We don't take reservations for groups under 6.

White

 

Glass

Bottle

  • 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.

6,5

32

  • Chifoumi 2022 (Natural) / Des Quatres Pierres / Chenin, Viognier & Petit Manseng / Languedoc, France / 12% ABV
    This medium-bodied, unfiltered white wine spends six months on the lees, giving a smooth texture to this wine that starts off with a candied sweetness and then continues to evolve on the palate for a while.

 

9

45

  • Ried Gösinger Dorner 2023/ Weingut Waltner / 100% Grüner Veltliner / AOC Wagram, Austria / 13,5% ABV
    This Austrian classic is grown using the oldest vines in Gerald Waltner’s vineyard; it features bright fruity notes, a hint of cream, a long taste, and of course the touch of pepper on the finish that Grüner Veltliner is known for.

8

40

  • PinotAuxerrois-Chardonnay 2022 / 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

  • Pinot Gris 2022 / Gloire de Duras / 100% Pinot Gris / Wilderen, Belgium / 12% ABV
    An award-winning Pinot Gris from the Limburg region of Belgium, featuring notes of pear and stone fruit.

 

8

40

 

Orange

 

Glass

Bottle

  • Tète Orange (Natural) / Les Tètes / 100% Muscadelle  / Languedoc-Roussillon, France / 11,5% ABV
    This well-balanced, small-production wine features soft tannins and a nice mixture of fleshy fruit and mineral notes on the palate, making it a great entry point for those curious about orange wine.

7

35

 

Rosé

 

Glass

Bottle

  • Rosado Preito Picudo 2023 / Bodegas Tampesta / 100% Preito Picudo / DO Leon, Spain / 14% ABV
    This vibrant rosé, with its distinct light ruby color, is made using solely a rare grape that is indigenous to the Leon Y Castilla region. On the nose you’ll notice dried apricot and tropical fruit, while on the palate an initial freshness is followed by a pleasant sweetness that reminds one of wild strawberries.

 

7

35

  • Rosato di Sangiovese 2022 (Bio) / Montalbino / 100% Sangiovese / Toscana Rosato IGT, Italy / 12,5% ABV
    The famous Italian grapes from this small vineyard are harvested by hand, carried to the cellar, and selected individually. The result is a balanced, fuller-bodied rosé, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

 

7

35

  • Rosé Brut 2021 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    Our bestselling wine by far, this dry, elegant sparkling rosé is created using the same method as champagne and features subtle red fruit notes.

 

8

40

 

 

Red

 

Glass

Bottle

  •  Blaufrankish vom Kalk 2022 / Markus Altenburger / 100% Blaufrankish / Burgenland, Austria / 12,5% ABV
    This fresh, dry, medium-bodied red wine has a lovely ruby color, and features notes of blackberries combined with a slightly mineral taste from the limestone soil.

7

35

  •  Kalkmergel 2022 / Pfirmann / 100% Spätburgunder / Pfalz, Germany / 13,5% ABV
    An exquisite example of the German grape that is similar to Pinot Noir and from one of the most famous wine regions in the country, this medium-bodied red spends twelve months on oak barrels of various ages, so on top of the fine tannins and red fruit notes, it has a long, slightly creamy taste. As if that’s not enough, it is also organic and vegan.

7

35

  • Rosso 2022 (Natural) / Oltretorrente Rossoa / Barbera Blend / DOC Colli Tortonesi, Italy / 14,5% ABV
    This elegant, medium-bodied red wine features notes of strawberries and other red fruits, and is matured in concrete tanks, so you only taste the grapes. Great for wine purists.

 

7

35

  • Clés en Main Rouge 2022 / Domaine des Deux Clés / Grenache Noir with Piquepoul Noir and Syrah / Corbières, France / 14% ABV
    A medium-bodied blend made up of mostly old Grenache vines and the uncommon Piquepoul varietal native to the region; the grapes are crushed manually and allowed to ferment spontaneously, giving the winey a juicy flavor and fine structure.

7

35

  • 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!

 

7,5

38

  • 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.

7

35

 

 

Sparkling

 

Glass

Bottle

  • Rosé Brut 2021 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    See Rosé.

8

40

  • Vinter / Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company / Copenhagen, Denmark / 5% ABV
    Ever had a low-alcohol sparkling tea from Denmark? Didn’t think so. But this light and lovely concoction from Copenhagen mixes flavors of chai, black tea, and white tea to perfection

 

8

40

  • Eisenkraut & Quitte / Von Wiesen / Rheingau, Germany / 0% ABV
    This delightful concoction of simpler’s joy (ijzerhard) and quince (kweepeer) is a refreshing choice for those who crave the feel of a champagne coupe—but still have work to do.

 

6

30

*A quick note about natural wines: natural wines are not simply organic. Generally, the term is applied to vineyards who reject today’s sophisticated winemaking technology, and seek to produce wine in the same manner they did a century ago.  This means the yeast they use tends to be wild, sulfites are usually not added,

and the vineyard’s environmental impact is minimal.

 

 

Liquids That Aren’t Wine

Beer

 

Glass

  • Rex / 6,9% ABV
    A dazzling combination of fruit and hops created by the famous Antwerp cheesemongers, Van Tricht.

4,5

  • Orval / 6,2% ABV
    A trappist beer first brewed in 1931 and gaining fans ever since.

 

4,5

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

4,5

  • Mikkeleer Energibajer / 0% ABV
    Made in Ghent, this non-alcoholic beer is full of taste,
    with hoppy notes and enough vitamin B to get you moving.

4,5

 

Coffee

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

Espresso

2,9

Double Espresso

3,2

Americano

3,2

Cappuccino

3,8

Flat White

4,3

Latte

4

 

Hot Chocolate & Chai

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

4

Hot Chocolate
Vegan

5

Chai Latte

4,5

Dirty Chai Latte

5

 

 

Iced

Iced Latte

6

Iced Americano

4,5

Iced Chai Latte

6

 

All our drinks can be made with oat-milk.


Teas & Herbal Infusions

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

Earl Grey (Black)

3,5

English Breakfast (Black)

3,5

Orange (Black)

3,5

Steamed Zomba (Green)

3,5

Peach & Ginger (Green)

3,5

White Hibiscus (White)

3,5

Rooibos

4

Chamomille

4

Spearmint

4

 

Soft Drinks & Water

Fritz Cola (20 cL) 

3,5

Fritz Cola Light (20 cL) 

3,5

Fritz Rhubarb Soda (20cL)

3,5

Fritz Lemonade Lemon (20cL)

3,5

Ginger Ale (20 cL)

3,8

Ginger Beer (20 cL)

3,8

Apple Juice (20 cL)

3

Sparkling Water (20cL)

2,5

Still Water (20cL)

2,5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh Yeah, Food Is a Thing

  • Hummus
    Served with crackers

7

  • Olives
    Large, green Bella Cerignola olives

5

  • Petit Saucissons Secs
    Cocktail salami from France (may contain nuts)

7

  • Cheese of the Season
    Brought to you by Van Tricht (crackers may contain nuts)

 

9,5

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Check the stand - By Cookiele

4

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)

4,5

  • Lavender Blueberry Cake
    Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)

4,5

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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

 

 

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).

 

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