Before dinner, after the spa, or simply because you need a beautiful place to sit with a glass of something excellent — that’s what Henry’s Bar in Antwerp is for. Tucked inside the Botanic Sanctuary Hotel, it’s the kind of bar that makes you want to arrive early and stay late.
The Setting at Henry’s Bar
Think impossibly chic fireside retreat. Warm lighting, comfortable seating, that convivial hum of quiet conversations and clinking glasses. The bar sits adjacent to Henry’s Bistro, making it the natural place to start or end your evening.
During the festive season, Henry’s Bar becomes even more special. That Christmas atmosphere, a fire crackling (or at least the feeling of one), and the sense that you’re tucked into something historic and beautiful.
What to Drink @ Henry’s Bar Antwerp
The bar menu is extensive — genuinely impressive without being overwhelming.
- Champagne & Sparkling: Grand champagnes headline, but you’ll also find Italian proseccos, Alsatian crémants, and German sekts. Perfect for celebrating or just because.
- Cocktails & Mocktails: The signature cocktails lean botanical (fitting, given the setting). Classic martinis and negronis sit alongside house creations that play with herbs and unexpected ingredients. Mocktails are treated with the same care.
- Wine: A serious selection from the monastery cellars. By the glass or bottle, with staff who genuinely know what they’re pouring.
- Belgian Beers: Because you’re in Belgium. Local craft options alongside the classics.
- What I ordered: A botanical gin cocktail that arrived with more garnish than I expected and tasted like the garden outside. Followed by a margherita because it felt right. The bar food mirrors the bistro’s quality — elevated snacks designed for sharing.
If you’re pre-dinner, keep it light. If you’re post-dinner, let them surprise you with something you wouldn’t normally order.
The Vibe
Good drinks, moody lights, beautiful surroundings, and the kind of ease that makes you forget you’re in the middle of a city. Very classy atmosphere where you can lounge as well.
Worth the Visit
Even if you’re not staying at Botanic Sanctuary, Henry’s Bar is worth a visit when you’re in Antwerp. It’s a proper hotel bar in the best sense — a destination in itself, not just a waiting room for restaurant tables. I would for sure go for cocktails with my girls if I lived in Antwerp, but it’s also a fabulous place for a romantic meetup.
Pair it with dinner at Henry’s Bistro, or drinks at the Veuve Clicquot Lodge during the festive season. Either way, you’re in good hands.
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Location: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, Sint-Jacobsmarkt 28, 2000 Antwerp
Hours: Open daily, 10 AM to 1 AM (last order: 00:30)
Best For: Pre-dinner drinks, nightcaps, romantic evenings, solo unwinding
Dress Code: Smart casual
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome, though weekends can be busy
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