Luddites

Luddites is a project dreamed up by Richard Bolte and Jorien Caers on one dark, stormy night. We think it was also the Ides of March or something—but, like, in October of 2018. After months planning, renovating and deciding we're never coming near a can of paint again, Luddites opened its door on the 5th of March 2020.

Luddites is a safe haven for people who want to evade the digital world, in pursuit of quietude or Bacchic bliss. Housed in a historic building in the center of Antwerp, we offer the largest selection of English books in the city, as well as a great selection of Dutch books. Hidden just up the stairs is a wine bar where customers can enjoy an exceptional but affordable glass of wine. We also regularly schedule events like literary salons, book clubs and whatever else we end up plotting.