Gay Guide Antwerpen
HOTELS · ACCOMMODATION
Trapstraat 20
+32 477626281
on appointment
Gay owned, exclusively gay bed & breakfast. 5 minutes. walk to the Boots and within walking disctance to Central Station and City Centre. Also good connection to Sportpalais and Trix.
+32 477626281
on appointment
Gay owned, exclusively gay bed & breakfast. 5 minutes. walk to the Boots and within walking disctance to Central Station and City Centre. Also good connection to Sportpalais and Trix.
Prins Boudeweijnlaan 139
+32 3 440 18 34
Website
All modern comfort, easily accessible with private car or public transport. Suitable for business trips (free Internet access) and vacation, close to “Middelheim“ park, hospital and university. Car parking in front of the house, space for bikes in the garage. No animal, smoking allowed on the patio and in the garden. Large (ca 22m²) and comfortable rooms. Continental breakfast served on the veranda on the first floor (elevator available) or in the garden when the weather allows it.
+32 3 440 18 34
Website
All modern comfort, easily accessible with private car or public transport. Suitable for business trips (free Internet access) and vacation, close to “Middelheim“ park, hospital and university. Car parking in front of the house, space for bikes in the garage. No animal, smoking allowed on the patio and in the garden. Large (ca 22m²) and comfortable rooms. Continental breakfast served on the veranda on the first floor (elevator available) or in the garden when the weather allows it.
...other places to stay which have been recommended to us by gay travellers:
BARS · CAFÉS
Melkmarkt 16
+32 3 232 1766
Website
daily from 11-2h
Café DeLux is an established value in the heart of Antwerp since 2006. You can enjoy a wide range of drinks in a cozy and tight setting. Café DeLux has a heated winter terrace at the front and a large summer terrace with a view of the Cathedral at the back of the Lijnwaadmarkt. In the summer there are regular Outdoor parties that are worth the effort. You can follow all activities on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cafedelux/
+32 3 232 1766
Website
daily from 11-2h
Café DeLux is an established value in the heart of Antwerp since 2006. You can enjoy a wide range of drinks in a cozy and tight setting. Café DeLux has a heated winter terrace at the front and a large summer terrace with a view of the Cathedral at the back of the Lijnwaadmarkt. In the summer there are regular Outdoor parties that are worth the effort. You can follow all activities on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cafedelux/
Draakplaats 1
+32 32905304
Website
Tue-Sun from 12h noon
Nice Café at Antwerp’s charming LGBTQ community house Het Roze Huis - çavaria Antwerpen (The Pink House).
+32 32905304
Website
Tue-Sun from 12h noon
Nice Café at Antwerp’s charming LGBTQ community house Het Roze Huis - çavaria Antwerpen (The Pink House).
Falconrui 79
+32 32311356
Website
weekdays from 16h till ...night , Saturday from 20h...till night , Sunday and Monday closed,
Sundays occasional open for theme parties see facebook agaenda
In this 16th century warehouse, located in the new trendy area 'Het Eilandje' you can have a drink from late afternoons (16h) till night. At evenings the lights are faded out, spots and disco lights are turned on and we go on with the latest tunes till early hours. DJ nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Occasionally open on Sundays for special theme parties - see facebook agenda at Hessenhuis cafe page.
+32 32311356
Website
weekdays from 16h till ...night , Saturday from 20h...till night , Sunday and Monday closed,
Sundays occasional open for theme parties see facebook agaenda
In this 16th century warehouse, located in the new trendy area 'Het Eilandje' you can have a drink from late afternoons (16h) till night. At evenings the lights are faded out, spots and disco lights are turned on and we go on with the latest tunes till early hours. DJ nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Occasionally open on Sundays for special theme parties - see facebook agenda at Hessenhuis cafe page.
Dambruggestraat 161
+32 474424901
Website
Tue-Sun from 19h
Café Strange is the oldest gay bar in Antwerp and one of the oldest gay bars in Belgium. The café still maintains a friendly environment for all guests. Café Strange would well be the appropriate location to make your leisure time rewarding and enjoyable.
There is a dance floor, custom party lights, huge collection of different music styles, and there is a comfortable terrace with some greenery, a bar and drinks at very reasonable prices. As usual for many years now, Café strange would be a suitable place to organize your birthday party or any other special events. During the party or event, you will have the freedom of using the music system.
+32 474424901
Website
Tue-Sun from 19h
Café Strange is the oldest gay bar in Antwerp and one of the oldest gay bars in Belgium. The café still maintains a friendly environment for all guests. Café Strange would well be the appropriate location to make your leisure time rewarding and enjoyable.
There is a dance floor, custom party lights, huge collection of different music styles, and there is a comfortable terrace with some greenery, a bar and drinks at very reasonable prices. As usual for many years now, Café strange would be a suitable place to organize your birthday party or any other special events. During the party or event, you will have the freedom of using the music system.
Lange Koepoortstraat 1
Tue, Fri, Sat + Sun from 20h, Mon+Wed+Thu closed
Website
On Tuesday drags show start 23 h free entrance On Friday locura . Belgium finest Dj in the house
Tue, Fri, Sat + Sun from 20h, Mon+Wed+Thu closed
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On Tuesday drags show start 23 h free entrance On Friday locura . Belgium finest Dj in the house
Van Schoonhovenstraat 40
+32 3 231 24 96
Website
Thu-Mon 18-5h, closed Tuesday
Gay Bar in the Antwerpen center, near Central Station.
+32 3 231 24 96
Website
Thu-Mon 18-5h, closed Tuesday
Gay Bar in the Antwerpen center, near Central Station.
Wijngaardstraat 15
+32-3-2987921
Website
9:00 - 17:00
Breakfast - Lunch - Desert. All menu is freshly homemade.
Breakfast&Lunch: quiche, sandwiches, toasts, soup
Desert: Milksshakes, cake, pralines, pancakes, ice cream.
Or just pass by for a coffee creation, a good tea or another drink (beer, wine, gin...) If you want to buy a Belgian chocolate present for yourself or for your family : pass by for our artisanal Belgian pralines, macarons,...
+32-3-2987921
Website
9:00 - 17:00
Breakfast - Lunch - Desert. All menu is freshly homemade.
Breakfast&Lunch: quiche, sandwiches, toasts, soup
Desert: Milksshakes, cake, pralines, pancakes, ice cream.
Or just pass by for a coffee creation, a good tea or another drink (beer, wine, gin...) If you want to buy a Belgian chocolate present for yourself or for your family : pass by for our artisanal Belgian pralines, macarons,...
CLUBS
Lange Schipperskapelstraat 11-13
+32 3 2130555
Website
Sat 23-07h - check our agenda for Guestparties
Fueling the International gay club scene with an unrivaled selection of the best European circuit DJs, woof-gogo boys & dedicated, hybrid party crowd.
+32 3 2130555
Website
Sat 23-07h - check our agenda for Guestparties
Fueling the International gay club scene with an unrivaled selection of the best European circuit DJs, woof-gogo boys & dedicated, hybrid party crowd.
CRUISE CLUBS
Sint Jacobsmarkt 75
+32 37707393
Website
Daily from 12h till 20h, Sat from 14h till 20h Sun and holidays closed. Every last saturday of the month closed.
Gay Adult Shop - Gay Cruising, Toys, DarkroomGetting in the mood while visiting our store? Or just feeling it and wanting to come get some fun? In the back of our store we have a special place for you to get into some action! 100 square meters of ambience lit corridors and smaller spaces are available for you to have some nice and passionate fun. That‘s right, our cruising is waiting for all of you bad boys out there! Glory holes included, of course!
+32 37707393
Website
Daily from 12h till 20h, Sat from 14h till 20h Sun and holidays closed. Every last saturday of the month closed.
Gay Adult Shop - Gay Cruising, Toys, DarkroomGetting in the mood while visiting our store? Or just feeling it and wanting to come get some fun? In the back of our store we have a special place for you to get into some action! 100 square meters of ambience lit corridors and smaller spaces are available for you to have some nice and passionate fun. That‘s right, our cruising is waiting for all of you bad boys out there! Glory holes included, of course!
Geulincxstraat 28
Website
Sun-Thu from 21h, Fri+Sat from 22h
Very popular club with great music and darkroom. DJ on Thu, Fri, Sat
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Sun-Thu from 21h, Fri+Sat from 22h
Very popular club with great music and darkroom. DJ on Thu, Fri, Sat
Van Aerdtstraat 22
+32 476497931
Website
Fr 22.30 - 04,00h, Sa 22.30 - 05.00h, Su 17.00h-22.00h
For over 35 years Europe´s leading hardcore gay fetish club. Leather - rubber - skin - army - sportswear - uniform - denim - sneakers - workgear – naked. Seit über 35 Jahren europas führender Gay fetish Club. Leather - rubber - skin - army - sportswear - uniform - denim - sneakers - workgear - naked
+32 476497931
Website
Fr 22.30 - 04,00h, Sa 22.30 - 05.00h, Su 17.00h-22.00h
For over 35 years Europe´s leading hardcore gay fetish club. Leather - rubber - skin - army - sportswear - uniform - denim - sneakers - workgear – naked. Seit über 35 Jahren europas führender Gay fetish Club. Leather - rubber - skin - army - sportswear - uniform - denim - sneakers - workgear - naked
Lange Beeldekensstraat 10
+32476774495
Website
Mon 19.00-05.00,Tue & Wed 14:00-01:00 Fri & Sat 19:00-04:00, closed on Thu&Sun;
Antwerp’s Hottest Private Cruise Club.
+32476774495
Website
Mon 19.00-05.00,Tue & Wed 14:00-01:00 Fri & Sat 19:00-04:00, closed on Thu&Sun;
Antwerp’s Hottest Private Cruise Club.
RESTAURANTS · EATING OUT
Kleine Koraalberg 8
+32 475964284
Website
Thu+Fri from 17h, Sat+Sun from 12h (April till October also on Monday from 17h)
Drinks - Fingerfood - Restaurant. In 2017 we closed our restaurant 'Reload' and started our new concept 'Refill' on a new location in the old city centre. You are welcome to have some drinks or to have a complete meal. Kitchen is open till 21.30h
+32 475964284
Website
Thu+Fri from 17h, Sat+Sun from 12h (April till October also on Monday from 17h)
Drinks - Fingerfood - Restaurant. In 2017 we closed our restaurant 'Reload' and started our new concept 'Refill' on a new location in the old city centre. You are welcome to have some drinks or to have a complete meal. Kitchen is open till 21.30h
Wijngaardstraat 15
+32-3-2987921
Website
9:00 - 17:00
Breakfast - Lunch - Desert. All menu is freshly homemade.
Breakfast&Lunch: quiche, sandwiches, toasts, soup
Desert: Milksshakes, cake, pralines, pancakes, ice cream.
Or just pass by for a coffee creation, a good tea or another drink (beer, wine, gin...) If you want to buy a Belgian chocolate present for yourself or for your family : pass by for our artisanal Belgian pralines, macarons,...
+32-3-2987921
Website
9:00 - 17:00
Breakfast - Lunch - Desert. All menu is freshly homemade.
Breakfast&Lunch: quiche, sandwiches, toasts, soup
Desert: Milksshakes, cake, pralines, pancakes, ice cream.
Or just pass by for a coffee creation, a good tea or another drink (beer, wine, gin...) If you want to buy a Belgian chocolate present for yourself or for your family : pass by for our artisanal Belgian pralines, macarons,...
SAUNAS
Botermelkbaan 50 SCHOTEN
+32 36580937
Website
Mon-Sun 12.00-24.00 hours
Very nice sauna a bit out of town (approx. 12km)
+32 36580937
Website
Mon-Sun 12.00-24.00 hours
Very nice sauna a bit out of town (approx. 12km)
De Lescluzestraat 63
+32 32395195
Website
12-01h
Come and relax in this beautiful sauna in Antwerp. We have a large whirlpool, swimming pool, dry sauna and steam bath. Also dark rooms available, video room, sling room and sex(y) ballroom with music. In our bar-restaurant you can also relax with a drink or eat something.
+32 32395195
Website
12-01h
Come and relax in this beautiful sauna in Antwerp. We have a large whirlpool, swimming pool, dry sauna and steam bath. Also dark rooms available, video room, sling room and sex(y) ballroom with music. In our bar-restaurant you can also relax with a drink or eat something.
SEX SHOPS
Sint Jacobsmarkt 75
+32 37707393
Website
Daily from 12h till 20h, Sat from 14h till 20h Sun and holidays closed. Every last saturday of the month closed.
Gay Adult Shop - Gay Cruising, Toys, DarkroomGetting in the mood while visiting our store? Or just feeling it and wanting to come get some fun? In the back of our store we have a special place for you to get into some action! 100 square meters of ambience lit corridors and smaller spaces are available for you to have some nice and passionate fun. That‘s right, our cruising is waiting for all of you bad boys out there! Glory holes included, of course!
+32 37707393
Website
Daily from 12h till 20h, Sat from 14h till 20h Sun and holidays closed. Every last saturday of the month closed.
Gay Adult Shop - Gay Cruising, Toys, DarkroomGetting in the mood while visiting our store? Or just feeling it and wanting to come get some fun? In the back of our store we have a special place for you to get into some action! 100 square meters of ambience lit corridors and smaller spaces are available for you to have some nice and passionate fun. That‘s right, our cruising is waiting for all of you bad boys out there! Glory holes included, of course!
LEATHER & FETISH STORES
Falconplein 14
+32 3 5015171
Website
11-19h, Fri+Sat 11-21h, Sun 13-18h
Mister B Antwerp, our Antwerp MrB Flagship store, has opened its doors in December 2014. This one-of-a-kind retail store lies in Flanders’ largest city and heart of the fetish community, on the leyline of the historic centre and the gorgeous MAS. The store’s expert team consists of Steve and Bart, who will deliver all the trusted products and services you’ve come to expect from Mister B Amsterdam and Berlin, with the same quality that has become the hallmark of Mister B. The fetish community in Antwerp has been growing at a fast pace, not only is it home to one of Europe’s biggest fetish clubs The Boots, it is also the city that hosts a Leather Pride weekend that is fast growing into one of the biggest indoor fetish events of Europe. This is the right time to be in Antwerp, a beautiful and open-minded city that has a lot to offer to its inhabitants as well as its visitors.
+32 3 5015171
Website
11-19h, Fri+Sat 11-21h, Sun 13-18h
Mister B Antwerp, our Antwerp MrB Flagship store, has opened its doors in December 2014. This one-of-a-kind retail store lies in Flanders’ largest city and heart of the fetish community, on the leyline of the historic centre and the gorgeous MAS. The store’s expert team consists of Steve and Bart, who will deliver all the trusted products and services you’ve come to expect from Mister B Amsterdam and Berlin, with the same quality that has become the hallmark of Mister B. The fetish community in Antwerp has been growing at a fast pace, not only is it home to one of Europe’s biggest fetish clubs The Boots, it is also the city that hosts a Leather Pride weekend that is fast growing into one of the biggest indoor fetish events of Europe. This is the right time to be in Antwerp, a beautiful and open-minded city that has a lot to offer to its inhabitants as well as its visitors.
Nosestraat 6
+32 3 2320827
Website
Thu, Fri, Sat 11-20h, Sun 14-17h, also by appointment
Specialised in leather, rubber & other fetish gear, aimed more at men, but women are very welcome. Also very exclusive "made to measure" possibilities. Wide range of adult toys. Exclusive Belgian seller of Sparta‘s Harness, Maskulo & MOI Submission.
Shop im Herzen des Zentrums von Antwerpen. Handgefertigte Accessoires aus Leder & Gummi, SM Toys, sowie unsere Massschneiderei stehen Ihnen zur Verfügung. Besuchen Sie unseren Webshop. Exclusif: Sparta‘s Harness, Maskulo & MOI Submission.
+32 3 2320827
Website
Thu, Fri, Sat 11-20h, Sun 14-17h, also by appointment
Specialised in leather, rubber & other fetish gear, aimed more at men, but women are very welcome. Also very exclusive "made to measure" possibilities. Wide range of adult toys. Exclusive Belgian seller of Sparta‘s Harness, Maskulo & MOI Submission.
Shop im Herzen des Zentrums von Antwerpen. Handgefertigte Accessoires aus Leder & Gummi, SM Toys, sowie unsere Massschneiderei stehen Ihnen zur Verfügung. Besuchen Sie unseren Webshop. Exclusif: Sparta‘s Harness, Maskulo & MOI Submission.
SHOPS
Draakstraat 34
+32 3 2260804
Website
Thur, Fri, Sat + Sun 13-19h
LGBT store and publisher Kartonnen Dozen is located at Draakstraat 34, near Het Roze Huis Antwerpen and in the beautiful neighbourhood 'Zurenborg'. Large collection of books and dvds for all ages, new and second hand. Free LGBT information.
+32 3 2260804
Website
Thur, Fri, Sat + Sun 13-19h
LGBT store and publisher Kartonnen Dozen is located at Draakstraat 34, near Het Roze Huis Antwerpen and in the beautiful neighbourhood 'Zurenborg'. Large collection of books and dvds for all ages, new and second hand. Free LGBT information.
PIERCING & TATTOOS
Kammenstraat 68
+32 3 2328289
Website
Mon - Sat 11-18h
The most established piercing studio of Antwerp. Huge collection, professional and hygienic. No appointment necessary. Friendly, young staff. In the center of the Fashion District..
+32 3 2328289
Website
Mon - Sat 11-18h
The most established piercing studio of Antwerp. Huge collection, professional and hygienic. No appointment necessary. Friendly, young staff. In the center of the Fashion District..
TOURIST INFO
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS · HELP
Draakplaats 1
+32 477510305
Website
Active sports and cultural fun for gays, lesbians & their friends. Every week: over 12 sports disciplines... Check us out on www.activecompany.be.
+32 477510305
Website
Active sports and cultural fun for gays, lesbians & their friends. Every week: over 12 sports disciplines... Check us out on www.activecompany.be.
Appelmansstraat 12
+32 32939590
Website
Social and health service organization for male sexworkers and escorts. Free+anonymous services.
+32 32939590
Website
Social and health service organization for male sexworkers and escorts. Free+anonymous services.
Draakplaats 1
+32 32880084
Website
weekdays 12-2h, weekend 12-3h/12-2h
Antwerp’s charming LGBT community house and it’s nice café Den Draak. Nice and mixed crowd, all ages. Very open to international contacts and exchange of experiences and information. Umbrella organization for LGBT groups in the province of Antwerp.
+32 32880084
Website
weekdays 12-2h, weekend 12-3h/12-2h
Antwerp’s charming LGBT community house and it’s nice café Den Draak. Nice and mixed crowd, all ages. Very open to international contacts and exchange of experiences and information. Umbrella organization for LGBT groups in the province of Antwerp.
Rooseveltplaats 12
+32 32386868
Website
by appointment only
Aids and STD prevention, counseling and support. All information (in Dutch, summary in English and French) on sexual health for men having sex with men: www.mannenseks.be
+32 32386868
Website
by appointment only
Aids and STD prevention, counseling and support. All information (in Dutch, summary in English and French) on sexual health for men having sex with men: www.mannenseks.be