ANTWERP
Antwerp is the undisputed Leather capital of Belgium. And it’s home to Darklands, the planet’s hottest Leather event.
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WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
The Boots (Van Aerdstr 22) Europe’s largest Leather club. Six floors of filthy behavior. Part bar, part sex club, entrance is on a membership basis. link
Café DeLux (Melkmarkt 18) Leather-friendly spot in Antwerp’s historic center. link
Café Twilight/Cock (Nieuwstad 4) Leather-friendly gay bar with a large terrace. link
Fetish Café (Kleini Pieter Potstr 8) A café in the basement of a 16th-century monastery serves a mixed kinky crowd. link
Wijnbar Neroen (Lijnwaadmarkt 6) A fetish-friendly spot in the center of Antwerp. link
WHERE TO FUCK
The Boots (Van Aerdstr 22) Europe’s largest Leather club. Six floors of filthy behavior. Part bar, part sex club, entrance is on a membership basis. link
Club Random (Geulincxstr 28) Fetish-friendly club with cruising area. link
Gay Sauna ‘t Herenhuis (De Lescluzestr 63) High-class bathhouse in a mansion. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
Club Random (Geulincxstr 28) Fetish-friendly club with cruising area. link
Hard On London’s hardcore dance-slash-sex parties come to Antwerp. link
H.I.M Belgium Fetish dance parties. Check their page for events. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Mister B (Falconpl 14) Local branch of the much loved Amsterdam-based chain. link
Toys 4 Boys (Nosestr 6) High-quality fetish shop. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
a&o Hotel Antwerpen Centraal (Pelikaanstraat 20) Gay-friendly hotel and hostel located right next to Antwerp Central Station. link
Aparthotel Adagio Antwerp City Center (Plantin en Moretuslei) Leather-friendly apartment-style hotel located near the city center. A Darklands host hotel. link
The ASH (Italiëlei 237) Centrally located hotel and hostel. link
A-STAY Antwerp (Pelikaanstraat 86) Hip hotel close to Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Astoria Hotel Antwerp (Korte Herentalsestr 5) Laid-back hotel in the Diamond District. A former Darklands host hotel. link
B&B Guesthouse Leman (Generaal Lemanstr 16) Leather-friendly B&B in the business district. link
Emperors 48 (Keizerstr 48) Leather-friendly B&B in a historic house. link
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station (Pelikaanstr 10-16) Get your Hilton points at this property close to, you guessed it, Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Hilton Antwerp Old Town (Groenplaats 32) Get your Hilton points at this leather-friendly property in the center of historic Antwerp. link
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp – City Centre (Frankrijklei 4-6) Centrally located hotel convenient for transit options and close to Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City – North (Italiëlei 2a) Leather-friendly hotel close to the Boots. A Darklands host hotel. link
Hotel Indigo Antwerp – City Center (Koningin Astridpl 43) Contemporary hotel near Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Hotel Jamingo (Frankrijklei 53) Centrally located fetish-friendly hotel. A Darklands host hotel. link
ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station (Lange Kievitstr 145) Budget hotel near Antwerp Central Station. A former Darklands host hotel. link
Lindner Hotel Antwerp (Lange Kievitstr 125) Upscale Hyatt property near Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Maek Hotel Antwerpen Centraal – Handwritten Collection (Quinten Matsijslei 25) Leather-friendly high-end hotel near Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Middelheim Guest House (Prins Boudewijnlaan 139) Gay-friendly B&B outside the center in the southern part of the city, not far from the airport. link
Moxy Antwerp (Jan van Gentstr 16) Get your Marriott points at this property located a bit southwest of the center. A Darklands host hotel. link
Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp Berchem (Borsbeeksebrug 34) Gay-friendly contemporary hotel outside the city center. link
Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp City Centre (Koningin Astridplein 14) Leather-friendly hotel steps from Antwerp Central Station. A Darklands host hotel. link
Premier Suites Antwerp (Appelmansstr 31) Furnished serviced apartments and rooms in the Diamond District. A Darklands host hotel. link
Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City (Tunnelplaats 5) Chain hotel very close to the Boots. link
Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, Antwerp (Koningin Astridpl 7B) Gay-friendly modern hotel close to Antwerp Central Station. link
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection (Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24) Get your Marriott points at this centrally located luxury property. A Darklands host hotel. link
The Soul Antwerp (Marnixplaats 15) Gay-friendly hip apartments in a hip neighborhood. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Blend (Londonstr 18) A friendly place for breakfast and lunch. link
Da Giovanni (Jan Blomstr 8) Very popular Italian restaurant. link
Ellis Gourmet Burger (Sint-Aldegondiskaai 52/54) A European take on classic American burgers. link
De nieuwe boterham (Plantinkaai 14) Very-gay friendly place for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. link
Refill (Kleine Koraalberg 8) Gay restaurant with outdoor seating. link
Story Urban Deli Shop (Godefriduskaai 2) Popular spot for breakfast and brunch. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
Sportclub het Eiland (Zeevaartstraat 10) This gay-friendly gym is a partner of Darklands. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
Roxy Tattoo & Piercing (Kammenstr 68) Gay-friendly salon in the fashion district. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
MSC Belgium Fetish-loving men of Belgium. Check their calendar to see what’s going on in Belgium. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
February/March
Darklands (Leather & Fetish Pride Belgium) Antwerp plays host to the hottest leather event on earth. Thousands of guys from around the world gather to drink, shop, dance, and fuck, all under one enormous roof. link
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