“Flagey culturel centre has a nice concert agenda, you can get low prices tickets at their shop. The architecture Moderniste of the building worth the visit. Bars et restos, théatre, culture, ponds and naturee, WE street market... For all at any time this point is the focal point of the life in Ixelles.”

“The nearest Cinema ! 20 min walk from the flat or 7 min in TRAM (stop at Louise)”

“Moeder Lambic are two bars selling specialist beers. L’Original, behind St Gilles town hall, is a cosy, friendly bar, home to a selection of 250 beers.”

“Best seafood finger food. My pick is to go early ask for a fish soup dip the bread in the sauce rouille, ask for shrimp croquette add fresh lemon juice and some couteaux, the Peper mix is magnificent . There is an oyster bar next to it. ”

“Biggest selection of Belgian and international beers in the centre. Often holds speciality weekends too! Great terrace in the summer! Once the pedestrian zone is finished this will be on a great location... at the moment a building site!”

“Very nice and cheap brasserie. Fresh and huge meal. No reservation, so it is normal to wait a little bit at the entrance on the week-end. The Jeambonneau is very good No Credit card !”

“Chosen by the Brussels people as the best friterie in town. During peak hours the waiting queue can be up to 45 minutes. You can take your fries to most bars on the square and eat them there. ”

“One of the best and cosiest cafés in the city center, this one is a local favourite. As well as having a wide variety of beers and other drinks, they also have a restaurant tucked away in the back serving Belgian-style spaghetti bolognese at a very reasonable price.”

“A touristy place but you can choose from 3.162 beers. For real. There is no other bar in the world that has more. Don’t attempt to try them all. ”

“An Ixelles classic, this is a popular spot for locals and is known for being a trendy place with an amazing and vast terrace. At Belga (as it’s known), you will find the right atmosphere for all your needs: a space to work or a place to host an evening with friends. Good music and top-quality service create an atmosphere where everybody wants to go, whether it be morning, noon or night.”

“Trendy, all-day cafe & bar with a central, wooden service area, live music evenings & weekend DJs”

“Moeder Lambic are two bars selling specialist beers. L’Original, behind St Gilles town hall, is a cosy, friendly bar, home to a selection of 250 beers.”

“One of the best and cosiest cafés in the city center, this one is a local favourite. As well as having a wide variety of beers and other drinks, they also have a restaurant tucked away in the back serving Belgian-style spaghetti bolognese at a very reasonable price.”

“It is the perfect spot to work during the week. They have good free internet, quite lots of places to plug your batteries and lots of table, so you will probably find one to sit in. The staff is very friendly, the coffee cost 2 euros, they have good food if you like so and they have really good playlist. So, well, perfect place! During weekends in the evenings it's a great please to meet locals and to have a lot of music and ambiance! ”

“old gas station turned into a bar, where evenings are sometimes organized. ideal for meeting people, seeing people, listening to music.”

“Cosy little spot in Saint Gilles serving drinks but also brunch and food. Terrace is lovely when the sun is out. ”

“Charli is bakery with delicious cakes, pies, buns,... Definitely a good option if you are a sweeth tooth.”

“20 min walk (SABLON): Great for breakfast or brunch. Open every day from 8am (sometimes 7am) to 7pm. ”

“Explore the originality of Forcado, that will make you want to discover the authenticity of Portugal and new flavours through our pastries, coffee and other regional unique products. Everything is home-made and there are even gluten-free and/or dairy-free pastries! The tea-room is closed at 5pm but you can still buy the pastries until 6pm.”

“Founded in 1829, Maison Dandoy is one of the most renowned Belgian brands and a true Brussels institution. Fun fact: the company is actually slightly older than Belgium itself! Its main specialty is speculoos, crunchy biscuits made with brown sugar and spices. quite expensive...:-)”

“Lisbon in Brussels, azulejos included. Unmissablepastéis de nata and good coffee! We love brunching here”

“Nice coffee bar with different kind of pastries, sandwiches,... Ideally for lunch or tea time”

“best bakery in town, for your morning bread, typical breakfast bakeries or delicious pastry, just around the corner.”

“Besides coffee they serve quiches, salads, sandwiches, soups...They have another (bigger) branch at Thurn & Taxis”