The event turned out to be disappointing for several reasons. To start with, the staff informed us just four days before the event that it would be a shared concept, meaning we had to share tables with strangers. The first meal was served after a frustrating one-and-a-half-hour wait in an uncomfortably cold room. The starters arrived out of menu sequence, all at once, and were served totally cold. The kipsaté and mini burgers were of micro size and contained nothing else but a cold piece of meat. "Truffel mayo" was promised but not delivered. The portions were very small, trying to be disguised by couscous in several dishes. The dessert was only served at 23:30, making it difficult to enjoy before the midnight countdown. Overall, the food was very basic, with the only dish worthy of praise being the deer croquette. After spending 170 euros on a menu full of micro-size cold starters, served too late and with more promises than actual ingredients, I feel cheated. From 24:00, a sewage-like odor filled the entire room, suggesting an issue with the sewage system. The crowd that arrived after midnight exceeded the venue's capacity, creating an uncomfortable and cramped atmosphere. Prolonged restroom queues throughout the party added to the overall inconvenience. The DJ played repetitive music from the 2000s, lacking current hits, retro, or classic tunes. In the techno room, the smell of cigarette smoke made it unbearable to stay. Despite encouraging people to gather on the terrace for the midnight countdown, organizers overlooked weather conditions. With only one umbrella, the crowd had to stand in the rain while watching the fireworks. Last year's New Year's Eve at Plein Publiek featured a buffet with tasty, warm, and elegant dishes. The DJ was good, there was a photographer throughout the party, and a glass of champagne at midnight, along with extra accessories and décor. Comparisons with the previous year heightened the disappointment, as this year's quality of services fell short of expectations. While the event had its share of disappointments, one notable highlight was the consistently friendly staff. Significantly, other guests shared the same opinion, expressing dissatisfaction with a cold and smelly venue, a poor menu, and an overall disappointing experience. We won't be returning for next year's event.

This place is really the worst experience i had going out eating in Belgium, there is absolutely no service, because the people here discriminate and ignore their clients based on i don't know what principle. We didn't know we should reserve that's our fault, but it didn't show on their website that a reservation is absolutely necessary. The place is super difficult to find, and when we went in at 21:20 there is even no light outside to lead the way, after we got in, we asked politely about possibility to eat, the boss(looks like) told us they make food only according reservation so no food for us but he will see if there is leftover. So we waited patiently, but things started to get weird, because we got simply ignored! The people coming later than us got served with menu, we were there waited for 20 minutes nobody even looked at us for a second time, and you can clearly feel that you are being treated differently because all other people around us get served, i don't know it's because of my asian face or what i have done doesn't deserve to be served, but i will definitely never come back again.

Exceptional bar, nice atmosphere, unfortunately only had drinks, has now moved in 2019, new location, still great

Plein Publiek still works with a system of prepaid cards in order to buy drinks. The drinks are already overpriced (3.75EUR for a beer), but they anyway set up a system that is completely unnecessary & outdated so you pay even more.

The seafood starter & main meat courses were both really tasty dishes, unfortunately the flammkuchen & gnocci were both dry n lacking flavour. However the friendly service & setting/atmosphere makes up for it. As for the drinks.. plenty of choice for beers, but wine is somehow limited to white/rose/red.

Terrible service! manger has a serious chip on his shoulder. I was refused service after ordering a beer on their app which cost $5 and a 200ml glass turned up! I complained and was told I can't order another drink🤣 there was no sizes on the menu which would have solved the whole issue.

Great place to enjoy nice brunch. They don't use cheap product to cheat you. Service is good and fast as well. The rooftop bar is also worth a try. Really great ambience when the DJ is present. I would like to come again!

It's a great place to take a few drinks, and some food. Thursday night they have music alive.

Dj was ok techno music I didn’t find it necessary that you need to pay to have armband ? Its not a festival also the way of payment its not clear why u need that prefilled card!

Nice service, good good..and well organised to creat event...with a great staff

Great place to party, small but cozy!

Good and pleasant location,

Unique location with a friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

I’m really disappointed to share that I reported a case of sexual harassment to security, but unfortunately, no action was taken. It’s disheartening to see such incidents not being addressed effectively. We need safer environments for everyone.

Good place to party.

It's ok, strairs very risky

Attended Mama Africa show here. It turned out to be a nice all night spin of good mix of African music! The ambience was warm and cosy! Venue is really good for a show, though it’a close to the river and quite secluded! Fun place to visit... I’m definitely going back there for another night!

Nice place to hang out the vibe is right

Great place and great music tonight

Nice place for a good night out in Antwerp. Still has the cool vibe with the amazing Glass House as in the old location. Although it is a great place, it is quite far away from the city. If you've got a designated driver (!) Definitely worth going.

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Terrible. Expensive, bad music, idiotic payment system. General experience feels like a ripoff. Only the staff gets the star, they're not particularly good neither bad. I'm deffo not going back to this place and if you were my friend, I would recommend you to avoid it. Quite a shame since the building and location are nice.

Silent party was awesome, however it was spoiled by the moronic payment sysem where you have to upload money to a card given to you by the place (and you can’t even pay with regular debit card) and when we uploaded money it wasn’t even showing up on that card. Overall very bad experience I would recommend avoiding this place.

Danny is the best employee!