Cantaloop Antwerp
Jul 4, 2024

Cantaloop Antwerp

My evening pleasure after academy

"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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About this spot

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 1

Cristal beer:

€

2.8

+32

0479795507

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