Going out in the historic center of Antwerp
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
Photo: Antwerp quays in the South of Antwerp, at the former Zuidersluis
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The largest concentration of bars in Antwerp can be found on and around Groenplaats and Grote Markt. Other terraces can be found on Vrijdagmarkt, Handschoenmarkt, Hendrik Conscienceplein, Lijnwaadmarkt, St.-Jansvliet and Veemarkt as well as in Suikerrui, Oude Koornmarkt, Hoogstraat, Papenstraatje, Jan Blomstraat, Blauwmoezelstraat, Vlasmarkt and alongside the quays of the Scheldt, including the Noorderterras (Jordaenskaai) and the Zuiderterras (Ernest Van Dijckkaai), on the banks of the Scheldt.
Most of the discotheques and karaoke bars are near Grote Markt, as well dance cafes, party cafes, and gay bars. Between Grote Markt and the River Scheldt film lovers will enjoy discovering the Cartoon's movie theatre (Kaasstraat 4-6), showing art films in three cosy theatres.
The St. Andries neighbourhood also has a number of neighbourhood pubs and summer terraces in Sint-Andriesplaats, Kloosterstraat en Nationalestraat.
