Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Antwerp

One of Antwerp's oldest and most authentic brown cafés, tucked in a medieval alley near Groenplaats. Dogs are genuinely welcome here, the interior is dark, warm, and full of wooden booths where dogs settle comfortably under the table. The beer list focuses on Belgian Trappist and abbey ales. A genuine Antwerp institution with a relaxed attitude to dogs.

A legendary Antwerp café on the Vlasmarkt, one of the city's most beloved neighbourhood squares. Café Beveren is famous for its mechanical organ (it still plays live accordion on weekends) and for being completely unpretentious and dog-friendly. The terrace on the square is the best people-watching spot in the old town. Dogs are absolutely welcome.

A beloved Antwerp bar and music venue on the Kasteelplein. Dogs are welcome on the large terrace and in the bar area. The atmosphere is laid-back and the clientele is a mix of students, musicians, and neighbourhood regulars. Good selection of craft beers and natural wines. The terrace is one of the nicest outdoor spots in this part of the city.

Het Eilandje (The Little Island) is Antwerp's regenerated harbour district north of the centre, now home to the MAS museum and a string of waterfront restaurants and bars with terraces facing the old docks. Dogs are welcome on virtually all of these terraces. The wide open dockside setting means there's always plenty of space. The area is less crowded than the old centre and one of the best dog-friendly dining areas in the city.

A well-regarded Antwerp restaurant on the Schelde riverside with a terrace directly facing the river. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and the setting is beautiful, wide views of the Schelde and the left bank. The menu is Belgian-French with quality ingredients. A slightly more upscale option for a dog-friendly dinner with a view.