Guidebook for Antwerpen
Food Scene
De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery
291 MechelsesteenwegHigh class restaurant, about 15 minutes walking.
Booking far in advance is mandatory.
The "Upper room bar" is a little more accessible.
63 residents recomanen
The Jane
1 ParadepleinHigh class restaurant, about 15 minutes walking.
Booking far in advance is mandatory.
The "Upper room bar" is a little more accessible.
pain Mercier
3 Frederik de MerodepleinExcellent bakery but with limited opening hours.
Good restaurant with the typical Belgian specialities such as Vol'o'vent and steak americain.
Has a nice terrace in the summer.
17 residents recomanen
De Pelgrim
6 BoomgaardstraatGood restaurant with the typical Belgian specialities such as Vol'o'vent and steak americain.
Has a nice terrace in the summer.
Very good Italian restaurant within walking distance. Small so be on time. Has also take-out.
9 residents recomanen
Il Carpaccio
2a Generaal LemanstraatVery good Italian restaurant within walking distance. Small so be on time. Has also take-out.
Also known as small china town.
Hosts restaurants which don't look like much but make up with good food.
24 residents recomanen
Chinatown
Also known as small china town.
Hosts restaurants which don't look like much but make up with good food.
Italian restaurant located in a park.
Above average pricing but very elegant.
12 residents recomanen
Danieli il Divino
12 BeukenlaanItalian restaurant located in a park.
Above average pricing but very elegant.
Restaurant for meat lovers.
Recently opened with good reviews from the start.
8 residents recomanen
The Butcher's son
1 BoomgaardstraatRestaurant for meat lovers.
Recently opened with good reviews from the start.
Extravagant cheese specialist.
Want that special cheese which matches the beer served in the brewery. They got it.
Only Cheese
1 BoomgaardstraatExtravagant cheese specialist.
Want that special cheese which matches the beer served in the brewery. They got it.
Can be reached with the Tram 7 from door to door.
Considered the very best restaurant of Antwerp with superb cooking, service and interior. Ha also a lovely/small courtyard.
Only for serious food lovers.
7 residents recomanen
De Godevaart
23 Sint-KatelijnevestCan be reached with the Tram 7 from door to door.
Considered the very best restaurant of Antwerp with superb cooking, service and interior. Ha also a lovely/small courtyard.
Only for serious food lovers.
Essentials
ALDI
8 CoveliersstraatCheap but good for basics.
Proxy Delhaize
84 Av. Emile VerhaerenSmall but good. Open on Sunday until 12:00.
Chinese foodstuff supermarket.
Has everything Asian including the chopsticks and the matching bowls. Also a lot of Japanese ingredients and more.
9 residents recomanen
Sun Wah Supermarket
16 Van WesenbekestraatChinese foodstuff supermarket.
Has everything Asian including the chopsticks and the matching bowls. Also a lot of Japanese ingredients and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Very large and well equipped gym with a good level between weight lifting equipment and cardio.
I-Fitness
180 CoveliersstraatVery large and well equipped gym with a good level between weight lifting equipment and cardio.
The antique street of Antwerp.
Not the same level as Brussel but a nice place to spend some hours on Sunday with a ice cream.
129 residents recomanen
Kloosterstraat
KloosterstraatThe antique street of Antwerp.
Not the same level as Brussel but a nice place to spend some hours on Sunday with a ice cream.
The world renown 19 century zoological park located behind the equally renown and splendid central station.
One of the must see's.
188 residents recomanen
ZOO d'Anvers
20-26 Koningin AstridpleinThe world renown 19 century zoological park located behind the equally renown and splendid central station.
One of the must see's.
Getting Around
Fully automatic bicycle rental system. A few hundred stations located in town, mostly not more than 200m from each other.
For only 3.80€ a full day of mobility and booked on-line with a valid credit card.
Check out https://www.velo-antwerpen.be for more information.
Velo 046 - De Merode
Fully automatic bicycle rental system. A few hundred stations located in town, mostly not more than 200m from each other.
For only 3.80€ a full day of mobility and booked on-line with a valid credit card.
Check out https://www.velo-antwerpen.be for more information.
Very nice 19 century pedestrian/bike tunnel leading from the center of town to the "Linkeroever".
From there you have a lovely view of the town skyline.
27 residents recomanen
St. Anna's Tunnel / Pedestrians' Tunnel
Sint-AnnatunnelVery nice 19 century pedestrian/bike tunnel leading from the center of town to the "Linkeroever".
From there you have a lovely view of the town skyline.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip bar with a good and affordable kitchen.
A velo bicycle station just opposite of it.
29 residents recomanen
Stanny
1 StanleystraatHip bar with a good and affordable kitchen.
A velo bicycle station just opposite of it.
Very local but cosy beer bar.
Has a large selection of Belgian special draft beers.
9 residents recomanen
Het Been
28 BelpairestraatVery local but cosy beer bar.
Has a large selection of Belgian special draft beers.
Totally off the hook night club located in the red light district.
World renown and although it has been "domesticated" a little over the years it still has a very "underground" feeling to it.
As everything, reachable by 'Velo' or Taxi. Car is not advised.
55 residents recomanen
Café d'Anvers
15 VerversruiTotally off the hook night club located in the red light district.
World renown and although it has been "domesticated" a little over the years it still has a very "underground" feeling to it.
As everything, reachable by 'Velo' or Taxi. Car is not advised.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful art collection located in a open air museum/park.
Very quite and has a very nice terrace.
Also nice on a rainy day with a paraplu.
83 residents recomanen
Museu Middelheim
61 MiddelheimlaanBeautiful art collection located in a open air museum/park.
Very quite and has a very nice terrace.
Also nice on a rainy day with a paraplu.
Sightseeing
Museum aan de Stroom.
Landmark building housing art information regarding the harbour and it's history.
Surrounded by nice bars and restaurants.
475 residents recomanen
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
1 HanzestedenplaatsMuseum aan de Stroom.
Landmark building housing art information regarding the harbour and it's history.
Surrounded by nice bars and restaurants.