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Address: Verversrui 15, Antwerp
Although it's located in the city's small red light district, this disco is safe and reputable – and considered by many to be one of Belgium's finest dance clubs. From flashing lights to flashy decor, the scene is for extroverts only. A balcony provides a bird's-eye view of the dance floor, where crowds groove to house and techno beats. Frequent...
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Address: Pelgrimsstraat 15, Antwerp
It's all about ambiance at this charming tavern, which occupies a 16th-century cellar. Most aspects of the decor fit the age-old theme, from long wooden benches to candles for (almost all) the illumination. Distressed brick walls also contribute to the medieval aesthetic. Dress is casual and Belgian brews are the drink of choice.
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Address: Reijndersstraat 25, Antwerp
Belgian gin often takes a backseat to its better-known cousin, Belgian beer, but not at this bar. Here, jenever is the only drink on tap, although it's available in more than 200 formulations. If traditional gins are not to your liking, try blood orange or passion fruit jenever. The upstairs restaurant serves jenever-spiked cuisine, and across the...
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Address: Grote Markt 3, Antwerp
Given its location in the main square at Grote Markt, this bar makes a wonderful first stop for pub-crawlers. It's an equally good stop for sightseers who want to sit and enjoy a Belgian beer while gazing at the Brabo Fountain and the City Hall. The old-style café serves snacks to go with the country's most famous brews. The place's name gives a...
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Address: Desguinlei 25, Antwerp
This performing arts center, built in 1968, hosts internationally renowned symphony orchestras, dance companies, musicians and theater troupes. Interestingly, the various halls in which productions are staged are distinguished by signature colors. Call or check the website for upcoming performances and to purchase tickets. Smart-casual to dressy...
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Address: Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerp B-2018
Queen Elisabeth Concert Hall is most familiar as home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders, but it also presents theater productions like "Cats" and "Miss Saigon." Multilevel seating means there isn't a bad seat in the house, and during intermission, patrons can stroll in the winter garden – which oddly enough is populated with tropical...
Koninklijk Ballet van Vlaanderen (Royal Flanders Ballet)
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Address: Kettendijkdok-Westkaai 16, Antwerp
Belgium's premier ballet company, the Royal Flanders Ballet, maintains its permanent base in Antwerp, although productions are mounted in performing arts centers around the country. The company was founded in 1969 and favors traditional ballets such as "Don Quixote" and "Romeo and Juliet." Show times vary by venue, so call in advance for a...
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Address: Vleminckveld 32-34, Antwerp
In a country that loves beer the way Belgium does, it's quite a distinction to be the city's oldest beer specialist. This bar in the historic Latin Quarter offers more than 500 brews. In addition to the usual Belgian offerings, they stock EKU-28, reportedly the strongest beer on the planet, and aged gueuzes, some of which are 30 years old. Casual...
Category: Best Nightlife - Antwerp Nightlife
Address: Theaterplein 1, Antwerp
The 1970s structure that houses this well-liked theater used to be known as "the ugliest building in Antwerp." Thankfully, several renovations have brought it in line with the rest of the neighborhood's attractive architecture. Along with performance venues, the building houses a restaurant for post-show dinners and a smaller café that's perfect...
Vlaamse Opera (Flanders Opera)
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Address: Frankrijklei 3, Antwerp
This highly-regarded company is on a mission to bring opera to the masses. The well-appointed venue features foyer video screens so latecomers won't miss anything and so performers won't be disturbed by late seatings. On Wednesday and Friday afternoons, hour-long chamber music concerts appropriate to the current opera are available in the foyer...
