Tucked away on the ungentrified central edge of Borgerhout, on a square facing a lumpsome brick church, this bar is a gem of a neighbourhood local with old enamel beer signs, a 1964 jukebox, Corsendonk among the brews on tap (beer from €2) and plenty of terrace seating. Plus there's live music on Friday nights from 9pm.
Too drunk to get home? There's a co-owned B&B on the same square (www.bb-bakeliet.be).