HAVEN SURF’S INCOMPLETE ‘PLACES WE LOVE IN ANTWERP’ - LIST
Osaka
New wine bar of the team behind Camino. Wine bar might sound a bit too traditional. It reminds us to bars were people dance and have the time of their lives, but with amazing wine selected by sommelier Daan and amazing food. No reservations, come early. (Like between 18h and 19h on Friday or Saturday)
Bollandusstraat 17, 2018 Antwerp
@osakaantwerp
Mario
Our favorite Italian.
Album
Only for breakfast and lunch but next level stuff. We love this place when we have something to celebrate. The space is amazing, the food exceptional. We would love to throw a party here one day!
Vlaamsekaai 6, 2000 Antwerp
www.albumantwerpen.be
Camino
Named after their favorite motorcycle. The serve Asian fusion style food, serve nature wines and have their own beer called Benny. Benny is also their graphic designer. People say he designed the Benny logo after drinking 15 Benny’s.
Muntstraat 4, 2000 Antwerpen
www.caminoantwerp.com
Bokertof
If you look for Middle East vibes, food & drinks? This is the place. The have a little sister Layla with an amazing rooftop view. They have 4 locations in town. Visit their site for more info.
Doornelei 2, 2018 Antwerp
Bokertov.be
The Finch
Chef Aiko Linssen’s first bar/restaurant and we are absolutely in love with her Japanese inspired kitchen! Lunch, dinner & drinks.
Vinkenstraat 1, 2018 Antwerp
www.thefinch.be
Benny Falafel
Antwerp’s first & original veggie restaurant.
They simply serve the best falafel in town. Go for the Falafel “Allerlei”. You won’t be disappointed. Close to their spot is PAKT and De KONINCK brewery. Both worth a visit as well.
Lange Leemstraat 188, 2018 Antwerp
www.benifalafel.be
Cedars Libanese Streetfood
Streetfood at it’s best and in its purest form. Probably the best price quality food you will find in town. Take away during your visit! You won’t regret!
Kammenstraat 10, 2000 Antwerpen
www.cedars-lebanese-streetfood.be
Butchers Coffee
Our favorite coffee bar. Great for lunch too.
Kasteelstraat 57, 2000 Antwerpen
www.butcherscoffee.be
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Really close to the store, at Volkstraat
Bun & Little Bun
Go and visit Little Bun for lunch too for Vietnamese street food taste some at Sint-Jorispoort. If you are more into sophisticated Vietnamese cuisine? Bun at 100 meters from the store, is the place to go. Eating there feels like traveling to us.
Volkstraat 43, 2000 Antwerp
Sint-Jorispoort 22, 2000 Antwerp
www.bunantwerp.be
Moss/Under The Palmtrees
Just across the street. This is the place where we get coffee in the morning and beers after work. They serve amazing breakfast & lunch. Next doors and downstairs, Ellen & Head Chef Dennis also host “Under The Palmtrees” where they serve contemporary Flemish cuisine.
Volkstraat 11, 2000 Antwerp
www.mossantwerp.be
Volkstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp
www.underthepalmtrees.be
A Sur
Venezuelan Chef Moisés serves classic Belgian / French cuisine with a South American touch we love!
Volkstraat 32, 2000 Antwerp
www.asur-restaurant.be
Tannin, Urban Street Wine
Dangerous place so close to the store, to be honest.
Antwerp’s finest wine bar by Mo & Tawat. Stop by and have a glass at their terrace. Excellent food option to share as well.
Volkstraat 50, 2000 Antwerp
www.tannin.be
Lockwood
Belgium’s, if not Europe’s, number one skate shop - full stop.
IJzerenwaag 3, 2000 Antwerp
www.lockwood-avenue.com
Eat Dust
Our neighbors. We love their collections, the only reason we don’t sell it is because they opened a store next to us!!! Check out their female collection ‘Girl Of Dust’ as well.
Volkstraat 2, 2000 Antwerp
www.eatdustclothing.com
Morrison
Our friends from Howlin’ knitwear, based in Belgium, 100% Made in Belgium and fans all over the world. Pay them a visit, you won’t regret.
Nationalestraat 20, 2000 Antwerp
www.morrison.be
Baby Beluga
Just across the street from our store. One of Antwerp’s most exciting women’s stores. They were the first to open a retail store at Volkstraat, many years ago. Go and have a look at their always interesting selection.
Volkstraat 1, 2000 Antwerp
www.babybelugastore.com
Vier
Antwerp’s one & only street wear & fashion store. Recently opened a new space that’s definitely worth your visit. Their owner’s are huge fans of The Royal Antwerp Football Club, just like us, so what can go wrong?!
Theodoor van Rijswijckplaats 4, 2000 Antwerp
www.vierantwerp.com
HOTELS
Banks
No nonsense, great price quality option in a great neighborhood.
Steenhouwersvest 55, 2000 Antwerp
www.hotelbanks.eu
Hotel August
Not a cheap option but the location is stunning.
Probably one of the best hotels in town, they also have an amazing bar and restaurant.
Jules Bordetstraat 5, 2018 Antwerp
www.august-antwerp.com
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
What to say? Seven centuries of art: from Flemish Primitives to Expressionists. World-famous masters. The largest and most important collections of James Ensor and Rik Wouters. Yet the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is much more than even this internationally renowned collection of art. The KMSKA is the only Flemish museum with high-level scientific status. It has been closed for renovation and reopens in September 22 after a renovation that took more then 10 years.
Leopold de Waelplaats 2, 2000 Antwerpen
https://kmska.be
The Middelheim Museum + De Nor + Mika
Probably our favorite to visit. A lace where art and nature go hand in hand. Quite impressive. They also have a nice 'museum - café’ with home made food and drinks and a cultural nightlife spot as well. Antwerp based artist Dennis Tyfus create a sculpture that’s also a bar and a place for (mostly) experimental music and performances. Amazing & inspirational place to discover new things. Should be on top of your list.
Middelheimlaan 59, 2020 Antwerpen
https://middelheimmuseum.be
Tim Van Laere Gallery
The ’South’ of Antwerp has many art galleries. We pick out one of them because the new space is just amazing and because it’s the gallery of Ed Templeton ;-)
Jos Smolderenstraat 50, 2000 Antwerpen
www.timvanlaeregallery.com