Guidebook for Antwerp
Getting Around
Antwerpen Centraal station
27 Koningin AstridpleinThe central train station.
De Coninckplein 1
1 De ConinckpleinYou need to buy a code in advance on the website: http://www.velo-antwerpen.be/
The place where you can catch buses and trams to almost everywhere!
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Franklin Rooseveltplaats
Franklin RooseveltplaatsThe place where you can catch buses and trams to almost everywhere!
Waalsekaai
WaalsekaaiFree parking.
Koningin Astridplein
Koningin AstridpleinCovered car park (not free).
Arts & Culture
Cooking atelier : walk around the neighbourhood, buy groceries and cook them together.
http://www.foodforfoodies.be/default.aspx
De Coninckplein
De ConinckpleinCooking atelier : walk around the neighbourhood, buy groceries and cook them together.
http://www.foodforfoodies.be/default.aspx
This old building was built in 1934 as a gigantic cinema (seating over 2000 people) and variety theatre. Nowadays, the revue is restored in its original, breathtaking state. http://www.deroma.be/
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the Roma
286 TurnhoutsebaanThis old building was built in 1934 as a gigantic cinema (seating over 2000 people) and variety theatre. Nowadays, the revue is restored in its original, breathtaking state. http://www.deroma.be/
In the St. Paul’s church, there is a ‘hidden’ garden. It is a small but very special garden, called the Calvary Mountain. it is unique in the world & impressive because of the statues.
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Sint-Pauluskerk
22 Sint-PaulusstraatIn the St. Paul’s church, there is a ‘hidden’ garden. It is a small but very special garden, called the Calvary Mountain. it is unique in the world & impressive because of the statues.
Food Scene
Veggie restaurent, but only open until 18h.
http://www.lombardia.be/
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Lombardia
78 LombardenvestVeggie restaurent, but only open until 18h.
http://www.lombardia.be/
One of my favourites: very cozy with delicious food. www.decaravan.be/
mon & tues closed,
wed-thurs-fri: open @ 11h
sat & sun: open @ 10h
Viaduct-Dam
43 Viaduct-DamOne of my favourites: very cozy with delicious food. www.decaravan.be/
mon & tues closed,
wed-thurs-fri: open @ 11h
sat & sun: open @ 10h
Fiskebar
12 MarnixplaatsLovely fish restaurant!
http://fiskebar.be/
Another favourite:
http://www.eetcafewalrus.com/
Open every day from 12-22h.
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Walrus
2 Jan van BeersstraatAnother favourite:
http://www.eetcafewalrus.com/
Open every day from 12-22h.
Ossenmarkt
OssenmarktYummy belgian fries can be found on this square.
Sightseeing & restaurant in one.
Lovely old building.
http://www.felixpakhuis.nu/eten-drinken/
(closed until the 5th of January)
Godefriduskaai
GodefriduskaaiSightseeing & restaurant in one.
Lovely old building.
http://www.felixpakhuis.nu/eten-drinken/
(closed until the 5th of January)
Very yummy thai restaurant. Looks like a bar when you first pass it, but don't be fooled ;) you can sit in the back!
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Chinatown
Very yummy thai restaurant. Looks like a bar when you first pass it, but don't be fooled ;) you can sit in the back!
Great for breakfast!
https://www.facebook.com/barniniantwerp/
Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 19:00
Sun: 8:00 - 17:00
Oude Vaartplaats 60
60 OudevaartplaatsGreat for breakfast!
https://www.facebook.com/barniniantwerp/
Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 19:00
Sun: 8:00 - 17:00
Lots of restaurants can be found in this street. My favourite is Ellis Gourmet Burger.
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De Keyserlei
De KeyserleiLots of restaurants can be found in this street. My favourite is Ellis Gourmet Burger.
Fine dining (1 Michelin star). Contemporary cuisine. Absolutely delicious. http://www.lepicerieducirque.be/
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L'épicerie du Cirque "under the Palm Trees"
11 VolkstraatFine dining (1 Michelin star). Contemporary cuisine. Absolutely delicious. http://www.lepicerieducirque.be/
Viggo's
21 De ConinckpleinCoffeebar around the corner! viggoscoffeebar.be
Brasserie Gustav
2 Van ErtbornstraatBistro cuisine. Try typical Belgian dishes! http://www.brasseriegustav.be/
Delicious burgers! ellisgourmetburger.be
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Ellis Gourmet Burger - Antwerpen De Keyserlei
21 De KeyserleiDelicious burgers! ellisgourmetburger.be
Veggie restaurant with a beautiful garden. http://www.debroersvanjulienne.be/
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De Broers van Julienne
45 KasteelpleinstraatVeggie restaurant with a beautiful garden. http://www.debroersvanjulienne.be/
Van Wesenbekestraat 2
2 Van WesenbekestraatDelicious hand pulled noodle soups!
Van Wesenbekestraat 5
5 Van WesenbekestraatAlso good noodle soups (not hand pulled though!). They have pho.
Fine dining nearby.
http://bistrotdunord.be/site/kaart.php
http://bistrotdunord.be/site/galerij.html
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Bistrot Du Nord
36 Lange DijkstraatFine dining nearby.
http://bistrotdunord.be/site/kaart.php
http://bistrotdunord.be/site/galerij.html
Restaurant GIST
2A Kaasstraat(Fine dining)
www.restaurantgist.be
Invincible
7 Haarstraat(Fine dining) http://www.invincible.be/
Native
8 MuntstraatLovely small bio restaurant.
http://www.nativefood.be/
Coffee, breakfast & brunch. Located on the top level of the building and occupying an indoors area and an impressive rooftop terrace.
https://www.facebook.com/CoffeelabsAntwerp
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Coffeelabs
19 Lange KlarenstraatCoffee, breakfast & brunch. Located on the top level of the building and occupying an indoors area and an impressive rooftop terrace.
https://www.facebook.com/CoffeelabsAntwerp
Buchbar is a bar/café with a small dedicated bookshop inside selling a curated selection of novels and art & design titles.
www.facebook.com/buchbarantwerp
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buchbar
79 ScheldestraatBuchbar is a bar/café with a small dedicated bookshop inside selling a curated selection of novels and art & design titles.
www.facebook.com/buchbarantwerp
Another lovely and cosy breakfast & lunch place.
http://www.tinsel.be/
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Tinsel
30 VlaamsekaaiAnother lovely and cosy breakfast & lunch place.
http://www.tinsel.be/
The best Italian place in town, you just need to take one tram (6 or 2) at the central station to get there. It's worth it :)
http://www.atavola-antwerpen.be/
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A Tavola
284 enThe best Italian place in town, you just need to take one tram (6 or 2) at the central station to get there. It's worth it :)
http://www.atavola-antwerpen.be/
My favourite restaurant: http://www.restaurantveranda.be/
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restaurant Veranda
34 Lange LobroekstraatMy favourite restaurant: http://www.restaurantveranda.be/
Kloonies
183 KloosterstraatNice breakfast place!
Bar Vert
2 HelenaleiBreakfast spot
Aahaar Delux
23 Lange HerentalsestraatGreat Indian food!
Barchel
6 Van BreestraatAmazing breakfast place
Zeezicht
7-8 DageraadplaatsGreat food on a great square
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely and lively square, food and drinks of all kinds.
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Дагераадплаатс
DageraadplaatsLovely and lively square, food and drinks of all kinds.
Food and drinks on the square
tip: K. Zeppos, look for the burgundy red front
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Mechelseplein
MechelsepleinFood and drinks on the square
tip: K. Zeppos, look for the burgundy red front
Open; Tue - Sat open from 12.00 till ?
Sundays from 12.00 - 20.00. Closed on Mondays.
This is an uber-brown café with a old fireplace. Very nice decor, was created in the XVIth century.
Moriaanstraat
17 MoriaanstraatOpen; Tue - Sat open from 12.00 till ?
Sundays from 12.00 - 20.00. Closed on Mondays.
This is an uber-brown café with a old fireplace. Very nice decor, was created in the XVIth century.
Kassa 4
21 OssenmarktHave a drink on the terrace, it's almost around the corner!
De Muze
15 MelkmarktJazz café. http://jazzmuze.be/
Restaurant & café with a typical old Belgian look, for lunch & dinner or just a beer. Open every day except Sundays & Mondays. http://rode7.be/
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Rode7
7 Sint-JanspleinRestaurant & café with a typical old Belgian look, for lunch & dinner or just a beer. Open every day except Sundays & Mondays. http://rode7.be/
Korsakov
1 Sint-JorispoortCosy cafe!
Beerlovers Bar
105 RotterdamstraatExplore the magic world of beer ;)
Essentials
monday
07:00 - 20:00
tuesday
07:00 - 20:00
wednesday
07:00 - 20:00
thursday
07:00 - 20:00
friday
07:00 - 20:00
saturday: closed
sunday
08:00 - 20:00
F. Rooseveltplaats/Jezusstraat
monday
07:00 - 20:00
tuesday
07:00 - 20:00
wednesday
07:00 - 20:00
thursday
07:00 - 20:00
friday
07:00 - 20:00
saturday: closed
sunday
08:00 - 20:00
Covered market / supermarket with great butchers open until 18h30. Also open on Sunday (until 18h). Closed on Monday.
Spar
21 Van SchoonhovenstraatCovered market / supermarket with great butchers open until 18h30. Also open on Sunday (until 18h). Closed on Monday.
Konditori
8 SchermersstraatGreat bakery.
http://konditori.be/
Les Tartes de Françoise
8 VolkstraatAmazing cakes (take away).
http://www.tartes.be/
Entertainment & Activities
Movies!
http://www.ugc.be/NL/reservation/ChoixResa.jgi?TYPE=cinema
All movies are played in EN, and subtitled in Dutch.
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UGC
17 Van ErtbornstraatMovies!
http://www.ugc.be/NL/reservation/ChoixResa.jgi?TYPE=cinema
All movies are played in EN, and subtitled in Dutch.
Desguinlei
DesguinleiDance, music, theatre, architecture.
http://www.desingel.be/en
Shopping
Too many shops to mention in this shopping street. All mainstream brands can be found here: H&M, Zara, Vero Moda, Hema,...
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Мейр
MeirToo many shops to mention in this shopping street. All mainstream brands can be found here: H&M, Zara, Vero Moda, Hema,...
Kammenstraat
KammenstraatShopping street for more alternative brands.
IMS Tijdschriften
11 KaasruiThe name says it all :) Also open on Sundays.
The shop that always makes me happy. It has wonderful household items and great ingredients for a good meal.
http://www.dille-kamille.be/nl/
Dille & Kamille
9 VleminckstraatThe shop that always makes me happy. It has wonderful household items and great ingredients for a good meal.
http://www.dille-kamille.be/nl/
A shop with a very clear vision (fair fashion!). There’s light and space galore, so that you can quietly rummage between more than 60 local and international brands.
www.juttu.be
Meir 19
19 MeirA shop with a very clear vision (fair fashion!). There’s light and space galore, so that you can quietly rummage between more than 60 local and international brands.
www.juttu.be
The School of Life Antwerpen
2 MuntstraatFun shop! http://www.theschooloflife.com/antwerp/