Antwerp as a haven for food-lovers
Antwerp is a city of 'bon viveurs' The city's pubs serve the best beers, while foodies can enjoy the most delicious traditional and multicultural dishes in its many restaurants. Expect original flavours, innovative concepts and, above all, top quality. There's plenty of choice to indulge your taste buds: from brown pubs to masterful cocktail bars and from hip lunch spots to gourmet starred restaurants. Or simply stop by one of the city's culinary events.
15 years of "Antwerpen Proeft"
18 until 21 May 2023
Waagnatie
Lovers of great food and drink should not miss Antwerpen Proeft. Star chefs, tasteful restaurants, familiar faces and the better food trucks offer signature dishes at Antwerp Proeft. Free cooking demonstrations and culinary workshops also help serve up an even livelier atmosphere. This year, Antwerp Proeft is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary.
Beer Passion Weekend
30 June, 1 and 2 July 2023
Groenplaats
A beer festival in the city's historic centre, with a selection of more than 200 Belgian beers: fruity, heavy blonde, brown, red, abbey and trappist.
Billies Craft Beer Fest
10 and 11 November 2023
Waagnatie
Every winter, Billies Beer Kafeteria hosts its own beer festival featuring more than 50 international breweries.
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