Antwerp Gay Bars

Cafe Hessenhuis is a popular gay & lesbian bar Antwerp's trendy neighborhood near the MAS Museum and red-light district.

The bar features a large dance floor that gets packed on the weekends with talented DJs spinning the best party anthems. You can also catch Eurovision viewing parties and drag shows from Antwerp's best drag queens!

Café den Draak is a "straight-friendly" bar in Antwerp, located in Zurenborg, across from the rainbow bridge at Draakplaats. It’s a small, no-nonsense spot known for its afternoon and evening crowd, with a steady stream of locals stopping in for beer or a mixed drink.

The terrace has outdoor heating, and there’s a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Snacks are limited, but the service is consistent and the atmosphere stays lively, especially later in the day.

The cafe/bar also hosts occasional themed parties, with guest DJs and drag queens for entertainment.

Café Twilight is a gay-friendly café-bar in central Antwerp, just off the main shopping street. It’s best known for its large, sunny terrace, which fills up fast on warm days.

Inside is cosy, lending the space a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly, the crowd is mixed, and special events like Eurovision watch parties with drag hosts give the place extra draw during big weekends.

Cafe DeLux is a gay cafe and bar in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium. Regular drag shows featuring local drag queens. Relaxed atmosphere, pretty floral interior decorations.

Bonaparte is a versatile venue in the heart of the historic center of Antwerp, which has been part of the gay community for many years. Hosting regular karaoke nights, drag shows (including bingos and brunches). Have a classic meal for lunch and dinner, then start your night out with a few cocktails and dance whilst their resident DJ is spinning the decks.

The Fetish Cafe in Antwerp hosts a wide variety of events and parties, catering to pretty much any fetish. BDSM, ropes, feet, wax, fire, and more goes down in their dungeon. This is not a sex or cruising club, but sex is allowed in the dungeon. The crowd here is mixed, expect straight people to be taking part. Not sure how to get started? Fetish Cafe also hosts workshops and demonstrations.