White

 

Glass 

Bottle 

 

 

 

  • La Croisée des Schistes / Domaine Montgilet / 100% Chenin Blanc / AOC Anjou, France / 12% ABV
    This wonderfully fresh but full-bodied white from the Loire valley is made from hand picked grapes and has a spiciness and intensity that is perfect for winter. 

8

40

  • Riesling Kabinett 2022 / Schönberg / 100% Riesling / Hessische Bergstrasse, Germany / 8,5% ABV
    In the mood for something light, elegant, and sweet? This late harvest style Riesling is an absolute delight. 

7

35

  • Catch of the Day 2023 / Weingut Kaufmann / Riesling, Weissburgunder / Reingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    A crisp, balanced and delicious Riesling, with the right amount of Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) to add that perfect hint of freshness.  

7

35

  • PinotAuxerrois-Chardonnay 2023 / Valke Vleug / 80% Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Chardonnay / Puurs, Belgium / 11,5% ABV
    Finally, a wine from Antwerp! This light, crisp wine from our region features notes of stone fruit and has a long, juicy aftertaste. 

8

40

  • Langenlois 2023 (Bio) / Weingut Weszeli / 100% Grüner Veltliner / DAC Kamptal, Austria /12% ABV
    A crisp white (and vegan) wine from the area of Austria famous for its Grüner Veltliners, its white fruit notes offer a taste that is as refined as it is enjoyable. 

8

40

Sparkling 

 

Glass 

Bottle 

  • Rosé Brut 2022 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    Our best selling wine by far, this dry, elegant sparkling rosé is created using the same method as champagne and features subtle red fruit notes.  

8

40

  • Ginzu Spritzer / Botan Distillery / Botanical Blend  Antwerp, Belgium / 0,0% ABV
    A non-alcoholic aperitif made from self-cultivated botanicals, this spritzer features a blend of citrus, ginger, and yuzu notes.  

10

50

Orange

 

Glass 

Bottle 

  • Cuvée Orange Gewürztraminer 2022 / Norman Hardie / 100% Gewürztraminer / Wellington, Canada / 11,5% ABV
    A stunning and complex wine that has been fermented on the skins for 28 days to get it’s signature colour and flavour. Hints of lychee, grapefruit and rose petals make this a great sipping wine for those who feel a little adventurous.  

9

45

  • Contrepoint 2022 / Vin de Liège / Solaris & Souvignier Gris/ AOP Côtes de Sambre et Meuse, Belgium / 13% ABV
    This orange wine from Liège has notes of cardamon and cinnamon on the nose, while on the palate you have long, evolving taste of ripe melon, orange zest, and honey. It is as special as it is exquisite.  

10

50

  • oOo 2023 / Lepa Vida / 100% Malvasia / Vipavska Dolina, Slovenia / 13,5%
    oOo stands for “Out of Office” and once you casually sip this full-bodied (and fully dry) wine with its golden hue and its rich flavors of dried apricots you’ll certainly want to be.

8

40

 

 

 

Rosé

 

Glass 

Bottle 

  • Proyecto L.P. 2024 / Vinos Llámalo X / 100% Listán Prieto / Castile-La Mancha, Spain / 12% ABV
    Somewhere between light red and dark rosé, this summertime wine is as juicy as it is divine. It comes from a rare grape whose only traces were on the Canary Islands before the winemaker brought it back to its original home on the Iberian peninsula. It is also aged for three months in giant, unglazed clay amphoras, further connecting this beautiful wine to its glorious past.  

9

45

  • Rosé Brut 2022 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    See Sparkling section.  

8

40

Red

 

Glass 

Bottle 

  •  L’Arène 2023 / Domaine de la Bouvaude / Grenache Noir, Carignan, & Syrah / AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Rousset Les Vignes, France / 14,5% ABV
    This triumphant trio of grapes is the perfect combination: the rich body and fruitful aroma of Grenache, the dark color and spicy flavor of Syrah and the finishing splash of the Carignan to even out the blend.  

7

35

  •  Löss Spätburgunder / Stefan Meyer / 100% Spätburgunder / Pfalz, Germany / 13,5 ABV
    The grapes for this wine are grown on ‘löss’ soil, which gives it it’s signature mineral aftertaste. Combine this with notes dark cherry and forest fruit and the result is a tantalising red that is best served a little chilled. A perfect fall wine.  

7

35

  • Efimero Tinto 2024 / Bodegas Fabregas / 100% Parraleta /DO Somontano, Aragon, Spain / 12% ABV
    An elegant wine made from a rare grape (known as Tinta Caiada in Portugal) which is susceptible to many diseases and has a low yield. Did that stop the people at Fabregas? Absolutely not, and it makes this robust wine, with its red fruit notes and a hint of cream, even more of a gem.  

8

40

  • Bodegas Quixote 2020 / DOP Pago Casa del Blanco / Merlot, Tempranillo & Petit Verdot / La Mancha, Spain / 14,5% ABV
    This bold red wine is aged for twelve months in French and American oak barrels, then stored in a cellar for three years, giving you this woody, full-bodied wine with a long aftertaste. 

8

40

  • Mon Ross 2023 / Forteto della Luja / 100% Barbera / Barbera d’Asti, Italy / 13,5% ABV
    Barbera is famous for high acidity, juiciness, and velvety structure, which combine to make it a very drinkable wine. In fact, it is said that Barolo is what everyone talks about from Piedmont, but Barbera is what everyone drinks—here’s you chance to find out why! 

8

40

Liquids That Aren’t Wine

 

Glass 

  • Ouwen Duiker / 7,0% ABV
    A Belgian craft beer that uses rye and American hops to produce (respectively) the delicious mix of bitterness and fruitiness in this dry blonde ale.  

4,8

  • Tripel d'Anvers / 8,0% ABV
    A strong blonde with some spicy aromas and a creamy aftertaste. 

4,8

  • ’t Verzet Unplugged / 0,4% ABV
    A hazy and unfiltered IPA from Anzegem, Belgium. 

4.5

Single Origin Coffee

Our beans are brought to you by Crossroast/Caffe Mundi (Oude Beurs 24, 2000 Antwerpen)

Espresso

3.0

Double Espresso

3,5

Americano

3,8

Cappuccino

3,9

Flat White

4,5

Latte

4,5

Hot Chocolate & Chai

Hot Chocolate
Choose between Milk, Dark, White or Ruby Chocolate 

4,9

 

Chai Latte

4,5

Dirty Chai Latte

5

 Teas & Herbal Infusions 

Our teas are brought to you by Songbird/Caffe Mundi (Oude Beurs 24, 2000 Antwerpen).

Earl Grey (Black)

3.7

English Breakfast (Black)

3.7

Satemwa Lemongrass (Green)

3.7

Steamed Zomba (Green)

3.7

Peach & Ginger (Green)

3.7

White Hibiscus (White)

3.7

Apple Dream (Fruit Infusion)

3.7

Warm Apple Juice

4

Rooibos

4

Chamomille

4

Spearmint

4

Soft Drinks & Water 

Fritz Cola (20 cL) 

3.8

Fritz Cola Zero (20 cL) 

3.8

Fritz Lemonade Lemon (20cL)

3.8

Fentimans Rose Lemonade (20cL)

3,8

Thomas Henry Ginger Ale (20 cL)

3,8

Thomas Henry Ginger Beer (20 cL)

3,8

De Drie Wilgen Apple Juice (20 cL)

3,5

Bru Sparkling Water (20cL)

3

Bru Still Water (20cL)

3

Oh Yeah, Food Is a Thing

  • Hummus
    Served with crackers, and brought to you by Falafel Tof 

8

  • Olives
    Large, green Bella Cerignola olives from Italy  

6

  • Lola Montez Cheese and Crackers
    Brought to you by Van Tricht, this hard Tomme cheese is made with raw milk from Swiss Brown (Braunvieh) cows, rolled in dried spring flowers and left to mature for four to six months, giving it a rich taste and mild floral aroma.  Note: the crackers may contain nuts.  

9,5

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Check the stand - By Cookiele 

4,3

  • Cookie DoughBrownie
    Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts) 

5

  • Apple Cinnamon Cake
    Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)

4,8

 

  • Chocolate Marble Cake
    Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)

4,8

 

About Us

Luddites is bookstore, wine bar and 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.

Pronunciation

Luddites is not a French word and is not pronounced like “crudités.” Luddites believed in Luddism and claimed to be followers of Ned Ludd, a largely fictional character probably based on King Lud of Britain, who was also largely fictional. Thus, it is pronounced luh-daits, just like supporters of King James II’s claim to the throne were called Jacobites (ja-kub-baits).

We Don’t Have Wifi

Because we are luddites. It’s right there in the name, silly.

Allergenen/Allergens

Voedselallergie? In onze producten kunnen verschillende soorten allergenen aanwezig zijn. De samenstelling van de producten kan wijzigen. Vraag het een medewerker.

Any food allergies? Our products may contain various allergens. The product composition may vary. Please ask a staff member.