White

  • 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

  • Pinot Gris 2023 / De Apostelhoeve / 100% Pinot Gris / Maastricht, Netherlands / 12% ABV
    This rare wine is light, refreshing and layered. It is made from vines planted in Maastricht in 1970, well before it was popular to do so, but a nod to the region’s history of winemaking 350 years earlier.

 

10

50

  • 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

Sparkling

 

  • Rosé Brut 2022 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    Our best selling wine by far, this dry, elegant sparkling rosé is created using the same method as champagne and features subtle red fruit notes.

8

40

  • Blanc de Noirs 2021 / Vaux / 100% Pinot Noir / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    A light and silky glass of bubbly with a deep straw color, a hint of baked goods on the nose, and a slight strawberry taste on the palate.

8

40

  • Noir d'Imagine Extra Brut 2022 / Réthoré Davy / 100% Pinot Noir / IGP Val de Loire, France / 12% ABV
    This bone-dry sparkling wine from the Loire valley is not sweet at all, and features this lovely aftertaste of toasted almonds. It uses the same grapes and same method as our Vaux Blanc de Noirs, and it is fun to compare them side by side.

7

35

  • RØD (Bio) / Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company / Copenhagen, Denmark / 0,0 % ABV
    One of the original sparkling teas developed by Danish sommelier Jacob Kocemba, it has immediate notes of red berries, hibiscus, blackberries and a balanced citrus. This is followed by a light bitterness from the bergamot oil found in our Lady Grey and Earl Grey teas. The finish is semi-dry, which harmonizes beautifully with the initial berry notes.

 

8

40

Orange

  • Serra Oca 2022 (Natural) / Quinta do Olival Da Murta/ 100%  Muscat / Cadaval, Portugal / 12% ABV
    A full-bodied orange wine from a small, family-owned vineyard that has been producing wine for four generations, it features this exquisite, evolving taste that will make you want to sip it again and again.

9

45

  • Contrepoint 2022 (Natural) / Vin de Liège / Solaris, Souvignier Gris/ AOP Côtes de Sambre et Meuse, Belgium / 13% ABV
    This orange wine from Liège is perfect for the winter season, with its notes of cardamon and cinnamon on the nose, while on the palate you have long, evolving taste of ripe melon, orange zest, and honey. It is as special as it is exquisite.

10

50


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 2022 / Vaux / Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay / Rheingau, Germany / 12% ABV
    See Sparkling section.

8

40

Red

  •  Kalkmergel 2022 (Bio) / Pfirmann / 100% Spätburgunder / Pfalz, Germany / 13,5% ABV
    An example par excellence 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

  • 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

  • El Banquette de Platon 2022 / Jorge Peirnas Bodegas / 100% Monastrell / IGP Tierra de Murcia, Spain / 14% ABV
    A choice for true Luddites: Jorge was appalled that his neighbors were ripping out their old grape vines to plant more common grapes. His vines are all at least half a century old, resulting in this classic Spanish red with enchanting notes of blackberry on the palate.

6

35

  • 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

  • 2019 Primitivo-Aglianico (Natural) / l’Archetipo /Aglianico & Primitivo Blend / IGP Puglia, Italy / 14% ABV
    This marriage of two classic Italian grapes blends the soft, round Primitivo with powerful, fresh Aglianico, resulting in this perfectly-balanced full-bodied wine which spends two years aging in stainless steel and then an additional 18 months in oak.

7

35

Seasonal Classics

Glühwein (Our Seasonal Specialty) / 14% ABV                      
 
As hot as Satan’s teat and dusted with cinnamon.

6

Warm Apple Juice                            
Also served with cinnamon, though decidedly not as warm as Satan’s teat.

4

Liquids That Aren’t Wine

Beer

 

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

4,5

Ouwen Duiker / 7,0% ABV
A Belgian craft beer that uses rye and American hops to produce (respectively) the delicious mix of bitterness and fruitiness in this dry blonde ale.

 

4,5

Tripel d'Anvers / 8,0% ABV
A strong blonde with some spicy aromas and a creamy aftertaste.

4,5

Mikkeleer Energibajer / 0,3% 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

Chai Latte

4,5

Dirty Chai Latte

5



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 Lemonade Lemon (20cL)

3,5

Proviant Rhubarb (33cL)

4,5

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, and brought to you by Falafel Tof

7

  • Olives
    Large, green Bella Cerignola olives from Italy

5

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

7

  • Lola Montez Cheese and Crackers
    Brought to you by Van Tricht, this hard Tomme cheese is made with raw milk from Swiss Brown (Braunvieh) cows, rolled in dried spring flowers and left to mature for four to six months, giving it a rich taste and mild floral aroma.  Note: the crackers may contain nuts.

 

9,5

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Check the stand - By Cookiele

4

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

4,5

  • Pumpkin Spice Cake with White Chocolate
    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).

We Don’t Have Wifi
Because we are luddites. It’s right there in the name, silly.