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Het Oud Arsenaal

Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
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Ranked #128 of 527 restaurants in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Cuisines: Café
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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Within striking of Rubens house this 20's cafe is an absoloute must for beer lovers. Whilst it may not have the huge selection of some of the other bars it is probably the most authentic. I went early afternoon and there were more locals than tourists. Food is restricted to boiled eggs,and the traditional salami and cheese plates but the... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Packed with locals and tourists alike, from an unfeasibly early hour,this is the place for a restorative drink away from the bustle of the nearby shopping malls. They don''t come more traditional than this. Just ask for guidance and the knowledgable bar staff will advise on the beer list. As stated, no real food to talk of,but an absolute must... More

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Shropshire
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
137 helpful votes 137 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2011

This is a beer bar, still allows smoking, no food. A proper Belgian bar, the walls and the faces of the regulars are all the same dirty pale yellow, formica topped tables. This is a real throw back to the 1960's, we love it! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2009

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