An Sibhin — Restaurant in Antwerp

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An Sibhin, also spelled as "síbín," is an Irish term that refers to an illicit bar or club where alcoholic beverages are sold without a license. It originated in Ireland between 1780-1790 and was initially used to describe home-brewed whiskey that was sold illegally. Over time, it came to represent unlicensed establishments where accessible alcoholic beverages were served. The term "síbín" is also used in Scotland, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to describe similar illicit...

A quaint bar to be found on the Nationalestraat, Antwerp's fashion street, but a very pleasant discovery nonetheless. Run by Irish people, An Sibhin is a very no-nonsense Irish Pub, as evidenced in the interior. You can get beers and ciders by the pint, football/rugby is on offer in the weekends, the terrace is roomy and allows you to look at the people passing by and the sandwiches are big and hearty.

All in all, it's a nice place to waste an hour or so.

A word of warning however: you can't...

Great place, found it on our first visit to Antwerp. Although only open for take away, we spent a very pleasant time chatting with Tony, the owner (absolute gentleman) and some lovely local people who were having coffee while waiting for takeaway food. Lots of information and history of the area from Tony. We will definitely return when lockdown lifts, would...