Cabron

Cabron is a café for beer, music and social evenings at Kaasrui 1, close to the Grote Markt in Antwerp. Its character combines the familiar feel of a brown café with the energy of a party bar and music venue. The setting works for a daytime coffee, an afternoon drink on the terrace or a livelier night built around performances, DJs and conversation.

Beer is central to the offering, with Belgian classics, Trappist beers, lambic and gueuze, fruit beers, IPAs, wheat beers and low- or no-alcohol choices represented across the drinks list. The selection also includes bottled and draught options, giving the café a broad beer focus rather than a narrow house style. Soft drinks, coffee, tea and homemade-style refreshments provide alternatives for non-beer drinkers.

The bar also serves aperitif drinks, wine, cava, spirits, shots and cocktails. Familiar choices such as spritzes, a mojito, a Moscow Mule and a gin and tonic sit alongside mocktails, so the drinks menu can suit a casual daytime stop as well as a later evening. Coffee specialities and hot chocolate make the venue suitable for a quieter visit before the music gets going.

Food is casual and designed to accompany drinks rather than form a formal dining experience. The menu includes pasta, nachos, hummus, toast, cheese and croque-style snacks, along with smaller bites that work well for sharing. A vegan pasta option is available, and the staff can be approached about allergies or intolerances. The food is practical café fare for a quick meal, a shared snack or something alongside a beer.

Music shapes Cabron’s identity. Regular live shows, DJ sets, gigs and parties bring different rhythms to the space, with live performances associated with the middle of the week and DJ-led nights forming part of the weekend programme. The atmosphere can therefore shift from relaxed café drinking during the day to a busier, more celebratory setting after dark. The terrace adds an outdoor option for drinks and informal food, while the bar remains the natural centre of service.

Cabron suits visitors looking for a central music café with a substantial beer choice, casual food and an evening programme. It is particularly fitting for friends meeting for drinks, small groups sharing snacks or anyone seeking live music and DJ activity in a relaxed café setting.