Antwerpen

The highest-rated spots are Daily Dose (5.0★, 110 reviews), de Mama - local deli (5.0★, 64 reviews), Pelgrimhuis Antwerpen (4.9★, 339 reviews), Mey (4.9★, 317 reviews), The G.O.A.T. (4.9★, 172 reviews). The #1 spot, Daily Dose, is located in 't Zuid.

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