Let's have a Brel time!!!! - Antwerpen - 30.08.06

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  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    I've never drank in Antwerp... but someone once recommended De (or is it het) Elfde Gebod. But I'm thinking its a tiny wee belgian bar so not suitable for a meet up...
  • Gizmo
    Gizmo Posts: 38
    There are also a few bars just outside the Sportpaleis ... not sure what they are like, but they're always pretty packed before a concert. :)
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  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    Outside the venue sounds like a plan..... they will be used to concert crowds and also we don;t need to worry about public transport froma bar to the venue..
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    It would seem from another thread that a couple of Dublin locals are taking on a mission to check out Dublin bars/pubs before the show and, after trying them all out, will decide on the most suitable. OK, I understand these guys are Irish and therefore a bit different, but are there any Antwerp locals prepared to take on the same challenge? Would be very useful for us all and your efforts would be greatly appreciated!
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    You know I would be up for it in Amsterdam!!!! but Antwerp is a bit of a commute... especially after a few chimay tripels..
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    God... reminds me of the days when I used to trawl the bars in Amsterdam!
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    Awwww...

    Where did you drink?
  • Aranarth
    Aranarth Posts: 227
    Got 10c tickets, I'm sooo happy to see them in my country. Also going to Arnhem and Paris
  • yielder
    yielder Posts: 160
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    Hey folks...

    For those who got tickets to Antwerpen: Gefiliciteerd!!!

    I'll be attending with I Scot ID... We'll be wearing kilts... you can't miss us.... we'll be with one other crazy scot...

    Please post if you're going, so that we can get our boogie going and ensure that everyone has somewhere to meet and get the atmosphere going, pre, post and during the gig.

    I've never partied in Antwerp...

    hey Antwerp is my hometown i live in the historic center, if you need some info on some things just pm me !!! Lots of things to do here !
    i got tenclub tix and i'm also going to verona and milan !

    groetjes from sunny antwerp !
    Greets Dave
    Antwerp -Belgium- Europe
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    Awwww...

    Where did you drink?

    I hate to say this Neil, but this was almost 20 years ago so I don't really remember! I was living in Brussels but Amsterdam (and Paris) are really just on its doorstep. Also was the time when I was footloose and fancy free, so quite a bit of fun. All this talk of Amsterdam on the board made me want to pop over (going to Brussels end of this month) but now that my hubby is not coming with me, I'll be on my own with my daughter - so no real partying! Next time!
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    yielder wrote:
    hey Antwerp is my hometown i live in the historic center, if you need some info on some things just pm me !!! Lots of things to do here !
    i got tenclub tix and i'm also going to verona and milan !

    groetjes from sunny antwerp !

    Groetjes..... See post no 65. We need you and your mates!
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    Hey... good to have you on board...

    We're looking for options for a bar.... would it be better drinking somewhere near the venue. or is there somewhere suitable thats easily accessible by public transport that would provide the atmosphere we need?
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    redrock wrote:
    Groetjes..... See post no 65. We need you and your mates!

    Yeah.... some reviews and stories would be excellent....

    I think I'll be driving, or at least nipping in and out quickly as I'm working ihn amsterdam on the day of the gig and the day after... but I would imagine we need somewhere that allows some people who are in Antwerp or Belgium for the first time to get a taste for the place... that taste being Westmalle... or similar...
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    ... that taste being Westmalle... quote]

    Your tipple, is it?
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    Yeah.... some reviews and stories would be excellent....

    I think I'll be driving, or at least nipping in and out quickly as I'm working ihn amsterdam on the day of the gig and the day after... but I would imagine we need somewhere that allows some people who are in Antwerp or Belgium for the first time to get a taste for the place... that taste being Westmalle... or similar...
    Or you could crash out in Antwerp or Brussels and have a 'commuter drive' into A'dam in the morning?
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    it has been my tipple, i tend to drink something for about a month and then change... I'm reaching the end of a CHimay red period at the moment... I had a Kwak the other night and really enjoyed ... so I think I may start a Kwak month..
  • yielder
    yielder Posts: 160
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    I've never drank in Antwerp... but someone once recommended De (or is it het) Elfde Gebod. But I'm thinking its a tiny wee belgian bar so not suitable for a meet up...

    10 years ago i did my share in the pub industry, worked only for 2 hours... but its in that place Het Elfde Gebod.... i got really sick of working there!
    i wouldnt go there if i was you !
    Greets Dave
    Antwerp -Belgium- Europe
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    Double post
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    redrock wrote:
    I hate to say this Neil, but this was almost 20 years ago so I don't really remember! I was living in Brussels but Amsterdam (and Paris) are really just on its doorstep. Also was the time when I was footloose and fancy free, so quite a bit of fun. All this talk of Amsterdam on the board made me want to pop over (going to Brussels end of this month) but now that my hubby is not coming with me, I'll be on my own with my daughter - so no real partying! Next time!

    What age is your daughter..... Amsterdam can be nice for a wander... you don;t need to smoke loads and drink all night....
  • ScotInAmsterdam
    ScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    redrock wrote:
    Or you could crash out in Antwerp or Brussels and have a 'commuter drive' into A'dam in the morning?

    If anyone's up for that I'll do it..... there will be three of us... most people in my office are used to me doing all nighters and arriving tired... and sometiems its from travellign for work...

    In septmeebr we're going to about 8 Pearl Jam gigs though, so I never get a weekend to recover... so a mid week bender could be dnagerous so early in the month....

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