Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Antwerp worth taking a tram to.
Where to drink local
BreweryBelgian pale ale (Bolleke), De Koninck Tripel, Wild Jo lambic€€het-zuidMon-Fri 9-17:30, Sat-Sun 11-17:30
De Koninck in Antwerp has brewed Belgian pale ale on Mechelsesteenweg since 1833. The Bolleke poured in its short stem glass is the city's everyday beer.
Tip: The brewery tour ends with a freshly poured Bolleke. Reserve ahead for weekends.
BreweryBelgian craft beer specialist€€sint-andriesTue-Sun from 14:00, closed Monday
Billie's Bier Kafétaria in Antwerp on Kammenstraat pours a rotating Belgian craft beer list across Trappist, lambic and modern brewers, alongside small bites.
Tip: The list runs 10 taps and around 200 bottles. Reserve for groups of six or more.
BreweryAntwerp Seef, historical Belgian style€€eilandjeTours by reservation, Fri-Sat
Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie in Antwerp on Eilandje brews Antwerp Seef, a historical local style revived in 2012. Tours run by reservation on weekends.
Tip: Reserve the Friday evening tour to taste straight from the tanks. The brewery is two blocks from the MAS.
BreweryBelgian beer brown cafe since 1924€€historisch-centrumWed-Fri from 10:00, Sat-Sun from 07:30, closed Mon-Tue
't Oud Arsenaal in Antwerp has poured Belgian beer from Maria Pijpelincxstraat since 1924. Located in Historisch Centrum. At Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekends open at 07:30 for the early-morning regulars.
Book food experiences in Antwerp
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Take an interactive, self-guided tour of Antwerp City Brewery, founded in 1833, and discover the story of the brewery while tasting delicious beers.
Guided tour2 hours4.8 from 68 reviewsfrom €69
Embark on a food tour of Antwerp, where the rich flavors of Belgian cuisine mix with the city's captivating history. Taste 5 different small Belgian delicacies includi...
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Bottomless Sip & Paint in the Dark event in Antwerp. Create a neon masterpiece with the help of an artist while enjoying your favourite music and all drinks on the house.
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