Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Antwerp worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery ★ 4.5

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.

Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp Book →

Billie's Bier Kafétaria ★ 4.3

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.

Kammenstraat 12, 2000 Antwerp Book →

Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie (Seef) ★ 4.1

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.

Indiestraat 13, 2000 Antwerp Book →

't Oud Arsenaal ★ 4.4

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.

Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp Book →
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