Guidebook for Antwerpen
Food Scene
Friendly service, delicious breakfast / coffee, nice outside garden patio.
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Escobar
32 QuellinstraatFriendly service, delicious breakfast / coffee, nice outside garden patio.
Yummy burgers without too much hassle. Be sure to try the Dierendonck Meatlover! They also have a restaurant near the MAS.
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Ellis Gourmet Burger - Antwerpen De Keyserlei
21 De KeyserleiYummy burgers without too much hassle. Be sure to try the Dierendonck Meatlover! They also have a restaurant near the MAS.
Ideal for a special night out! Be sure to ask for the wine recommendations!
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restaurant Veranda
34 Lange LobroekstraatIdeal for a special night out! Be sure to ask for the wine recommendations!
Barchel
6 Van BreestraatYummy, healthy lunch options!
Delicious Italian restaurant near the Stadhuis (City Hall). Be sure to try the lasagna!
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Pasta-Hippo-Vino
32 Oude KoornmarktDelicious Italian restaurant near the Stadhuis (City Hall). Be sure to try the lasagna!
Ideal stop on your way over or back from the Middelheimmuseum! I love the goat cheese salad here!
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Bistro Pompidou
66 EglantierlaanIdeal stop on your way over or back from the Middelheimmuseum! I love the goat cheese salad here!
By far the best bakery in town! They also have an outlet in the Lange Gasthuisstraat.
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Domestic
37 SteenbokstraatBy far the best bakery in town! They also have an outlet in the Lange Gasthuisstraat.
For those special occasions! Amazing food (2 Michelin stars) in an unique setting. Be sure to book a few months in advance
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The Jane
1 ParadepleinFor those special occasions! Amazing food (2 Michelin stars) in an unique setting. Be sure to book a few months in advance
Pizzas with a twist. Lots of original toppings available!
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Otomat Antwerpen Mas
11 Van SchoonbekepleinPizzas with a twist. Lots of original toppings available!
Sil'eau
41 NapoleonkaaiIdeal for a weekend brunch. Best to make reservations, however!
We absolutely adore this Japanese restaurant close to the Stadhuis (City Hall). The location (in the catacombs) is also stunning! Ideal for a romantic dinner!
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Restaurant ROJI
26 Oude KoornmarktWe absolutely adore this Japanese restaurant close to the Stadhuis (City Hall). The location (in the catacombs) is also stunning! Ideal for a romantic dinner!
Arts & Culture
Under the artistic guidance of choreographer Cherkaoui, the Antwerp Opera has reinvented itself the last few years.
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Opera Antwerpen
1 FrankrijkleiUnder the artistic guidance of choreographer Cherkaoui, the Antwerp Opera has reinvented itself the last few years.
Shopping
Main shopping street of Antwerp where you'll find all the big brands. Stores are also open on every first Sunday of the month.
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Meir
MeirMain shopping street of Antwerp where you'll find all the big brands. Stores are also open on every first Sunday of the month.
Little street lined up with loads of antique / furniture / nicknack stores. Also open every Sunday from noon onwards.
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Kloosterstraat
KloosterstraatLittle street lined up with loads of antique / furniture / nicknack stores. Also open every Sunday from noon onwards.
Essentials
Place where we do our daily groceries and probably has everything you need!
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Delhaize Hopland
78 MeirPlace where we do our daily groceries and probably has everything you need!
If you need to wash your clothes, this is the place to be. You can have breakfast / lunch and drink a coffee while you wait for your laundry to be done. Wasbar also has a great terrace!
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WASBAR
5 Graaf van EgmontstraatIf you need to wash your clothes, this is the place to be. You can have breakfast / lunch and drink a coffee while you wait for your laundry to be done. Wasbar also has a great terrace!
Getting Around
One of the most beautiful (if not the most) train stations in the world. It's also a main train hub with connections to all major Belgian and European cities.
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Antwerpen Centraal station
27 Koningin AstridpleinOne of the most beautiful (if not the most) train stations in the world. It's also a main train hub with connections to all major Belgian and European cities.
In the high season there is a free ferry service that takes you to the other side of the river Schelde. The boat right gives some amazing views of the skyline of Antwerp.
It is a fun trip to take ther ferry out to Linkeroever and walk back to Antwerp via the pedestrian tunnel.
Ferry to Linkeroever
21 SteenpleinIn the high season there is a free ferry service that takes you to the other side of the river Schelde. The boat right gives some amazing views of the skyline of Antwerp.
It is a fun trip to take ther ferry out to Linkeroever and walk back to Antwerp via the pedestrian tunnel.
Entertainment & Activities
Indoor arena that hosts big name concerts and sport events. It is easily reached by tram from the Central Station ('Diamant').
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Antwerpen Sportpaleis station
Indoor arena that hosts big name concerts and sport events. It is easily reached by tram from the Central Station ('Diamant').
Cinema in the centre of Antwerp which screenes all the major blockbusters.
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UGC
17 Van ErtbornstraatCinema in the centre of Antwerp which screenes all the major blockbusters.
Cinema Cartoon's
4 KaasstraatOur favourite art-house movie theater!
One of the oldest and atmospeheric zoos in Europe. We love strolling the gardens and having a beer at the terrace of Flamingo.
Also, the entrance plaza (which you can enter free of charge) is a great okace to escape the hustle and the bustle of the city and has great views of the flamingo enclousre.
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ZOO Antwerpen
20-26 Koningin AstridpleinOne of the oldest and atmospeheric zoos in Europe. We love strolling the gardens and having a beer at the terrace of Flamingo.
Also, the entrance plaza (which you can enter free of charge) is a great okace to escape the hustle and the bustle of the city and has great views of the flamingo enclousre.