Guidebook for Bruxelles
Essentials
The flat is right around the corner from one of the most amazing bio market in Brussels! Yummy vegetables, cheese and meat at a great price!
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De Biomarkt
58 Rue des TanneursThe flat is right around the corner from one of the most amazing bio market in Brussels! Yummy vegetables, cheese and meat at a great price!
Proxy Delhaize Rue Haute
221 Rue HauteLarge convenience store in the neighbourhood!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic venue with a lovely terrace great parties, concerts, exhibitions and performances!
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Beursschouwburg
20 Auguste OrtsstraatFantastic venue with a lovely terrace great parties, concerts, exhibitions and performances!
A unique venue as it is ideal for starting a night, as the live concerts are highly eclectic, but also the place to go to for an afterparty!
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Bonnefooi
8 Rue des PierresA unique venue as it is ideal for starting a night, as the live concerts are highly eclectic, but also the place to go to for an afterparty!
Next to the flat on the gorgeous Sablon square! Fantastic spot for a glass of wine, super french style!
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Chez Richard
2 Rue des MinimesNext to the flat on the gorgeous Sablon square! Fantastic spot for a glass of wine, super french style!
The most historic nightclub of Brussels is located on the same street as the flat!
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Fuse
208 Rue BlaesThe most historic nightclub of Brussels is located on the same street as the flat!
The iconic "L'Archiduc" bar: Jazz, Cocktails and Live Music in the Heart of Brussels!
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L'Archiduc
6 Rue Antoine DansaertThe iconic "L'Archiduc" bar: Jazz, Cocktails and Live Music in the Heart of Brussels!
Lovely bar in the center, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and mainly DRINKS!
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Barbeton
114 Rue Antoine DansaertLovely bar in the center, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and mainly DRINKS!
Great cocktails ideal for an aperitivo, located in the lively square of Parvis de St Gilles
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Cipiace
49A Parv. de Saint-GillesGreat cocktails ideal for an aperitivo, located in the lively square of Parvis de St Gilles
Café Le Fontainas is possibly the most known LGBT bar in Brussels. Beautifully decorated, they serve nice cocktails and always have nice playlists.
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Kolenmarkt 91
91 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktCafé Le Fontainas is possibly the most known LGBT bar in Brussels. Beautifully decorated, they serve nice cocktails and always have nice playlists.
The best place to learn about Belgian beers! This cozy bar have a quality-focused selection of beers. Avoid the more touristy version in the city centre (or, even worse, Delirium). A must go!
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Moeder Lambic Original
68 Rue de SavoieThe best place to learn about Belgian beers! This cozy bar have a quality-focused selection of beers. Avoid the more touristy version in the city centre (or, even worse, Delirium). A must go!
On Jeu de Balle square, a charming typical french bar, ideal for a little afternoon beer or pastis at their tables outside.
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Le Marseillais
163 Rue BlaesOn Jeu de Balle square, a charming typical french bar, ideal for a little afternoon beer or pastis at their tables outside.
Located in al old train station, Reyclart is a real neighbourhood establishment with activities ranging from art exhibitions, community cooking classes and BBQs to punk concerts and electro parties! A very special place worth a visit. Vernissages every first Thursday of the month!
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RECYCLART
13 ManchesterstraatLocated in al old train station, Reyclart is a real neighbourhood establishment with activities ranging from art exhibitions, community cooking classes and BBQs to punk concerts and electro parties! A very special place worth a visit. Vernissages every first Thursday of the month!
Cafe La Pompe
211 Chau. de WaterlooLovely little hipster bar in an old gas station!
An iconic bar located in an ex-brothel. Super charming, full of amazing vintage antique objects and a jukebox, try the fruit wine and enjoy the chanson francaise.
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Goupil Le Fol
22 Rue de la VioletteAn iconic bar located in an ex-brothel. Super charming, full of amazing vintage antique objects and a jukebox, try the fruit wine and enjoy the chanson francaise.
Great cocktails! Hipster decoration and crowd
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Life Is Beautiful, Cocktail Bar
161 Rue Antoine DansaertGreat cocktails! Hipster decoration and crowd
Caffe/bar excellent place to catch some sun on the large terrace, in the heart of Brussels, by the canal
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Café Walvis
209 Rue Antoine DansaertCaffe/bar excellent place to catch some sun on the large terrace, in the heart of Brussels, by the canal
Great music, fantastic little bar, its the one with the red door if you can't find it. On the lively rue du Flandre.
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Daringman
37 Rue de FlandreGreat music, fantastic little bar, its the one with the red door if you can't find it. On the lively rue du Flandre.
De Haus
183 Chau. d'IxellesExcellent gin tonic!
Lovely hipster bar around the corner from Parvis de St Gilles, try a hendricks g&t
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Le Dillens
11 Pl. Julien DillensLovely hipster bar around the corner from Parvis de St Gilles, try a hendricks g&t
Concerts, djs,Japanese fastfood! This bar is the new hipster hangout in the center of Brussels!
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Kumiko
7 Rue d'AlostConcerts, djs,Japanese fastfood! This bar is the new hipster hangout in the center of Brussels!
meeting point for young hipsters, bustling with life on Place Flagey great for a coffee or a drink to start the night
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Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène Flageymeeting point for young hipsters, bustling with life on Place Flagey great for a coffee or a drink to start the night
Tarzan
59 Rue Washingtonnatural wines and delicious little plates
Le Petit Canon
91 Rue Lesbroussartlovely cosy wine bar close to Flagey
An old fashion house turned into a premium cocktail bar. Tailor-made, traditional and chic cocktails. Gorgeour decor, you need to ring a bell to get in!
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Arthur Orlans
67 Rue Antoine DansaertAn old fashion house turned into a premium cocktail bar. Tailor-made, traditional and chic cocktails. Gorgeour decor, you need to ring a bell to get in!
Etiquette Wines
326 Av. Louiseone of the best wine bars in town!
C12
116 Rue du Marché Aux HerbesFor the wild cats, a club in an abandoned mall in the center of Brussels
Arts & Culture
the best museum in town! A must! A short walk away from the flat!
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Bozar station
the best museum in town! A must! A short walk away from the flat!
Wiels
354 Av. Van VolxemGreat museum located in an old Brasserie!
Les Brigittines
1 Pt Rue des BrigittinesGreat dance shows! Amazing building!
A really interesting museum on musical instruments in one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the city. They also serve an overpriced brunch on its top floor, with a great view.
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Museum for musikkinstrumenter
2 Rue Montagne de la CourA really interesting museum on musical instruments in one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the city. They also serve an overpriced brunch on its top floor, with a great view.
Magritte-museet
1 Pl. RoyaleBelgium is the land of surrealism after all!
Museum of Ixelles
71 Rue Jean Van Volsemsuper quiet art museum in ixelles
The house and studio of magical Mr Victor Horta. Art Nouveau at its height.
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Horta-museet
27 Rue AméricaineThe house and studio of magical Mr Victor Horta. Art Nouveau at its height.
Food Scene
The alternative local gem! Perfect for brunch. Also check out the schedule as there are amazing gigs and dj sets.
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CHAFF
21 Pl. du Jeu de BalleThe alternative local gem! Perfect for brunch. Also check out the schedule as there are amazing gigs and dj sets.
The Lebanese literally opposite the flat is super delicious and ideal for a quick bite or take away!
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AL JANNAH
59 Rue BlaesThe Lebanese literally opposite the flat is super delicious and ideal for a quick bite or take away!
Le Pré Salé
20 Rue de FlandreThe best mussels in town!
Great spot for a quick glass of sparkling wine and some oysters or grilled tuna! A must! Located in St. Katherine, one of the most charming squares in the heart of Brussels.
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Mer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-CatherineGreat spot for a quick glass of sparkling wine and some oysters or grilled tuna! A must! Located in St. Katherine, one of the most charming squares in the heart of Brussels.
My favourite Brasserie in town! Delicious food and great wine selection!
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Le Selecto
95 Rue de FlandreMy favourite Brasserie in town! Delicious food and great wine selection!
Sushi Shop
10 Pl. du Grand SablonVery close to the flat and ideal take away sushi!
excellent coffee and bagels there's also excellent furniture and affordable clothes! There's a secret garden too!
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L'atelier en Ville
excellent coffee and bagels there's also excellent furniture and affordable clothes! There's a secret garden too!
The best cheese and charcuterie shop! Gorgeous little gem of a shop and a truly lovely owner!
Saint Octave
254 Rue HauteThe best cheese and charcuterie shop! Gorgeous little gem of a shop and a truly lovely owner!
La Fabrique en Ville
44 Bd de WaterlooExcellent brunch!
Les Brigittines
1 Pt Rue des BrigittinesLovely Brasserie next to the flat!
The place I take all my guests for Belgian specialties! Great food at an excellent price!
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La Fin de Siècle
3 Av. de l'ArméeThe place I take all my guests for Belgian specialties! Great food at an excellent price!
There's a friterie around the corner from the flat where you can taste the famous Belgian fries!
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Friture de la Chapelle
25 Rue HauteThere's a friterie around the corner from the flat where you can taste the famous Belgian fries!
Charli
34 Rue Sainte-CatherineThe best bakery in town, french style
Lovely brasserie open only for lunch, known for its oysters, shrimp croquets and snails. You might be lucky to catch a jazz concert.
Chez Alex
224 Rue HauteLovely brasserie open only for lunch, known for its oysters, shrimp croquets and snails. You might be lucky to catch a jazz concert.
One of the most popular bars among Brussels' bobo (bourgeois bohémiens), they serve nice cocktails and brunches.
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Chez Franz
30 Av. du Haut-PontOne of the most popular bars among Brussels' bobo (bourgeois bohémiens), they serve nice cocktails and brunches.
A really nicely decorated bar with a good selection of Belgian beers, they offer live concerts and DJs from time to time.
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Bar du Matin
172 Chau. d'AlsembergA really nicely decorated bar with a good selection of Belgian beers, they offer live concerts and DJs from time to time.
If you're into organic and fresh seasonal farmer products from small local producers, this is the place to go to! They're cuisine is fresh and creative. Prices are reasonable. During the weekend they also serve an excellent brunch!
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Les Filles
46 Rue du Vieux Marché aux GrainsIf you're into organic and fresh seasonal farmer products from small local producers, this is the place to go to! They're cuisine is fresh and creative. Prices are reasonable. During the weekend they also serve an excellent brunch!
Super yummy and cheap Thai food in charming Place St-Boniface
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Deuxième Elément
7 Rue Saint-BonifaceSuper yummy and cheap Thai food in charming Place St-Boniface
Rachel (Bagels & Burgers)
100 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktMy favourite burger place in town! Super cosy!
Lovely new Lebanese restaurant next to the flat (check when it's open and book in advance!) very stylish!
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BELI
11 Rue Joseph StevensLovely new Lebanese restaurant next to the flat (check when it's open and book in advance!) very stylish!
Izakaya
123 Chau. de VleurgatBest Japanese in town!
One of the best pizza places in all of Brussels and it's just around the corner from the flat on a lovely pedestrian street leading up to Sablon! They only accept cash.
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La Bottega della Pizza
39 Av. DucpétiauxOne of the best pizza places in all of Brussels and it's just around the corner from the flat on a lovely pedestrian street leading up to Sablon! They only accept cash.
Restobières
9 Rue des RenardsBelgian dishes slow cooked in beer, super yummy!
OR Coffee
9 Rue Auguste OrtsOne of the best coffee roasters in town!
Ideal for brunch! Super yummy bakery with large monastery tables!
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Le Pain Quotidien
11 Rue des SablonsIdeal for brunch! Super yummy bakery with large monastery tables!
Super authentic Belgian family run restaurant with delicious and very cheap daily specials. The owner is lovely and so is his dog! Very charming!
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Le Renard Bleu
3 Rue des RenardsSuper authentic Belgian family run restaurant with delicious and very cheap daily specials. The owner is lovely and so is his dog! Very charming!
Velvet Peck
27 Quai au Bois à Brûlerlovely
My Little Cup
53 Rue de la Croix de FerSuper tiny hip cafe with delicious coffee, try the flat white
La Buvette
108 Chaussée d'AlsembergLocated in an art deco house, slow food with a seasonal menu!
Super delicious food, the menu changes regularly. A bit pricey so would recommend it for a special occasion but great value lunch deals!
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Gramm
86 Rue de FlandreSuper delicious food, the menu changes regularly. A bit pricey so would recommend it for a special occasion but great value lunch deals!
Bia Mara
41 Rue du Marché aux Pouletsfish and chips revisited! Ideal for a quick snack
One more yummy Lebanese restaurant around the corner of the flat!
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Les Vignes du Liban
152 Rue HauteOne more yummy Lebanese restaurant around the corner of the flat!
Lovely Brasserie food in the heart of Brussels! Gorgeous meat plates and great wine selection!
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Bistro du Canal
208 Rue Antoine DansaertLovely Brasserie food in the heart of Brussels! Gorgeous meat plates and great wine selection!
COCO Donuts Sablon
30 Rue Joseph StevensSuper yummy homemade donuts, unique tastes!
Lola
33 Pl. du Grand SablonLovely elegant restaurant on Sablon
Lovely Brasserie in chatelain, same owners as my favourite Selecto, excellent selection of natural wine!
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Classico La Brasserie
124 Rue AméricaineLovely Brasserie in chatelain, same owners as my favourite Selecto, excellent selection of natural wine!
Delicious Ceviche, the little brother of the Parisian restaurant recently opened in Brussels!
La Cevicheria
578 Chau. de WaterlooDelicious Ceviche, the little brother of the Parisian restaurant recently opened in Brussels!
A lOmbre de La Ville is the perfect getaway to enjoy a romantic date until the end of the night.
This incredibly charming and tiny restaurant perfectly fits its name ; A l’Ombre de la Ville means in the shadow of the city. Hidden in a small paved street, perpendicular to rue de Namur,
À l'Ombre de la Ville
7 Rue de la ReinetteA lOmbre de La Ville is the perfect getaway to enjoy a romantic date until the end of the night.
This incredibly charming and tiny restaurant perfectly fits its name ; A l’Ombre de la Ville means in the shadow of the city. Hidden in a small paved street, perpendicular to rue de Namur,
Belgian bistro, my lovely friend Paul is the chef and you are guaranteed to have the best Belgian bistro experience in town! Don't miss the shrimp croquettes!
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La Guinguette en ville
9 Rue du BéguinageBelgian bistro, my lovely friend Paul is the chef and you are guaranteed to have the best Belgian bistro experience in town! Don't miss the shrimp croquettes!
Hinterland
179 Chau. de CharleroiPerfect for brunch
Gaston
86 Quai aux BriquesDelicious artisanal ice-cream
Crab Club
7 Chaussée de WaterlooDelicious sea food
fantastic food, wine and cosy retro atmosphere, a real treat!
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Le Wine Bar des Marolles
198 Rue Hautefantastic food, wine and cosy retro atmosphere, a real treat!
L'aubette
114 Rue BlaesLiterally next door to the flat, great salads with baked potatoes!
La Sardine
159 Rue BlaesYummy sardine sandwiches
Hipster family friendly coffee shop/furniture shop.
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Lulu Home Interior & Café - Bruxelles
101 Rue du PageHipster family friendly coffee shop/furniture shop.
new hip brunch place in the centre of town, a must is you love avocado as much as I do :)
The Avocado Show
66 Bd Anspachnew hip brunch place in the centre of town, a must is you love avocado as much as I do :)
exceptional restaurant, the menu changes every week! It's impossible to reserve a table as it is very popular but I will let you on in a little secret if you show up for opening time, at 19:00 you get to eat at the bar and see the lovely chef in action! This is my new favourite restaurant in town! A MUST!
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Le 203
203 Chau. de Waterlooexceptional restaurant, the menu changes every week! It's impossible to reserve a table as it is very popular but I will let you on in a little secret if you show up for opening time, at 19:00 you get to eat at the bar and see the lovely chef in action! This is my new favourite restaurant in town! A MUST!
Café Capitale
45 Rue du MidiExcellent coffee roaster very close to the flat!
Al Barmaki
67 Rue des EperonniersOne of the best Lebanese restaurants in town right next to the Grande Place! A must.
Entertainment & Activities
the most unique cinema I have ever been do! Very special place with an amazing and very eclectic screening program.
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Nova
3 Rue d'Arenbergthe most unique cinema I have ever been do! Very special place with an amazing and very eclectic screening program.
Located in the BOZAR, the ticket costs only 4 euros! Spectacular selection of films! For all the cinephiles
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Musée du cinéma de Bruxelles
9 Rue Baron HortaLocated in the BOZAR, the ticket costs only 4 euros! Spectacular selection of films! For all the cinephiles
One of the nicest art house cinemas in town located next to the Grand Place in Gallery Royal
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Cinema Galeries
26 Galerie de la ReineOne of the nicest art house cinemas in town located next to the Grand Place in Gallery Royal
Shopping
The neighbourhood is full of amazing vintage shops! This is a must! 2 minutes away from the flat!
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Foxhole Vintage Marolles
6 Rue des RenardsThe neighbourhood is full of amazing vintage shops! This is a must! 2 minutes away from the flat!
Crevette Records
146 Rue BlaesA special record shop for all the djs out there! A true gem next to the flat!
The best chocolate Belgium has to offer! Incredible store located very close to the flat on the gorgeous Sablon square!
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Pierre Marcolini
1 Rue des MinimesThe best chocolate Belgium has to offer! Incredible store located very close to the flat on the gorgeous Sablon square!
A hip mid-range clothing store in the heart of Brussels open on Sundays, for both men and women
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Privejoke
76 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktA hip mid-range clothing store in the heart of Brussels open on Sundays, for both men and women
My favourite clothes store in Brussels, gorgeous pieces but you pay the price.... brands include ACNE, Alexander Wang, isabel marant....only for the ladies
ICON
5 Pl. du Nouveau Marché aux GrainsMy favourite clothes store in Brussels, gorgeous pieces but you pay the price.... brands include ACNE, Alexander Wang, isabel marant....only for the ladies
Dandoy
50 Rue de RollebeekThe most delicious speculoos cookies! A real Belgian delight
Taschen needs no introduction, the best value for money coffee table books! Really lovely art books right around the corner of the flat.
TASCHEN Store Brussels
35 Pl. du Grand SablonTaschen needs no introduction, the best value for money coffee table books! Really lovely art books right around the corner of the flat.
Flamant
36 Pl. du Grand SablonLovely furniture and decorative items
Passage 125 Blaes
125 Rue BlaesAmazing antique store! Located in an old church! A real cabinet of curiocities!
BRUT
202 Rue HauteLovely plant shop!
Stefantiek
6 Pl. de la ChapelleCrazy antique shop!
Parks & Nature
A hidden park, located 5 minutes away from the flat! A lovely place to have brunch!
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Egmont Park
25 Bd de WaterlooA hidden park, located 5 minutes away from the flat! A lovely place to have brunch!
Bois de la Cambre
The biggest and nicest park in Brussels!
large public, urban park (30 hectares) in the easternmost part of the European Quarter.
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Parc du Cinquantenaire
large public, urban park (30 hectares) in the easternmost part of the European Quarter.