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The Boots

Bar Gay bar

🫤 Overpriced and no justification for it other than milking every cent out of their customers. Very bait and switch! Membership fee and pass purchase are listed on their website but then they add a 9€ drink minimum. Just charge the 27€ up front and be honest. The place itself is not bad but seriously... People often mention club, cruising, time, good,


Address

Van Aerdtstraat 22, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium

Website

www.the-boots.com

Contact

+32 50 37 37 46

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (70 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 PM to 5 AM
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10:30 PM to 4 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: club (10) cruising (7) time (7) good (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Urs B. 1 year ago on Google • 715 reviews
    Ich war hier anlässlich des Darklands-Festivals zu besuch. Der Eintritt kostete 2x 8 Euro, 9 Euro Mindestverzehr plus 2 Euro für die Garderobe. Total also 27 Euro was ich sehr viel finde für eine Cruisingbar. Schade, dass man hier der Community anlässlich des Festivals das Geld aus der Tasche zieht. Vor allem ist das Eintrittsprozedere sehr unübersichtlich. Man muss eine Mitgliedschaft beantragen mit diversen Häckchen etc. Dass dann noch 2 Euro für die Garderobe genommen wird eine Frechheit meiner Meinung nach. Das Publikum bestand vor allem aus älteren Herren die auf Leder stehen. Das Gebäude an sich fand ich sehr interessant, die vielen Stockwerke und Spielmöglichkeiten sind eigentlich toll. Es gibt zwei grössere Bars womit man hier sicher einen schönen Abend haben kann. Wir waren kurz nach 2 Uhr nachts da und obwohl wir doppelt Eintritt bezahlt haben wurde gerade das DJ-Pult abgebaut. Merkwürdig auch, dass auf dem Kassabeleg keine Firma mit Steuernummer eingetragen ist. Alles in allem sehr ein zwiespältiges Fazit also.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ivan M. 1 year ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Overpriced and no justification for it other than milking every cent out of their customers. Very bait and switch! Membership fee and pass purchase are listed on their website but then they add a 9€ drink minimum. Just charge the 27€ up front and be honest. The place itself is not bad but seriously not worth that entry fee. Just skip it.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jonas H. 6 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, a one of a kind place. Some issues with entrance/coat check - you can easily end up standing in line for an hour.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel M. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As it is a private club, you have to become a member before entering, the minimum is 8 euros for the weekend pass (with which you can return another night of that same weekend paying 2 euros more). If then there is a party on top you will have to pay part. The site is well set and has many (narrow) plants where you can have a drink or play a little. (Original) Como es un club privado, hay que hacerse socio antes de entrar, lo mínimo son 8 euros por el pase de fin de semana (con el que puedes volver otra noche de ese mismo fin de semana pagando 2 euros más). Si luego encima hay una fiesta la tendrás que pagar a parte. El sitio está bien ambientado y dispone de muchas plantas (estrechas) en las que poder tomarte una copa o jugar un poco.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alain B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best bar cruising fetish of Europe. The princesses and the delicate go your way this place will be too creepy for you. A great atmosphere very well equipped where each one will find his happiness following these desires. Cloakroom including a shower and an intimate shower. Staff smiling and very kind. A great atmosphere. (Original) Un des meilleurs bar cruising fetish d'Europe. Les princesses et les délicats passez votre chemin ce lieux sera trop glauque pour vous. Une ambiance formidable très bien équipé où chaque un trouvera son Bonheur suivant ces désirs. Vestiaire comprenant notamment une douche et une douche intime. Personnel souriant et très aimable. Une super ambiance.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim K. 6 years ago on Google
    BIG Thankx 4 the BIGGEST weekend
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 beqa m. 1 year ago on Google
    If someone wants to see the real hell on the earth, you can visit this place . I have no words to explain this situation, what's happening there .
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erwin A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great club for evening fun. But system of card for drinks and a fine (!) For if you lose the card completely out of time. In 2017, we still engage in customer loyalty, the time of handing out punishment is behind us. A simple cash register system with a number on a bracelet is quickly purchased. I lost my card on Friday and so I went home with a hangover. That can also be different! (Original) Prima club voor avond fun. Maar systeem van kaart voor drankjes en een boete (!) Voor als je de kaart kwijtraakt volstrekt uit de tijd. Anno 2017 doen we toch aan klantenbinding, de tijd van straf uitdelen ligt achter ons. Een simpel kassasysteem met een nummertje aan een armbandje is toch snel aangeschaft. Ik verloor mijn kaart vrijdag en ging dus met een kater naar huis. Dat kan ook anders!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rainex 7 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Best Leather-bar in Belgium!! Go there!! ....have to mention the really kind + nice man @ the entrance!! He knows how to treat new customers & how to guide through this sexy place 😉 For a kinky night-out THE place to be!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shuni R. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Fetish Nightclub in Antwerp!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jason M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely awful experience. The club is really dirty and full of 60 year old men who followed us around everywhere. It is also expensive - minimum spend of €18
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Patrick PK G. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wouldn't it be time to suspend all upcoming events for a few months until the MONKEY POX vaccine has been effectively distributed to customers? Keeping saunas and clubs open is utter irresponsibility. (Original) Ne serait il pas temps de suspendre pour quelques mois tous les événements à venir tant que le vaccin MONKEY POX n'a pas été distribué efficacement à la clientèle ? Garder les saunas et les clubs ouverts relève de l'irresponsabilité totale.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenny B. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best fetish and cruising bar in the area with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. (Original) Beste fetisj en cruising bar in omstreken met heel vriendelijk en bekwaam personeel.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tom 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Was not expected to pay for a “membership” for a one time visit. Wanted my information, which ruins the anonymous cruising experience. But! overall, I had a lot of fun here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Richard R. 1 year ago on Google
    Hot, stuffy, stinky space with very small bar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 GermanGuyTries 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Sorry... But that's absolutely not ok. I was listening to 2 people, explaining to the BOSS what just happened upstairs: One of the guys was beaten up against his will in a cabin... Violently. In a kind of role play of domination. Even, he explained to the BOSS, he was telling to that guy to stop, he did not. That sounded like a case of abuse. BOSS:" You should have pushed the red button in the cabin to call for help" GUY:"I had no idea that there is such a button. It's my first time here. And I didn't see it. It was dark" BOSS:" Well, you should have pushed the red button in the cabin.. There is on the wall. To call for help." And without a special, unique discription of that guy (clothes, hight, skin, stature... not enough?) they would not find him. I helped the 2 guys to search for that violent guy, but he must have been ran away already. I left this bar with the 2 guys and some others. They heard about that as well. I will not come back. - Blaming the guy who was abused, with advices - Charging him the full price at the end - Not even asking how he's feeling. If he is ok (he was shaking a lot) "well he's OK" - And making fun of him ("that can not have been that bad") That is not a good service and not a good social behaviour. I'm very sorry that this is still happening.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joren De R. 7 years ago on Google
    The Boots is a gay cruising club. With a fetisj dress code. Always check the website for the agenda and dress code of the evening.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dirk de P. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes you can be yourself in the boots (Original) Ja kan jezelf zijn in the boots
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandy V. 1 year ago on Google
    TOP !!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stefan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Previously a lot due to circumstances no longer in leather environment so I still have chaps sailor pants regular pants 2 waistcoat and a bracelet with zipper respectively from Rob MrB (Original) Vroeger veel geweest wegens omstandigheden niet meer in leermilieu bijgevolg heb nog chaps sailor broek gewone broek 2 gilet en een bracelet met rits respectievelijk van Rob MrB
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel Harris den H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best leather bar in the area!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcel 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice cruising Bar on different levels...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    This is an _actual_ gay leather club and if you like darkness, atmosphere and grit, this is it. The best darkroom-ish club I’ve been to. I came to Antwerp for Darklands, but next time I won’t bother with Darklands and I’ll just come here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jamie R. 1 month ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    Visited during Darklands. Temp membership form was a little confusing at the start but not a problem. The card for drinks was a good idea, although be careful - this can get damaged if your fun gets rough! They have plastic sleeves if you think it's going to get wet. The venue has a lot of steps, some steep - be mindful of your footwear choices. Having the action spread out across the floors and corridors is lovely - if you don't dig one space, just move to another. The one thing I wish could be improved is the heat. I don't know if this is always the case, but the heat was completely unbearable for a bar that encourages gear wear. I got a bad feeling that this was to get people to buy more drinks, and certainly I needed more drinks to be able to handle the intense heat. However, the vibe is great, a good spread of people - certainly worth a check out and perfect if it's a little cooler.

  • 5/5 Wesley V. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    A place where you can be just your blissful self.

  • 5/5 Crassouille O. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A friendly and open-minded place. (Original) Un endroit sympathique et ouvert d’esprit .

  • 5/5 Rene S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a hot experience every time! friendly staff and a good dear owner (Original) iedere keer een hete ervaring daar! vriendelijk personeel en een goede lieve eigenaar

  • 5/5 Sezar P. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome club.

  • 5/5 London London U. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi 👋 it was good to be back @ your club

  • 5/5 Moises S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend all site. Very good (Original) Sitio k recomendo todos . Muito bom


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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