Pubs in Old Town


Classic brown cafe on the Grote Markt.


Cosy brown cafe with a great beer list.


Brewers Kitchen  Serves food On the To Do List Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday New entry in the Guide in 2022

Restaurant specializing in food and beer pairings, with an extensive beer list.


Cafe Ernst  Serves food Closed Monday Closed Tuesday New entry in the Guide in 2019

Modern cafe near the riverfront with a good tap list.


Cafe Pardaf  Fred Honorable Mention WiFi available Closed Monday

Improved tap list and an impressive bottle list. Also a great selection of bag-in-the-box lambics.


Classic brown cafe just behind the cathedral.


Classic bar next to the Cathedral, packed with religious statuary.


Down a small side street and almost unmarked, so look closely. Officially from 8pm but seems sometimes to open sooner.



Classic brown cafe right next to the Cathedral.


Antwerp's oldest pub, now owned by De Koninck (Duvel/Mortgaat).


Small corner bar near the Grote Markt.


Traditional Antwerp brown cafe.


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