The Antwerp Bar and Beer Guide: A beer tourist’s guide to the best bars, breweries and bottle shops in Antwerp

Antwerp (Antwerpen) is a thriving Belgium city, being the centre for the world's diamond trade and housing the second largest shipping port in Europe. In the centre you'll find an extremely picturesque Belgium city with historic buildings, fascinating museums and a lively night life.In the old city centre you'll discover the beautiful medieval Grote Markt, which is surrounded by impressive merchant houses, The Cathedral of Our Lady and the fabulous Town Hall, which was added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1999. Antwerp was also the home for over 25 years to notable 17th Century artist Peter Paul Rubens, and his house now contains a museum displaying a number of his paintings and showing how he used to live and work. In contrast to the north of the city you'll find the regenerated docklands area housing new museums and galleries alongside stunning modern architecture. In this handy guide, we've provided details of what we consider to be the top beer bars/cafes to visit during your stay. You'll also find details of the breweries that are open for tours, the top monuments, attractions and museums that you can visit and the best bottle shops in town. Our aim is to provide the perfect companion for any keen beer tourist during their stay.

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