Do you wish to have a drink, while relishing a spectacular view of the river Scheldt or in the city of Antwerp? Drinking cocktails in the sky or lying back in a hammock is just your thing? Do you want to chill out in a laid-back downtown jungle or the courtyard of a Patrician house? Antwerp shows off a large variety of balconies. These secret treasures have one thing in common: all of them give you an instant feeling of holiday. They are also easy to reach and accessible by public transport.
So enjoy them all.
Stroll down to know more about restaurants with panoramic views and unusual ambience:
5 Minutes in Paris
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The Kloosterstraat in the Sint-Andries district is the residential shopping street in Antwerp! It is an immaculate place to explore unique living items, incredibly antiques. This street is a feast for discount hunters and lovers of antiques, art and vintage. With all the amazing stuff you might get lost in all the antiques displayed in the entire street. Thanks to 5 minutes in Paris just to catch your breath. Lost yourself in the ambience of mini Paris.
5 minutes in Paris is a complete France for you and the romantic garden terrace at the back is a real heaven. Everything about this restaurant reminds you of Paris. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful gardens of Antwerp to have lunch or drinks. Here you can find some coolness on warm summer days. The staff is super friendly, prices are way reasonable and the food they serve is truly excellent. Don’t miss this place, at least drop by for a coffee or tea. Take at least a day to look, buy and enjoy here.
Bar Chapel
Looking for a holiday in your own country?
Then welcome to Bar Chapel!
Bar chapel is a hidden gem of summer bar in Antwerp. In bustling Borgerhout located in an ancient chapel & green hermitage garden. Bar Chapel is a place where everyone feels like home. The place has a casual atmosphere. It’s a perfect place for a vacation in your very own country. The terrace is perfect for summer days with Rose, bohemian & tulips all meeting in the green.
Here you can taste the worldly dishes from their varied caterers, such as Vietnamese cuisine from Banh-Mi, Hawaiian cuisine from Poke Poke, or flavorful flatbread pizzas. You can come again this summer to their authentic chapel and green monastery garden. You can have an amazing outdoor dine here. With an incredible atmosphere, you will love this place. The best outing in Antwerp.
De Broers van Julienne
Behind the window of this restaurant in Antwerpen-Zuid, you will see the most delicious quiches and pies inviting you in. A stylish vegetarian restaurant where one can sit in the garden in the summertime. Since 1993, they have been contributing people with healthy and flavorful vegan/veggie food. Preparing homemade dishes that people can completely enjoy.
The soups are always excellent and so are their cookie bars and tarts. Even if you’re not a vegetarian you will find something tasty to eat. A large garden terrace tucked away here allows you to get some warmth and overlook spectacular views of both the river Scheldt and boost up your energies with delicacies. Everyone who likes a good home-cooked meal should surely try this one.
M HKAFE
During a visit to the museum, in M HKAFEswiveling you can admire a refreshing drink and food. On the other side of Antwerpen-Zuid, you will find the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp. It is considered as one of the cutest cafes in Antwerp. The surrounding roof terraces with beautiful views of both the river Scheldt and the city give cooling during the summer months. If you particularly don’t wish to eat you can have the refreshments here. The cozy ambiance will surely take away your stress and the views of Scheldt river will be a perfect feast for your eyes.
M HKAFE is also reachable using the elevator next to the reception where you don’t need to pay the entrance fee for the museum. Here again, art is never far away: the fascinating and unique installation Skyspace by ‘sculptor of light’ James Turell is an inviting oasis and an original mural by Keith Haring and the ‘artwork of the month’, consisting of a surprising and intimate presentation of classics from the M HKA collection. A sure to visit place for a perfect feast.
Esco*Bar
Esco*Bar is a cosy coffee house arranged near the central station of Antwerp in Belgium, so it’s easy to locate. There are so many things that are absolutely delightful about Esco*Bar. However, the coffee house just glances like one big, inviting living room. The name comes from one of the owners last name – Vicky Calderon Escobar. How about a cappuccino with cookie crunch, a latte with white Maltesers or a hot chocolate with Haribo sweets? They particularly offer an age range of beverages and drinks.
Besides coffee, they also serve breakfast & lunch, with plenty of vegetarian options. There’s also plenty of pies to select from or other things to stay in your sweet tooth – like a bar of white-hot chocolate!
The ambience consists of Spanish signs, some family photos as well as a few traditional Chilean ‘mate’ pots. Mate is a kind of caffeinated drink that originates from South America. You will find these ‘teapots’ very fascinating. between the De Keyserlei and the city park. You can easily catch your train, tram or bus from here. An excellent spot to begin or end your day in your stay in Antwerp.
Caffènation Roastery and Bar PAKT
Home is where the coffee is. The one who believes in this thought is wholeheartedly welcomed here. The very famous coffee shop Caffènation has opened up in an exotic location in a former industrial site at the Lamorinièrestraat 161, next to the Groen Kwartier. Caffènation Roastery and Bar PAKT are part of the eco-friendly business estate PAKT.
An Artisan Specialty Coffee* The roastery focused on more than just coffee. Their main motive is to change the world of coffee and the people who make it. The terrace is positioned in the shade of a large swiveling tree. The atmosphere is dilapidated, rugged, quaint and industrial, but comes with the essential city vibes and delicious home-roasted coffee. So wanna a delicious coffee then walk in?
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