Korsakov is all the rage nowadays. The bar attracts a big part of the Antwerpian art scene and…read moreeverybody who want to be seen with them. Still it's not a neo-snobbish façade as you might think. The customers are relaxed and friendly. Korsakov has a complete floor for smokers; just take the spiral staircase and take your drink with you. During weekends, don't worry that the bar will close early, unless you mean early in the morning. Since this bar is a very popular place, it might happen that it's completely crammed. Just go to one of the other nice pubs on the square. They are fun too and they have a long history of coolness.

The perfect place for a chill afternoon with the mates or a casual business meeting if you work in…read morethe creative sector. (My meetings involve beer quite often) They have good coffee and great beers on the draft, don't forget to try the house beer named "korsakov", a refreshing Pale Ale that will make sure you drink one more. They have a chill outdoor sitting for this times of warmth, and some good snacks. I am yet to try the proper food but it sounds good. Although I'm becoming a regular here, there are things I really dislike (and they're the reason I didn't give 4 stars). I don't know what the deal is with service in this city, but a lot of the times I find myself in nice, chill places with horrible service. In this particular case, there are a couple members of the staff (not all of them) who have the wrong attitude: Not making eye contact, responding to your questions in a mean way, or even a freaking smile. People often forget it's their job. And no matter what you do for a living, do it right. No wonder why "tipping" is not a thing in Antwerp. But still, I'll be a regular in this place. I can't let this ruin my experience anymore.