Lieux queer & LGBTQIA+ à Anvers
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Bars, cafés & restauration
Des endroits queer-friendly pour manger, boire et rencontrer du monde.
Chez Mariëtte
"Super gezellige en mooie lunch- en wijnbar op 't Zuid met verrassende wijnen! Aanrader!"
Un lieu de déjeuner raffiné avec une touche grecque en journée — un bar à vin intime en soirée. Chaleureux et savoureux.
Bar Lucy
Bar avec musique live régulière au cœur d'Anvers. Contact : bar.lucy@hofstraat.be.
ToiToiToi
Lieu de café et de culture à Anvers avec une atmosphère queer-friendly et une programmation à petite échelle, connu pour les Drag Bingo nights.
Sunhouse
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Restaurant de brunch ensoleillé et chaleureux à Anvers — un haut lieu queer pour le petit-déjeuner et le brunch avec une atmosphère conviviale.
Zorro Bar
Café, vin, collations et musique sur l'une des plus belles places d'Anvers, dans une atmosphère queer-friendly et bohème.
WAYTA
"Gezellige hidden gem in het centrum. De empanadas waren een streling voor het oog en mijn mond"
Empanadas boliviennes avec une touche belge. Décontracté, chaleureux et accessible — un arrêt solide en journée.
FETISH CAFE
Queer-friendly fetish bar in Antwerp — a place for those at home in the fetish scene.
Café Den Draak
"Geweldige eigenaar, impeccable vibes en voor elk wat wils."
A characterful brown café — queer-friendly and familiar. Good beers, no fuss, plenty of warmth. Every Thursday reception evenings by Het Roze Huis from 19:00–21:00.
Café DeLux
Café queer-friendly à Anvers avec une atmosphère détendue et une vibe inclusive.
Have a roll
vegan cinnamon rolls
Den Bourla
Café-restaurant in the heart of Antwerp, close to the Bourla theatre. A warm and accessible spot for drinks or a meal.
Restaurant Bracc
Restaurant au cœur d'Anvers. Réservez en ligne, via bracc@hofstraat.be ou +32 456 89 14 76.
Velvet Café
Queer-friendly bar near Park Spoor Noord — a warm and accessible address in one of Antwerp's greenest neighbourhoods.
Georges Café
Cosy café in the centre of Antwerp.
Côte à Côte
Your local bar in Antwerp with seven rotating beers on tap and a super affordable croque monsieur for a quick lunch break.
Café nen hoek af
Neighbourhood café in Berchem with a warm, queer-friendly atmosphere.
Wijnbar Niroen
"Gezellige wijnbar in hartje Antwerpen. Verrassende wijnen uit diverse hoeken van de wereld!"
Queer-friendly wine bar in the centre of Antwerp.
Den Greffoen
Tea salon and lunch spot in the centre of Antwerp.
Antoinette
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Vegan bakery in Antwerp with refined pastries and a warm atmosphere.
Melt. Gelato and more
Artisan gelateria in Antwerp — queer-friendly and a great daytime stop.
Hessenhuis
Dance-café convivial et gay bar au cœur d'Anvers — ambiance queer, communauté et vie nocturne. Événements hebdomadaires, cabaret et danse.
Cut Antwerp
"Geweldig vibe door de uitbaters en het concept. Altijd fijn, gezellig en inclusief."
A deliberately created bar for women and everyone who feels welcome — a safer space bringing together queerness, community and an inclusive atmosphere.
Finocchio
Restaurant italien sur la Kloosterstraat.
The Geeky Cauldron
Geeky bar with a predominantly queer crowd!
Bar Paniek
"Gezellig, goedkoop en heel inclusieve vibe met heerlijk uitzicht. Perfect zomeradresje!"
Relaxed bar with a diverse crowd and great DJ sets on weekends.
Clo Antwerp
A lovely vegan breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. Queer friendly, and sometimes also the location of a queer party.
Maskara
Atmosphere restaurant with drag shows.
Marie-Antoinette
Bistro et café au cœur d'Anvers.
Café Twilight
Gay bar et café à Anvers — convivial, queer et chaleureux.
Velka koffie
Coffee bar avec pâtisseries maison et vegan.
Clubs & vie nocturne
Boîtes de nuit, clubs fétish et bars queer pour la vie nocturne anversoise.
Traum Club
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One of the most iconic clubs in Antwerp, known for its queer-friendly events and parties.
Club Random
Gay dance and cruise club in Antwerp, open since 2010. Bar, dancefloor, videolounge, lockerroom and cruising area under one roof. Open Friday and Saturday from 23:00, Sunday from 21:00.
The Boots
Gay fetish club in Antwerp, open since 1983. Rooted in leather culture, now home to the full fetish spectrum: leather, rubber, puppy play, sportswear and more. Six floors with bars, play areas and a full programme of themed nights. Dresscode applies. Entry: €10.
Cargo Club
Industrial and inviting — a popular club destination in Antwerp's queer community.
Trix
Antwerp's iconic music venue and multi-room event space, home to numerous concerts and club nights including the queer festival Celebration of Life.
Boutiques & services
Boutiques et prestataires de services queer-friendly à Anvers.
Mister B
Internationally known gay sex shop and fetish boutique with an extensive range of leather, rubber, toys and fetish clothing. A staple name in the queer fetish scene of Antwerp.
Toys 4 Boys
Local gay sex shop in the centre of Antwerp — discreet, community-oriented and a familiar address for fetish items and toys.
Men's Fashion
"Top collecties voor elk seizoen. Mooie winkel met mooie keuzes voor verschillende stijlen. Ik kom zeker terug!"
Multibrand fashion store for men in the centre of Antwerp — queer-friendly and a familiar name in the community.
The Other Shop
Concept store in Antwerp with a sharp eye for style and identity. Queer-friendly and community-aware, with a curation that speaks to the urban queer world.
FOUR TIMES ONE
FOUR TIMES ONE redefines menswear with all-body embracing fits, premium fabrics and contemporary design. A distinct fashion brand with a focus on wearability and identity.
The Other Space
Queer-owned tattoo shop in Antwerp.
Luddites Books & Wine
Bookshop and wine bar in one — a queer-friendly address in the heart of Antwerp.
Bakkerij Funk
Pâtisseries à base de plantes, café spécialisé, pain au levain et vins naturels.
Bold Humans
Looking for great vegan wearables, clothing, gender gear or sex toys? You're in the right place. Bold Humans is a vegan, ethical adult online store where everyone is welcome.
Boekhandel De Groene Waterman
Independent bookshop with a strong selection of queer literature.
Culture
Galeries, cinémas et scènes culturelles dans Anvers queer.
De Studio
One of Antwerp's most varied cultural stages — theatre, film, music and performances with a deliberately diverse programme. De Studio maintains a dedicated queer category within its season.
Cinema Cartoon's Antwerpen
City cinema in Antwerp — home to the annual PinX LGBTQIA+ film festival and queer film screenings.
Thomas Gallery
Gallery in Antwerp with a focus on contemporary art. A space where aesthetics and community meet — relevant for those exploring the city's creative queer scene.
Project Madrigal
Community space in De Peperfabriek in Antwerp — a place for queer encounter, creation and togetherness.
VREAK theater
VREAK or the Flemish Recreational and Alternative Arts Theatre is an amateur theatre company founded in 2002 on the initiative of a number of gay/lesbian people and broad-minded heterosexuals. We aim to promote the emancipation of gay and lesbian people through theatre and build bridges between hetero and queer worlds. VREAK excludes no one — everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is welcome.
MAS Museum
Museum by the River. Regular exhibitions featuring queer themes.
De Groene Waterman
A renowned independent bookshop in the centre of Antwerp, with a broad collection of literature and a particular attention to diverse voices.
Regenboogbib
The Regenboogbib has a wide range of books that can interest both the LGBTQIA+ reader and the searching fellow human being. Open on Sunday from 14:00 to 16:30.
Het Bos
Cultural centre and multidisciplinary artistic workspace in the heart of Antwerp — a house for artists, makers and thinkers, with a café, concert hall, exhibition space and garden. Het Bos explicitly describes itself as loving "odd, queerness and deviance."
Kavka Oudaan
Open and creative youth and community centre in the centre of Antwerp.
Hébergement
Hôtels, B&Bs et hébergements hybrides pour une nuit ou un séjour prolongé à Anvers.
Hotel Indigo Antwerp
A polished city stay with a stylish interior and an easy central location.
B&B De Baron
A quieter, characterful stay for people who prefer something intimate and personal over a standard hotel.
Citybox Antwerp
A practical and design-led option for a simpler stay in the city, with a relaxed self-service feel.
YUST Antwerp
A contemporary stay with a social, design-forward atmosphere and flexible options for a longer base in Antwerp.
Moxy Antwerp
LGBTQIA+-friendly hotel. Hosts queer parties throughout the year.
Hotel Pilar
Boutique hotel on the Leopold de Waelplaats in Antwerp's Zuid district. Combine your stay with dinner at the foodbar — book a table via hotelpilar.be/kopie-van-foodbar.
Santé, beauté & bien-être
Sauna gay, beauté et espaces intimes à Anvers.
Sauna 't Herenhuis
Long-running gay sauna in Antwerp. Facilities include steam bath, jacuzzi, bar, video room and private areas. The go-to address for gay sauna and cruising in the city.
Dansstudio123
Dansstudio 123 is a dance school and B&B run by warm-hearted owners who are themselves part of the LGBTQIAP+ community. Davy Brocatus and his husband identify as gay and have travelled across countries to find each other's love. They focus on a warm welcome and professional lessons.
Skinnovation Clinic
A specialised beauty institute focused on skin improvement and personal guidance. Skin-enhancing treatments, micropeeling, lashes and brows.
Atelier Du Mon
A boutique studio for your well-being, offering over 30 yoga and Pilates classes per week, private Reformer sessions, an online studio, and verbal, non-verbal, and massage therapies.