Kulminator
Kulminator
4
11:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 18:00
Thursday
11:00 - 18:00
Friday
11:00 - 18:00
Saturday
11:00 - 18:00
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302 reviews
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anna
Lucca, Italy2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We didn't go in because we didn't go along with the drunken owner's pantomime and to avoid becoming aggressive we left. But what place is it? But who is willing to pay to be treated like a fish in the face to drink AND PAY for a beer even if it is unobtainable or valuable? Perhaps we should reevaluate our priorities
Written 24 August 2023
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mister_mustard
pepperland46 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I’d arranged to meet up here with my wife and two friends at the end of an afternoon in Antwerp. They were already there when I arrived and I knocked the (locked ) door and the proprietor came and unlocked it and spoke to me through the door. He seemed determined to be difficult and asked me why I wanted to come in and meet my wife and friends. After two minutes of this I left.
I’m not going to use insulting language to describe his behaviour and attitude but you’re free to insert any derogatory terms you wish.
He looked to be really dirty and scruffy too.
It was an utterly hideous and humiliating experience
I’m not going to use insulting language to describe his behaviour and attitude but you’re free to insert any derogatory terms you wish.
He looked to be really dirty and scruffy too.
It was an utterly hideous and humiliating experience
Written 29 January 2023
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Andrea
137 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Very particular place... from the outside it doesn't attract much attention.
To enter you have to pass the owner's test, saying that you would like to taste a good beer (don't drink!!!). interior style 30-40 years ago. The elderly couple of owners may not seem very friendly or helpful but the menu is exceptional with lots of choice. It's the place where you can taste Belgian beers while speaking in a very low voice, not a place to "have fun" with friends or romantic for a couple...
To enter you have to pass the owner's test, saying that you would like to taste a good beer (don't drink!!!). interior style 30-40 years ago. The elderly couple of owners may not seem very friendly or helpful but the menu is exceptional with lots of choice. It's the place where you can taste Belgian beers while speaking in a very low voice, not a place to "have fun" with friends or romantic for a couple...
Written 14 December 2023
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Eddie M
4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Hands down the best vintage beer bar in Europe - maybe the world. It can be a challenge to gain admission so don’t assume you’ll be let in. The vibe is connoisseurship so do your homework. We enjoyed Westmalle Tripels aged 20 years and 8 years and got talking to locals who knew their beers and gave us some more bar tips. We One day the owners will retire at which point UNESCO heritage protection is demanded! Cash only but very very good value for beers you’ll never drink anywhere else.
Written 27 April 2024
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Douglas M
Sydney, Australia14 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We went to this place on a recommendation that they served a great range of beers and had come to Belgium from Australia to experience Belgian beers. The shop said it was open but the owner decided not to allow us in when my friend said we had come to drink beers. We had actually come to try a specific beer unavailable at other sites but didn’t get to share this info before we were invited to leave. Sure, they may know their stuff and be a cognoscenti for beer lovers, but in this case exercised bad judgment. Be sure to know the things to say before you arrive.
Written 8 September 2023
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Discover61466310759
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
It was disappointed that my husband I (yes we are gay) knocked on the door and were greeted by Dirk - who was cordial until he realized who/what we were. He then became abusive and refused entry - even though it was 3 hours before closing time and we could see customers inside. We assumed Antwerp was a tolerant city, but I guess we were wrong. Buyer beware.
Written 20 September 2024
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ITPK
Lidingo, Sweden287 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Absolutely wonderful elderly man hesitantly opening the closed door with the words "What do you want"? Buying a beer was not a good answer as he pointed to the store a little way away. Unfortunately can't judge if it was good in there for a tourist you don't let in! Unforgettable experience. Made my day🎶
Written 12 October 2023
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OldRogue3000
Oxford, UK12 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Arriving at 18:00, well before the listed closing time, we found the door closed. On looking through, the barman saw us and came to the door. After a strange exchange where he pointed at the open sign and then mocked us, he waved a friend in behind us then slammed the door in our face!
Maybe some humour lost in translation….
Maybe some humour lost in translation….
Written 13 July 2024
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Womble V
Stockholm County, Sweden15 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
I really hate snobbery and this one is all about it.
Door closed and after a while a, so obvious “acting”, old man opens the door and ask what we want.
I refused to say the word “taste” because I was about to DRINK my beer. Than the snob just shake his head and closed the door. Disgusting behaviour and so ridiculous. Well, if my money wasn’t good enough for your, so called, pub, perhaps they’ll do at another more friendly place.
Door closed and after a while a, so obvious “acting”, old man opens the door and ask what we want.
I refused to say the word “taste” because I was about to DRINK my beer. Than the snob just shake his head and closed the door. Disgusting behaviour and so ridiculous. Well, if my money wasn’t good enough for your, so called, pub, perhaps they’ll do at another more friendly place.
Written 11 January 2023
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Lawerance
Tielrode, Belgium2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Want to have a drink in the Kulminator. The door was locked. Knocked and the suspected owner opens the door. Asked if we could have something to drink, to which he rudely fulminated that there was nothing to drink but only tasting followed by a confusing story before throwing us out the door. Ended up in Billy's beer kafetania. Very good service and extensive beer selection.
Written 21 October 2023
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