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What to order at Witzli-Poetzli
- Signature drink
- Long Belgian beer list, bohemian wines
- Editor tip
- The back tables are quieter; the front bar gets loud after 23:00.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeArtists' bar
Price€€€
Neighborhoodhistorisch-centrum
Signature drinkLong Belgian beer list, bohemian wines
Last verified
Food program: Tartines and small plates
Tip: The back tables are quieter; the front bar gets loud after 23:00.
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Location
Address: Blauwmoezelstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp
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