The Archive – the award-winning wine bar in Antwerp city center
Welcome to The archive, the award-winning wine bar in the heart of Antwerp. In our historic building on Geefsstraat, you can taste carefully selected wines from ad bibendum, Belgian beers from small breweries and delicious charcuterie and cheeses. The unique setting – a 19th-century cast-iron building – makes every wine evening a special experience. Whether you come for a relaxed glass of wine, a cozy wine tasting, or a stylish event, at Het Archief you'll enjoy top quality, warm service, and a pure atmosphere. Discover why we were voted best wine bar in Antwerp in 2023 and 2024.
A hidden gem of metal and history
. Everyone knows the Book Tower in Ghent – 50 kilometers away.
But no one knows the metal book tower you will soon be sitting in: an architectural masterpiece from 1850, designed by the visionary engineer Théodore Lebens.
This place is unique: one of the first metal book towers on the European mainland – built entirely of cast iron. The building was designed in 1851 to house the archives of the Province. A revolutionary feat of technology, architecture and history.
Today it is a lively, stylish wine bar in an industrial masterpiece that remained hidden for years.
✨ Step into THE ARCHIVE – where taste, heritage and character come together.
read here more about the history of this unique building.
Plan an unforgettable event in our unique wine bar! Book now and create unforgettable memories.
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WINE BAR AND WINE SHOP
WINES-BEERS-COFFEE
CHARCUTERIE -CHEESES
Opening hours:
THURSDAY
12:00-18:00
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
12:00 – 20:00
BAKER ALDO:
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY
09:00-15:00
ADDRESS :
GEEFSSTRAAT 5
2000 Antwerp
+32 468 221251
Info@inhetarchief.be










