Terrasjesweer: These 23 hip Antwerp summer bars are already beckoning – Journey

Whether you’re looking for a cool down in the city park or on the banks of the Scheldt, Antwerp will be a big summer bar this year with a plethora of fun terraces from north to south.

Playa del ‘t City

ZOOmerbar

Apero with a flamingo in the corner of the eye and a swing band in the kiosk: it can be enjoyed from June to September on the terrace of the… Flamingo Square at the zoo.

Pro: the zoo of course.

Queen Astrid 22-26

‘t Strandhof

Pop-up beach bar in the courtyard of the kavka youth centre.

Pro: near the centre

Old 14

Bar Chapel

This cozy summer bar is located in an old chapel in the, yes, Kerkstraat in Borgerhout.

Pro: the beautiful monastery garden/terrace

Kerkstraat 150

Bar North

Cocktails, pizza, salads or burgers overlooking the park and pond.

Pro: the conservatory to hide from an occasional Belgian atmosphere.

Park Rail North

Bar East

From July 6th, the Sinksenfoor will make way for this summer terrace. Without hunger (they serve everything from mussels to pizza), with music.

Pro: There’s karaoke chance for the candidates

Neighbourhood Railway Slate

© Bar East

Costa Del South

M HKA Summer Bar

During the summer months, you will find terraces on the roof of the M HKA.

Pro: ideal before or after a visit to the museum

Leuvenstraat 32

Square Public

Eat or drink between meter-high containers or on the sun-drenched terrace with frontal scheldt view, in the New South.

Pro: Here everything fits into a sustainable and circular history.

D’Herbouvillekaai 19

Square Public
© Square Public

The Islet of Plage

Sommar – The Jane Open Air in Antwerp

For lunch or dinner outdoors overlooking the Scheldt.

Pro: Jane’s Star Kitchen.

Rheinkai 104

Bar Panic

Artistic atmosphere with a snack and/or drink.

Pro: the terraces are right next to the water.

Cat Dike Dock, Oostkaai 21B

Jardim

Street food and cocktails in the Jardim Jungle, a pop-up oasis on the island of Eilandje.

Pro: the beautiful view of the Scheldt curve.

Schelde Kai 28

Café Le Tour

This summer café near Noordkasteel is a daily place to follow the Tour de France.

Pro: Competition where the best picture of the day of Café Le Tour lands on a postcard.

North Castle 1

Bocadero

On the city beach on the Scheldt you can eat in various restaurants or aperitifs at the beach bar.

Pro: the unforgettable sunset.

Rheinkai 150

Feliz

Felix Pakhuis’ summer bar overlooks the marina and the MAS.

Pro: DJs and bands light up the summer

Godefriduskaai 30

Lazy Jack

On the terrace of this upgraded old shed you can enjoy aperitives, lunches and food overlooking the water.

Pro: the Petanque!

Cat Dike Dock – Oostkaai 22a

Summer bar

The summer bar is a beautiful piece of greenery in the city with beach, playground, magical fairgrounds installations and children’s bibs. Adults play petanque with an affordable cocktail.

Pro: the inviting hammocks

Sloop Road

Summer bar
© Summer Bar

Lloret del Linkeroever

Minigolf Beatrijs

The overgrown mini golf course next to the pedestrian tunnel on the left bank became a cosy summer bar.

Pro: the prospect of a game of vintage minigolf

Beatrijslaan 3

Club Cabane Family Beach

City beach, ideal for a family day on the left bank: beach, playground, entertainment and of course pancakes and ice cream, at the top of the brasserie menu.

Pro: Sunday brunch.

Marina Street 1

Bar Depot

Sun, cocktails and colors from your beach basket on the left bank.

Pro: the various events, from BBQ to live concert

Hanegraafstraat 5

Café Kamyon

For a beach basket in this small summer bar on the left bank you only have to walk through the pedestrian tunnel.

Pro: the view of the cathedral

Beatrijslaan 29

Café Kamyon
© Café Kamyon

Berchem-Bad

Black Smoke

Hip cocktails overlooking the roof of De Koninck Brewery.

Pro: the delicious lunch on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Orchard Street 1

Summer factory

The old gas plant in Zurenborg has been recycled into a versatile event space. From July to September, drink or eat with your feet in the grass.

Pro: The open-air stage and the party lounge and the studio provide additional enthusiasm.

Minkelersstraat 2

The Living

On the large, cozy terrace of this new neighborhood bar in Harmoniepark, everyone is at home, any age or plumage.

Pro: The playground keeps every coot sweet

Harmoniestraat 25B

Grand Café den Brandt

After the closure, the brasserie decided to move out and turn it into a large summer terrace in the park of the Brandt.

Pro: the idyllic parking location.

Beech Avenue 12

Grand Café den Brandt
© Grand Café den Brandt

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Playa del ‘t StadApero with a flamingo in the corner of the eye and a swing band in the kiosk: it can be enjoyed from June to September on the terrace of the… Flamingo Square at the zoo. Pro: the zoo of course. Queen Astridplein 22-26Pop-up beach bar in the courtyard of the youth center Kavka.Pro: near the centerOudaan 14This cozy summer bar sits in an old chapel in the, yes, Kerkstraat in Borgerhout.Pro: the beautiful monastery garden/terraceKerkstraat 150cocktails, pizza, salads or burgers overlooking the park and the pond. Pro: the conservatory to hide from an occasional Belgian atmosphere. Park Spoor NoordAf 6 July, will be the Sinksenfoor place for this summer terrace. Without hunger (they serve everything from mussels to pizza), with music. Pro: for the candidates there is karaoke possibilityBuurtspoorwegleiCosta Del ZuidDuring the summer months you can have terraces on the roof of the M HKA. Pro: ideal before or after a visit to a museumLeuvenstraat 32Eet or drinking between meter-high containers or on the sun-drenched terrace with frontal Scheldeblick, on Nieuw Zuid.Pro: Here everything fits into a sustainable and circular history. D’Herbouvillekaai 19’t Eilandje PlageFor a star lunch or open-air dinner overlooking the Schelde.Pro: the star cuisine of The Jane.Rijnkaai 104Artist vibes with a snack and/or drink. Pro: the terraces are right next to the water. Katdijkdock, Oostkaai 21BStreet Food and cocktails in the Jardim Jungle, a pop-up oasis on the Eilandje.Pro: the beautiful view of the Scheldebocht. Scheldekaai 28In this summer café near the Noordkasteel you can follow the Tour de France every day. Pro: Competition where the best picture of the day of Café Le Tour lands on a postcard. Noordkasteel 1On the city beach on the Scheldt you can eat in various restaurants or aperitifs at the beach bar. Pro: the unforgettable sunset. Rijnkaai 150Felix Pakhuis’ summer bar overlooks the marina and the MAS. Pro: DJs and bands cheer the summer OnGodefriduskaai 30On the terrace of this upgraded old shed you can enjoy aperitifies, lunches and food overlooking the water. Pro: the Petanque! Katdijk Dock – Oostkaai 22aThe summer bar is a beautiful piece of greenery in the city with beach, playground, magical fairgrounds installations and children’s bibs. Adults play petanque with an affordable cocktail. Pro: the inviting hammocksSloepenwegLloret del LinkeroeverThe overgrown mini golf course next to the pedestrian tunnel on the left bank became a cosy summer bar. Pro: the view of a game of vintage minigolf Beatrijslaan 3Stadstrand, ideal for a family day on the left bank: beach, playground, entertainment and of course pancakes and ice cream, top of the brasserie menu. Pro: Sunday brunch. Marinaweg 1Un, cocktails and repaint melodies from your beach basket on the left bank. Pro: the various events, from the BBQ to the live concertHanegraafstraat 5For a beach basket in this small summer bar on the left bank you only have to walk through the pedestrian tunnel. Pro: the view of the CathedralBeatrijslaan 29Berchem-badHippe Cocktails-with-a view on the roof of the Brewery De Koninck. Pro: the delicious lunch on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Orchard Street 1The old gas factory in Zurenborg has been recycled into a versatile event space. From July to September, drink or eat with your feet in the grass. Pro: The open-air stage and the party lounge and the studio provide additional enthusiasm. Minkelersstraat 2On the large, cozy terrace of this new neighboring townftsbar in harmonie park is everyone at home, at any age or plumage. Pro: The playground holds every Koter sweetHarmoniestraat 25BAfter the closure decided to pull out the brasserie and turn it into a large summer terrace in the park the Brandt Pro: the idyllic park location. Beech Avenue 12