The Boots is Antwerp’s well-known gay cruise bar, recognized across Europe for its leather and fetish crowd. It’s housed in a big old warehouse just outside the city center, a perfect setting for nights that start late and often end even later. The vibe is masculine — dark lights, industrial feel, and a friendly crowd that knows what it’s there for.
Inside, it’s a maze of bars, cabins, slings, and play zones spread across several floors. The basement hosts events with strict dress codes, while the main bar stays open for drinks and conversation. The staff are helpful but discreet, and the atmosphere sits somewhere between social and adventurous.
The Boots draws an international mix: locals, weekend visitors, and guys from nearby cities like Brussels and Amsterdam. Regular theme nights range from leather and sportswear to full-on fetish weekends, especially during Antwerp Pride and Darklands. Whether you’re a regular or just curious, it offers a safe, open, and well-run space for men who enjoy the darker side of nightlife.
The Boots
“Antwerp’s no-nonsense gay cruise bar where leather, attitude, and good company meet.”
