Oud Arsenaal, Antwerpen,
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Oud Arsenaal
Exceptional based on 28 ratings
Type: Bar

Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4
Antwerpen, Belgium 2000 [ print map ]
032 32 97 45


Hours: 9.00-0.00/wknd:7.30-19.30


Taps: 5
Bottles: About 50

Oud Arsenaal

WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles
Available At This Location (arranged by most recent)
Boelens Balzello 73, Rodenbach 90, 3 Fonteinen Oude Kriek 97, Lefebvre Hopus 75
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28 reviews for Oud Arsenaal
 Ambiance 88%
 Service 78%
 Selection 69%
 Food 80%
 Value 12%
 Overall 75%
 Rating 71%
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BeerBelcher (130), Columbus, Ohio
  72   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1011/15N/A 10/1014/20

October 24, 2008
Oud Arsenaal was probably the least beer-y of the places I visited in Antwerp, but it was a lot of fun. It had a very lively pub atmosphere, we sat with locals, and had a great time here despite a beer list that is a touch small by beer-geek standards. This bar hosted a charming, older crowd that was still rowdy (and very friendly) and a decor that reminded me of a grandmother’s house - wallpaper and warm orange light. More macro brew (Stella) than other places I visited. Cozy booths and a wood-burning stove. This place was packed, with everyone drinking Rodenbach, which came with a bowl of these tiny brined shrimp. There weren’t any curiosities in the beer department here – just the usual suspects which would be the envy of most American beer bars. I had a Rochefort 10 during my visit. Pretty good proximity to Kulminator – the two stops are an easy combo. This wasn’t the best beer experience I had in Antwerp (that was the Waagstuk), but it was easily the most fun.

plovmand (24), Helsinge, Denmark
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/510/1011/15N/A 9/1017/20

August 26, 2008
On the Antwerp tour with the LAN-brew crew we went to this place. At first we though it was too crouded and noisy to enjoy great beers but we had one draght beer just to say we had been there. We ended up staying there till closing time cos all the locals was very friendly and kind and was very interested in our visit. The beer list is very good and I had some Troubadours and the great Chouffe Coffee liqour. Only minus is that it closes at 8 pm.

DSG (41), Tel Aviv, Israel
  68   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/56/1011/15N/A 7/1014/20

August 18, 2008
The place was completely full with locals when I went there and there was no place to seat. It was very loud and quite smoky. The beer list is decent but nothing great. Took a 3 Fonteinen Doesjel and enjoyed it on a table outside in the cold. Not a bad place, I should come here again sometime when is room inside.

jbrus (110), Delft, Netherlands
  74   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1011/15N/AN/A14/20

June 25, 2008
Nice small bar near Vogeltjesmarkt. Ok selection but not to extensive. Good prices for Antwerpen and Belgium in general I think (1.70 for Rodenbach on tap and 2.50 for 37cl Girardin Framboise for example). Friendly staff. It was nice to sit outside in the sun and see all the people pass by on their way to and from the market.

puzzl (72), New York, New York
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/58/1012/15N/AN/A16/20

May 13, 2008
The bar with the single most neighborhoody feel I’ve ever been to. All these drunk 30-40 year-olds singing songs together. Crazy stuff! They had a quite nice selection of lambics here along with stuff like Petit Orval and Chimay Doree. I’d take Kulminator over this obviously but when Kulminator isn’t open this is a great fallback.

nuplastikk (20), Madison, Wisconsin
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/510/1010/15N/AN/A16/20

April 2, 2008
A must hit for the beer enthusiast in Antwerpen. Family owned and quaint, this is the real deal. 10 or so lambics from 2 to 5 euros. Way more beers on the menu. Fairly limited seating. I never tried the food. I can’t wait to get back to this place and drink some De Cam or 3 Fonteinen Gueuze.

Hopduveltommi (9), Holden, Massachusetts
does not count - explanation
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/56/1011/15N/AN/A14/20

March 16, 2008
This place recently changed owners. The current owners used to run a beer store with a nice selection, just down the road. Sadly, that store is closed. Very nice people. Smokey inside! Try the Troubador on tap!

Skinnyviking (63), Copenhagen, Denmark
  74   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1010/15N/AN/A16/20

March 12, 2008
Cosy bar, not many but good beer selection, kind service in spite of the fact that the room was pretty crowded. Kind of old fashinoned which I like. Did not try their food. Audience seemed to be more or less regulars.

JoeMcPhee (262), Jackson Heights, New York
  68   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/109/15N/AN/A14/20

November 4, 2007
Got here early before it got all smoked up. A pretty small (by Belgian standards) list, but it’s okay. I got my hands on a bottle of De Cam Oude Kriek and a Boon Oude Kriek. In a central location and easy to duck into while walking around the town.

Magicdave6 (50), London, England
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/58/1012/15N/AN/A16/20

June 3, 2007
A lambic bar in the centre of Antwerp. Well it had enough lambics to keep me happy and it had westy in also. Had a de cam gueuze, was great and had a mort subite oude gueuze on another visit. Both excellent, nice friendly barman, only problem is it gets smokey inside.

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Scene
Original old brown bar

Noise
Very busy in wknd,because of market

Staff
Very friendly and good advice

Music
Local radio or old musictapes

Food
No food

Parking
Lot of areas in the neighbourhood

Events
Special beers and beer of the month