Cantaloop Antwerp

My evening pleasure after academy

Jeroen from Antwerp

"Although I am an outdoor lover, the interior of this pub is beautiful and cosy; and very lively! There is also a pool table upstairs."

Welcome again to my life,

This pub is a bit further away from the city center (but still close enough). It is a very cozy pub located at the Frans van Hombeeckplein, which is also quite a chill place to just sit around or play some sport. The pub is surrounded by one of Antwerp's biggest hobby academy facilities: the Academy of Berchem. You can actually go to exhibitions of students (like myself), just check what's on the calendar: Kalender | Academie Berchem. I spent many years in that academy, and nowadays I am learning how to paint there.

The pub is very cosy outside as well as inside and has a pool table upstairs. I personally know some students who work as servers there. Nearby is a frituur from Egyptians, where I went when I was way younger. You can for sure combine the frituur and a drink later in the cafe. Although I am an outdoor lover, the interior is beautiful and cosy; it is lively. I recommend sitting there if you are nearby!

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Antwerp Spotter Jeroen

Hey everybody! I grew up in my amazing city. The small yet big Antwerp has something for everybody, whoever you are or where you come from. You just have to know where to look, and that's where i come in to help you out a bit! I grew up in Zurenborg, a beautiful neighborhood with one of the best squares (pleintjes) ever called Dageraadplaats. That is where i feel home and will always feel home. I study in Ghent now but still come there during the weekend to visit my mom and attend painting academy. I am very grateful to talk to you about my favourite spots i hope you enjoy them!&#...

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Jul 4, 2024

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