Food & Drink — Antwerp Travel Guides | VisitAntwerp.com

Jan 6, 2026

Antwerp's beer scene includes breweries like De Koninck, founded in 1833, where guided tours cost €10 and include tastings. Local bars such as Kulminator serve over 700 Belgian beers, with prices starting at €3.50 for a draft. Bottle shops like Beerlovers stock rare finds, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €15 per bottle.

Jan 6, 2026

Antwerp features a variety of plant-based dining options, such as the popular vegetarian café, De Broers van Julienne, where a meal averages €15. The city also hosts the annual Vegan Summer Fest, attracting over 5,000 attendees since its inception in 2017, showcasing local and international vegan vendors.

Jan 6, 2026

In Antwerp, Sunday brunches typically range from €20 to €40 per person, depending on the venue. Popular spots like Café Society and Bar Paniek serve brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons, as tables fill quickly, particularly in summer months like July and August.

Jan 6, 2026

Mussels in Antwerp are best enjoyed from late August to early October, when local restaurants serve them at prices ranging from €20 to €30 per serving. Visit De Groote Witte Arend for a classic moules-frites dish, just a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral of Our Lady, where you can admire the works of Rubens.

Jan 6, 2026

Savor Antwerp's best frites at Frituur No. 1, where a large portion costs just €3.50 and is just 500 meters from the Cathedral of Our Lady!

Nov 11, 2025

The Antwerp Zoo, established in 1843, neighbors the city center just 1 km from the Cathedral of Our Lady. Traditional Belgian dishes like stoofvlees cost around €18 at local brasseries, while Antwerp’s famous Bolleke beer is priced at €3.50 per glass in cafés near Grote Markt.

Nov 11, 2025

Indulge in Antwerp’s chocolate scene with tastings starting at €5 in shops like Pierre Marcolini, and don’t miss the annual Chocolate Festival on March 15-17!

Nov 11, 2025

Antwerp's coffee culture features renowned cafés like Caffènation, where a cappuccino costs €3.50, and Koffie Onan, known for its artisan roasts. The city hosts the annual Antwerp Coffee Festival, which began in 2014, attracting over 3,000 visitors each year to celebrate local brews and barista competitions.