If you are looking for a relatively quiet place from which to watch the world go by, and at the…read moresame time have a good Belgian beer and some typical Belgian snack (like an 'uitsmijter' - a slice of bread covered with ham, cheese and an egg sunny-side-up - or a toast 'américain' - toast covered with tartare meat spicily seasoned), this is one of the typical places to go. Service is friendly, and prices reasonable. The best is to find a place outside - if the weather allows...

Bezemsteeltjeis is a quaint little bar in the university area in close promixty to the city center…read more This is obviously a locals bar, but on suggestion from local friends went here....different. Not in a bad way....but as it was explained to me....I had to see for myself. This bar holds the biggest collection (over 1000) of witches and broomsticks....all GIVEN to owner by customers. Decorated everywhere....in all corners....and hanging from ceiling. Small bar....is normal for Europe. Great beer selection....but come on. We ARE in Belgium....home of 100's of beers. Owner, Gino, is nice and will talk your whole stay. There is a pool table, casino game, pinball game....along with plenty of seating at and away from bar. All in all...a great visit and next time I am in Antwerp I will stop in for another drink and look at the witches.