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 |
- PinotAuxerrois-Chardonnay 2023 / 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 |
- Parrona & Cia 2023 / Tierra Savia / Parrona & Manzanilla / Sevilla, Spain / 13% ABV
A complex, full-bodied and dry mountain wine made from 90-year old vines and grapes that are native to the region but long forgotten: a true blast from the past.
| 8 | 40 |
- Langenlois 2023 (Bio) / Weingut Weszeli / 100% Grüner Veltliner / DAC Kamptal, Austria /12% ABV
A crisp white (and vegan) wine from the area of Austria famous for its Grüner Veltliners, its white fruit notes offer a taste that is as refined as it is enjoyable.
| 8 | 40 |
- Le Clos de Roche Noire 2023 / Pacaud Vignerons / 100% Chardonnay / AOP Beaujolais Blanc, France / 13% ABV
A divine white Beaujolais made from grapes grown on black granite and vinified naturally with little filtering, resulting in this pure and delicate expression of the grape and featuring a sublime minerality.
| 9 | 45 |
- 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 and is a nod to the region’s history of winemaking 350 years earlier.
| 10 | 50 |
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 |
- 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.
| 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 has 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 |
- La Sabina 2024 / Clos del Rey / 90% Grenache & 10% Carigan / AOP Côtes de Roussillon, France / 13% ABV
An absolute classic from the south of France, the grapes of this rosé come from the high-altitude terroir, 600m above sea level, resulting in this summery treat you absolutely do not want to miss.
| 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
- 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 |
- Les Ferals / Château Maylandie / Grenache Noir & Syrah / AOP Corbières, France / 13% ABV
A rich and juicy wine—named after domestic animals that have returned to the wild—that blends strawberry and raspberry notes with fine tannins and a fresh bitterness of sage that stretches out for ages.
| 7 | 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 / 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, which is vinified naturally, 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 |
- 2022 Picus / Simone Capecci / Montepulciano & Sangiovese / DOC Rosso Piceno Superiore, Italy / 13,5% ABV
The latin name for woodpecker is fitting for this ruby red wine from the Marche region; it will captivate you with its cherry and plum notes, its long, evolving taste, and its delicious fullness.
| 8 | 40 |
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.
| 4,8 |
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. | 4,8 |
Tripel d'Anvers / 8,0% ABV A strong blonde with some spicy aromas and a creamy aftertaste. | 4,8 |
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. | 5,5 |
Coffee
Our beans are brought to you by Crossroast/Caffe Mundi (Oude Beurs 24, 2000 Antwerpen)
Espresso | 2,9 |
Double Espresso | 3,2 |
Americano | 3,5 |
Cappuccino | 3,8 |
Flat White | 4,3 |
Latte | 4,3 |
Hot Chocolate & Chai
Hot Chocolate Choose between Milk, Dark, White or Ruby Chocolate | 4,8 |
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) | 2,6 |
Still Water (20cL) | 2,6 |
Oh Yeah, Food Is a Thing
- Hummus
Served with crackers, and brought to you by Falafel Tof
| 8 |
- Olives
Large, green Bella Cerignola olives from Italy
| 6 |
- 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
| 4,2 |
- Marmer Cake
Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)
| 4,7 |
- Pear and Ginger Cake
Check the stand - By Antoinette (vegan, contains nuts)
| 4,7 |
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.