Drinking at the best bars in Antwerp is going to be covered in full detail as this post goes along. Some may be searching for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to save money on liquor during local drink special times, or maybe to sing karaoke and either way we will get you sorted out.
We will kick this baby off with the best wine and cocktail bars in Antwerp. Breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool or throw some darts will get our second section.
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The best drink specials at bars near you with cheaper alcohol will come next before we pivot to bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area. Bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music will garner our final section.
Expect to find a map with all these spots pinned on it so you can have a better feel for what venues are closest to your current area at the moment. This region is one that we have written about many times in the past if you are interested in learning more.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
The best cocktail and wine bars in Antwerp might just be:
- Dogma Cocktails at Wijngaardstraat 5
- Vitrin at Marnixplaats 14
- Cocktails at Nine at Lijnwaadmarkt 9
- Belroys Bijou at Graaf van Egmontstraat 20
- Belgian Wines at Oudevaartplaats 24
- Avini at Karel Rogierstraat 40
- Bar Brut at Londenstraat 3
- Tannin at Volkstraat 50
Aside from delivering drinks with various flavors Dogma Cocktails offers consultancy, workshops for professional purposes, and catering. They aim to show you a fantastic time while also pouring some tasty drinks.
Cocktails at Nine is committed to bringing exceptional drink quality and service to satisfy any discerning palate. Private and corporate gatherings can be arranged by appointment and there are cocktail workshops, gift cards, and a conference room available.
Belroys Bijoun presents high-quality spirits and bottled cocktails created by award-winning bartenders that are ideal for every special occasion. They also have an online store and a delivery service.
Taste some of the best Belgian soil by the glass or bottle in the region with a delicious cheese board or plate of charcuterie at Belgian Wines. They also have a good assortment of beers that will certainly appeal to you.
Avini stocks approximately 100 Italian wines that have been directly imported from the vineyards and their sommelier can help choose a bottle that perfectly matches your taste through specific parameters. You may store your favorite drinks for later by creating a personal profile which also allows you to review and comment on the wines you’ve tried.
Bar Brut specializes in serving natural wines near you alongside a small selection of beers to go with a simple bar food menu sourced from quality-conscious vendors. Takeaway is also possible for all wines.
If you want to sample a fine collection of wines and excellent appetizers at a reasonable price in a comfortable setting head to Tannin. Their menu includes a wide range of organic, biodynamical, or natural wines from smaller producers and lesser-known areas.
Antwerp Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game with your friends and sample new flavors of beers at the best breweries and sports bars in your area:
- Paters Vaetje at Blauwmoezelstraat 1
- Billie’s Bier Kafétaria at Kammenstraat 12
- Beerlovers at Rotterdamstraat 105
- De Koninck at Mechelsesteenweg 291
- Kelly’s Irish Pub at De Keyserlei 27
- De Muze at Melkmarkt 15
- Bowling Stones at Noorderlaan 104A
Billie’s Bier Kafétaria is one of the last authentic old-fashioned brown pubs in the region where you may unwind and enjoy your beer discoveries or catch up with friends. They’ve curated a list of nearly 180 craft beers and even have 11 of them on tap so there’s something for everyone.
Appreciate wonderful drinks accompanied by delectable food with your family or friends whether outdoors or indoors at Beerlovers. They also sell kegs in your area.
You can experience an audiovisual interactive tour without a guide which includes two tastings one before and after the tour or an instructive workshop led by an expert sommelier at De Koninck. They provide a rotating selection of exclusive beers and can even fill your favorite fresh-from-the-tap into cans to take with you.
For traditional Irish fare complemented by a large selection of regional beers and whiskeys head to Kelly’s Irish Pub. It is primarily a local sports bar with up to 12 screens where you can watch games or listen to live music.
Bowling Stones is an exclusive spot for a fun night out with friends, bowling, or a hip and delectable meal. They may also help you organize a corporate event or a birthday celebration for your children.
Local Drink Specials
If you know of any good bars with drink specials in Antwerp when you can buy cheaper beer, wine, liquor, or cocktails please tell us in the comments, thanks.
Trivia, Quiz, & Game Nights
There are plenty of bars with local trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- The Irish Times Pub at Grote Markt 38
- Molly’s Irish Pub at Jezuïetenrui 4
- De Muze at Melkmarkt 15
If you’re looking for a new hangout, a spot to connect with friends, a place to get away from everything, or just a good pint of the black stuff in a friendly and lively atmosphere Molly’s Irish Pub is exactly where you need to be. You may watch live sports coverage, play darts, and join in the fun at the Craic Agus Ceol event.
You can also expect each of the above bars to have trivia, quiz, or game nights from time to time.
Dance, Karaoke, & Live Music
These bars are great for dancing, live music, and karaoke:
- Antwerp Piano Bar at Grote Markt 33
- SaTang at Van Arteveldestraat 4
- JOYT at Noorderlaan 33
- Café Hopper at Leopold de Waelstraat 2
- De Kleine Hedonist at Sint-Jacobsmarkt 34
Explore a large beverage menu that includes champagnes, wines, liquors, Belgian specialty beers, and sodas that are all complemented by small delicacies at Antwerp Piano Bar. Since 1986 they’ve been presenting top-tier live music with occasional guest artists. It is a cozy spot for a small group of up to 60 people and is accessible for event bookings.
SaTang is one of the best Thai karaoke bars near you with outdoor seating and the ability to organize a variety of events. They are open every day from 5pm to 12am except Wednesday when they are closed.
You can have fun with friends in the bar, play interactive darts, or awaken your inner star in one of 22 private local karaoke boxes that can accommodate 2 to 20 people at JOYT. This is rounded off with a diverse range of beers, cocktails, wines, and champagnes as well as world cuisine and first-rate service.
Founded in 1991 Café Hopper is located diagonally opposite the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and serves not only as a cafe but also as a jazz venue with a concert conducted once a month.
We also have written posts on:
- Finding Cheap Drinks In Brussels
- Finding Cheap Drinks In Amsterdam
- Finding Cheap Drinks In Rotterdam
- Finding Cheap Drinks In Luxembourg
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Antwerp
Now that you have read all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available in your area. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke near you.
If you notice us listing any venues that are no longer open or just think we got something wrong please tell us in the comments so this page stays as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Antwerp.
