25 x The Best Local Bars in Antwerp

Check out the best local bars in Antwerp, where charm and uniqueness await you at every corner. Enjoy a drink at Café Gorillaz, known for its vibrant music scene, or savor the rich beer selection at Bier Central. For a more artistic vibe, visit Het Bos, an eclectic hub for creatives. From classic pubs to trendy cocktail spots like Dogma, Antwerp's bar scene offers a taste of the city's diverse nightlife. Dive into these local favorites for an authentic experience.

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25 x Best Local Bars in Antwerp
Appelmans Antwerp

Appelmans

Trendy brasserie

"Appelmans" is one of the trendiest brasseries in Antwerp. Inside a 19th century building, this bar's always looked very inviting to me from the narrow...

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Poncha Bar Madeira Antwerp

Poncha Bar Madeira

Poncha/cocktail bar

"Poncha Bar Madeira" in Antwerp has the best poncha cocktails and some great Portuguese tapas. Great for after dinner with friends and close to the river!

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Dansing Chocola Antwerp

Dansing Chocola

Cozy vintage bar

"Dansing Chocola" is a cozy vintage bar in Antwerp that seems to have come out of a book. The decor and books add to this but the food is also stoically...

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Dec 2, 2025
Dogma Antwerp

Dogma

Delightful cocktail crafts

"Dogma" is without a doubt my favourite original cocktail bar in Antwerp. Its cozy, candle-lit atmosphere, the absinthe-flavored water, all make this...

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Paloma Antwerp

Paloma

Beer and wine with a twist

"Paloma" is a bar ideally located in Antwerp's harbor area. It has a pretty, tiled floor and a cozy vintage wooden seating area - and oh, the drinks!

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van Raemdonck

Nov 18, 2025
Cabagine Antwerp

Cabagine

Coffee and lunch with a view

Coffee & lunch bar "Cabagine", ideally located in a quiet residential area in Berchem, Antwerp, basically kept me sane during the first lockdown...

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Margo

van Raemdonck

Nov 11, 2025

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