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Food Scene
One of the two Best Bakkery in Brussels is located just around the corner !! Try their DELICIOUS "pain au chocolat"
2nd best bakkery is also rue Americaine : Nicolas Arnaud :-)
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Le Saint-Aulaye SA
130 Rue AméricaineOne of the two Best Bakkery in Brussels is located just around the corner !! Try their DELICIOUS "pain au chocolat"
2nd best bakkery is also rue Americaine : Nicolas Arnaud :-)
BRUNCH / BREAKFAST Place 30 m from the flat. open every day. Brunch during the week-end a little expensive but delicious, home made and organic.
Better to reserve because the place is often crowded during the week end.
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La Fabrique Chatelain
122 Rue AméricaineBRUNCH / BREAKFAST Place 30 m from the flat. open every day. Brunch during the week-end a little expensive but delicious, home made and organic.
Better to reserve because the place is often crowded during the week end.
Great small Italian restaurant - speciality fish, octopus and pasta. nice wine as well.
don't forget to reserve
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Ricciocapriccio
90 Rue AméricaineGreat small Italian restaurant - speciality fish, octopus and pasta. nice wine as well.
don't forget to reserve
La Piola
2 Rue du PageSmall Italian restaurant - good quality/price !
La Quincaillerie
45 Rue du PageTypical Brasserie with many Belgian specialities !
a fine grocery shop / neo organic lunch place.
two steps away from Brugmann square.
a big black wall with the daily specials, pretty chairs that are all different, cool cushions, naked lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling and a counter made from raw wood.
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Ici
35 Rue Darwina fine grocery shop / neo organic lunch place.
two steps away from Brugmann square.
a big black wall with the daily specials, pretty chairs that are all different, cool cushions, naked lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling and a counter made from raw wood.
During the week Little Tokyo serves Japanese-inspired dishes, such as ramen (soup with udon or soba noodles), donburi (fish or meat with vegetables on rice) as well as smaller bites, like gyoza and tempura vegetables. Brunch is served every Sunday between 10:30 – 15:30 and includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, a small portion of ramen or donburi plus a warm drink for €19,50 –
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Little Tokyo Restaurant
15 Rue Saint-BonifaceDuring the week Little Tokyo serves Japanese-inspired dishes, such as ramen (soup with udon or soba noodles), donburi (fish or meat with vegetables on rice) as well as smaller bites, like gyoza and tempura vegetables. Brunch is served every Sunday between 10:30 – 15:30 and includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, a small portion of ramen or donburi plus a warm drink for €19,50 –
Housed right next to the Trinity church in Chatelain, just a few choices of dim sum and Chinese signature dishes. Really good and not too expensive.
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Dam Sum
11 Parv. de la TrinitéHoused right next to the Trinity church in Chatelain, just a few choices of dim sum and Chinese signature dishes. Really good and not too expensive.
yummy spring rolls healthy(very low in gluten and lactose free) with different fillings.Each roll costs around 4€ and can be accompanied by homemade sauces that compliment perfectly the flavours and side dishes (small bowl of sticky rice or salad). Perfect for a quick bite during lunch, takeaway or a casual dinner between friends.
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Knees to Chin
125 Rue de Livourneyummy spring rolls healthy(very low in gluten and lactose free) with different fillings.Each roll costs around 4€ and can be accompanied by homemade sauces that compliment perfectly the flavours and side dishes (small bowl of sticky rice or salad). Perfect for a quick bite during lunch, takeaway or a casual dinner between friends.
cafe -restaurant on a tiny ISLAND at the Bois de la Cambre / Ter Kameren Bos in Brussels.
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Chalet Robinson
1 Sent. de l'Embarcadèrecafe -restaurant on a tiny ISLAND at the Bois de la Cambre / Ter Kameren Bos in Brussels.
Pei et Mei has managed to strike the perfect balance between modern and traditional both in terms of food and atmosphere. I immediately felt at ease upon entering: exposed brick walls, Scandic decor details and a handful of tables overlooking the open kitchen make the space cozy yet slick. Foodwise, there are various set menus to choose from for dinner but If you find yourselves around noon in the area, go for the lunch tasting menu, which includes 3 different dishes and a glass of wine at a bargainous price.
Peï & Meï
15 Rue de RollebeekPei et Mei has managed to strike the perfect balance between modern and traditional both in terms of food and atmosphere. I immediately felt at ease upon entering: exposed brick walls, Scandic decor details and a handful of tables overlooking the open kitchen make the space cozy yet slick. Foodwise, there are various set menus to choose from for dinner but If you find yourselves around noon in the area, go for the lunch tasting menu, which includes 3 different dishes and a glass of wine at a bargainous price.
Great for Lunch: the Pistolet Original is located a few steps away from the Place du Grand Sablon and serves what my Belgian friends called “gourmet belgitude”, i.e. traditional pistolets (small round bread buns) filled with Belgian quality ingredients.
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Pistolet Original - Sablon
26 Rue Joseph StevensGreat for Lunch: the Pistolet Original is located a few steps away from the Place du Grand Sablon and serves what my Belgian friends called “gourmet belgitude”, i.e. traditional pistolets (small round bread buns) filled with Belgian quality ingredients.
FAMOUS BELGIAN CHOCOLATIER (A little expensive but delicious) located on the corner of the Sablon Square
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Pierre Marcolini
1 Rue des MinimesFAMOUS BELGIAN CHOCOLATIER (A little expensive but delicious) located on the corner of the Sablon Square
TAN
95 Rue de l'AqueducBIO Grocery shop around the corner
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...:-)
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Maison Dandoy
14 Rue Charles BulsFounded 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...:-)
Meatballs is another Belgian staple with many variations depending on the region. Whether cooked with beer, sirop de Liège or cherry sauce, they’re delicious and usually served with frites.
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Balls & Glory
35 Rue Henri MausMeatballs is another Belgian staple with many variations depending on the region. Whether cooked with beer, sirop de Liège or cherry sauce, they’re delicious and usually served with frites.
Another restaurant that serve delicious BELGIAN MEATBALL ! and near the flat !
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BALLEKES (JANSON)
174 Chau. de CharleroiAnother restaurant that serve delicious BELGIAN MEATBALL ! and near the flat !
Japanese-inspired restaurant.the lunch menu is also great value: for 13€ you get three gyoza and a donburi – a healthy option if you resist the chicken fried burger that’s also available during lunch time.
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Takumi Flagey
8 Rue LesbroussartJapanese-inspired restaurant.the lunch menu is also great value: for 13€ you get three gyoza and a donburi – a healthy option if you resist the chicken fried burger that’s also available during lunch time.
Great italien restaurant. The chef is not always simpatic but the pasta are simple and always good ! The place is very small. make a reservation.
La Locanda
433 Chau. de WaterlooGreat italien restaurant. The chef is not always simpatic but the pasta are simple and always good ! The place is very small. make a reservation.
Amazing Japanese restaurant ....ONE STAR MICHELIN - quite expensive :-) but the quality of the food is just incredible and the service is great ! menu as from 65eur pp Lunch is a great alternative 25eur pp. RESERVATION NEEDED
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Kamo
550A Chau. de WaterlooAmazing Japanese restaurant ....ONE STAR MICHELIN - quite expensive :-) but the quality of the food is just incredible and the service is great ! menu as from 65eur pp Lunch is a great alternative 25eur pp. RESERVATION NEEDED
New restaurant in the centre of Brussels that celebrates stoemp (i.e. mashed potatoes with vegetables), a much loved local specialty.
Madame Chapeau
94 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktNew restaurant in the centre of Brussels that celebrates stoemp (i.e. mashed potatoes with vegetables), a much loved local specialty.
Japanese restaurant famous for serving some of the best ramen in Brussels.
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Kokuban
53 Rue Vilain XIIIIJapanese restaurant famous for serving some of the best ramen in Brussels.
Italian restaurant Open all day, including weekends, which makes it very versatile. You can either grab a coffee or a panini on the go, enjoy a homey Italian meal or after work drinks with friends. On the menu a few dishes – antipasti, two mains (pasta and meat of the day) and dessert
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Gazzetta
12 Rue de la Longue HaieItalian restaurant Open all day, including weekends, which makes it very versatile. You can either grab a coffee or a panini on the go, enjoy a homey Italian meal or after work drinks with friends. On the menu a few dishes – antipasti, two mains (pasta and meat of the day) and dessert
Mer du Nord is a true Belgian institution in Brussels for anyone who wants to enjoy seafood at reasonable prices. Looking for a place to have a glass of wine and eat some fresh fish? This is the one for you. The concept is simple: order at the counter, give your name, grab a table across the street and enjoy your meal. Make sure to give the Belgian shrimp croquettes a try.
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Mer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-CatherineMer du Nord is a true Belgian institution in Brussels for anyone who wants to enjoy seafood at reasonable prices. Looking for a place to have a glass of wine and eat some fresh fish? This is the one for you. The concept is simple: order at the counter, give your name, grab a table across the street and enjoy your meal. Make sure to give the Belgian shrimp croquettes a try.
Forget about other sushi chains, Makisu gives you the opportunity to create your own maki with fresh products. After having chosen your style of maki, pick a protein, like fish (salmon, tuna) or chicken, then add some veggies and top it off with your choice of sauce. If you aren’t feeling particularly creative, simply pick some of the already-prepared maki sold by the eight piece pack. For only 2.50 Euros, feel free to add to your menu a miso soup or some fresh edamame. With more than 30 ingredients, maki combinations are infinite at Makisu.
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Makisu
5 Rue du BailliForget about other sushi chains, Makisu gives you the opportunity to create your own maki with fresh products. After having chosen your style of maki, pick a protein, like fish (salmon, tuna) or chicken, then add some veggies and top it off with your choice of sauce. If you aren’t feeling particularly creative, simply pick some of the already-prepared maki sold by the eight piece pack. For only 2.50 Euros, feel free to add to your menu a miso soup or some fresh edamame. With more than 30 ingredients, maki combinations are infinite at Makisu.
2ND MAKISU : Forget about other sushi chains, Makisu gives you the opportunity to create your own maki with fresh products. After having chosen your style of maki, pick a protein, like fish (salmon, tuna) or chicken, then add some veggies and top it off with your choice of sauce. If you aren’t feeling particularly creative, simply pick some of the already-prepared maki sold by the eight piece pack. For only 2.50 Euros, feel free to add to your menu a miso soup or some fresh edamame. With more than 30 ingredients, maki combinations are infinite at Makisu.
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Makisu
5 Rue du Bailli2ND MAKISU : Forget about other sushi chains, Makisu gives you the opportunity to create your own maki with fresh products. After having chosen your style of maki, pick a protein, like fish (salmon, tuna) or chicken, then add some veggies and top it off with your choice of sauce. If you aren’t feeling particularly creative, simply pick some of the already-prepared maki sold by the eight piece pack. For only 2.50 Euros, feel free to add to your menu a miso soup or some fresh edamame. With more than 30 ingredients, maki combinations are infinite at Makisu.
With his convivial and fancy steakhouse, the famous Irish butcher is a requirement to visit for carnivores in Brussels. All the classic cuts of meat figure are on the menu, such as Angus fillet, US beef rib eye, or lamb chops served with cherry tomatoes or jacket potatoes and a sauce of your choice. Let yourself succumb to the smell of meat from Jack’s grill, you won’t regret it.
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Jack O’Shea Chophouse
32 Rue Sainte-CatherineWith his convivial and fancy steakhouse, the famous Irish butcher is a requirement to visit for carnivores in Brussels. All the classic cuts of meat figure are on the menu, such as Angus fillet, US beef rib eye, or lamb chops served with cherry tomatoes or jacket potatoes and a sauce of your choice. Let yourself succumb to the smell of meat from Jack’s grill, you won’t regret it.
you can eat endless spare ribs with a delicious jacket potato. Enjoy your meal in a vintage atmosphere, with red lights and music from the ’30s, in a room filled with tons of books and pictures
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Amadeo
26 Rue Sainte-Catherine you can eat endless spare ribs with a delicious jacket potato. Enjoy your meal in a vintage atmosphere, with red lights and music from the ’30s, in a room filled with tons of books and pictures
Each and every eclair is made by hand by a passionate crew who produces a fresh batch on a daily basis. That and the quality of ingredients justify the price – you should count around 6€ approximately for an eclair.
Eclairs & Gourmandises
5 Rue du Marché Aux HerbesEach and every eclair is made by hand by a passionate crew who produces a fresh batch on a daily basis. That and the quality of ingredients justify the price – you should count around 6€ approximately for an eclair.
a cafe in the Marolles/Sablon serving probably the best pitas in town in beautiful Art Nouveau surroundings.
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Le Perroquet
31 Rue Watteeua cafe in the Marolles/Sablon serving probably the best pitas in town in beautiful Art Nouveau surroundings.
BELGA is one of the most visited bars in Brussels and an architectural landmark in Place Flagey as it’s housed in a 1930s Art Deco building which used to serve as the headquarters of Belgium’s first national radio station. Situated just opposite the Ixelles Ponds (Étangs d’Ixelles), it has one of the biggest and probably sunniest terraces in Brussels which makes it a great spot for people watching. During the warmer months the terrace is always full of people having brunch or lunch, drinking beer or just soaking up the sun.
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Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène FlageyBELGA is one of the most visited bars in Brussels and an architectural landmark in Place Flagey as it’s housed in a 1930s Art Deco building which used to serve as the headquarters of Belgium’s first national radio station. Situated just opposite the Ixelles Ponds (Étangs d’Ixelles), it has one of the biggest and probably sunniest terraces in Brussels which makes it a great spot for people watching. During the warmer months the terrace is always full of people having brunch or lunch, drinking beer or just soaking up the sun.
Delicious portugese pastriesfresh and handmade following the family recipe. Apart from the classic pastéis de nata (custard tarts), you can also find flavoured ones (lemon, raspberry, coffee, caramel, etc.), cakes and together with some gluten-free options. open on Sunday
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Forcado Pastelaria (Saint-Gilles)
196 Chau. de CharleroiDelicious portugese pastriesfresh and handmade following the family recipe. Apart from the classic pastéis de nata (custard tarts), you can also find flavoured ones (lemon, raspberry, coffee, caramel, etc.), cakes and together with some gluten-free options. open on Sunday
FRITKOT near the EU PARLIAMENT. Maison Antoine provides big portions of fries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Bonus? Most of the bars surrounding Maison Antoine allow the fries to be eaten on their premises. The length of queues illustrates just how much people love Maison Antoine and many agree it is well worth the wait;
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Maison Antoine
1 Pl. JourdanFRITKOT near the EU PARLIAMENT. Maison Antoine provides big portions of fries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Bonus? Most of the bars surrounding Maison Antoine allow the fries to be eaten on their premises. The length of queues illustrates just how much people love Maison Antoine and many agree it is well worth the wait;
Unequivocal evidence that these fries are delicious is evident through a Facebook campaign from 2011 which saved Frit Flagey from shutting down. Instead, the owner of the friterie just moved it to another place, and the long queue moved to get a taste of those golden potato sticks, which seem to melt on your tongue. They are often titled (along with several others) as the best fries in the city.
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Frit Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyUnequivocal evidence that these fries are delicious is evident through a Facebook campaign from 2011 which saved Frit Flagey from shutting down. Instead, the owner of the friterie just moved it to another place, and the long queue moved to get a taste of those golden potato sticks, which seem to melt on your tongue. They are often titled (along with several others) as the best fries in the city.
Right in the heart of city center, near Bourse, there is the fritkot Fritland. This place is no newcomer to the friterie scene, having been in business for at least 40 years. It must be said that there are not many places in Brussels that do not use frozen fries to prepare the delicious dish, and Fritland is one of those places that receives new potatoes daily so guests know that their fries are fresh.
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Fritland
49 Rue Henri MausRight in the heart of city center, near Bourse, there is the fritkot Fritland. This place is no newcomer to the friterie scene, having been in business for at least 40 years. It must be said that there are not many places in Brussels that do not use frozen fries to prepare the delicious dish, and Fritland is one of those places that receives new potatoes daily so guests know that their fries are fresh.
Located in the city center behind the most visited district, In’t Spinnekopke is attracting more and more out-of-towners. The bistro maintains its classic, authentic character — even the staff happens to be typically brusseleir — and unique ambiance in which customers can experience real Belgian specialties. In’t Spinnekopke, a well-respected restaurant, serves a wide variety of delectable mussels together with crusty Belgian fries and features excellent brown or blond beer brewed in Tubize. A very popular place, it is best to book in advance.
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In't Spinnekopke
1 Pl. du Jardin aux FleursLocated in the city center behind the most visited district, In’t Spinnekopke is attracting more and more out-of-towners. The bistro maintains its classic, authentic character — even the staff happens to be typically brusseleir — and unique ambiance in which customers can experience real Belgian specialties. In’t Spinnekopke, a well-respected restaurant, serves a wide variety of delectable mussels together with crusty Belgian fries and features excellent brown or blond beer brewed in Tubize. A very popular place, it is best to book in advance.
Maru Restaurant
510 Chau. de Waterloodelicours korean kitchen ! don't forget to book.
Tired of walking all day long throughout Brussels, have dinner at the Classico - 30 meters from the flat !
We love the decoration and the food (Belgian and French cuisine). aperol Spritz or great glass of red wine on the terrasse for the sunny days and/or perfect dinner.
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Classico La Brasserie
124 Rue AméricaineTired of walking all day long throughout Brussels, have dinner at the Classico - 30 meters from the flat !
We love the decoration and the food (Belgian and French cuisine). aperol Spritz or great glass of red wine on the terrasse for the sunny days and/or perfect dinner.
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No you are not dreaming, this little "not trendy at all" restaurant makes the best pizza ever (thin) ! available also for take away ! - also 50 m from the flat ;-)
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Al Bacio cucina italiana
119 Rue AméricaineNo you are not dreaming, this little "not trendy at all" restaurant makes the best pizza ever (thin) ! available also for take away ! - also 50 m from the flat ;-)
One of the two Best Bakkery in Brussels is located just around the corner !! Try their DELICIOUS "croissant aux amandes !" :-)
Incredible chocolate patisserie and pralines as well :-)
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Pâtisserie Nicolas Arnaud
93 Rue AméricaineOne of the two Best Bakkery in Brussels is located just around the corner !! Try their DELICIOUS "croissant aux amandes !" :-)
Incredible chocolate patisserie and pralines as well :-)
New restaurant in the area !! My favorite for the moment ! asian inspiration - plates to share -- just incredible delicious. no reservation possible... you might have to wait a bit - but their cocktail (with Gin and Ginger) are amazing.
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OLD BOY
110 Rue de TenboschNew restaurant in the area !! My favorite for the moment ! asian inspiration - plates to share -- just incredible delicious. no reservation possible... you might have to wait a bit - but their cocktail (with Gin and Ginger) are amazing.
Shopping
Deco design shop + also coffee shop and nice lunch (tartines, soups...)
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Lulu Home Interior & Café - Bruxelles
101 Rue du PageDeco design shop + also coffee shop and nice lunch (tartines, soups...)
secret place where the Belgian chefs go shopping (fresh fish, beautiful vegetables...)
Marché des Chefs (Le)
38 Rue Lenssecret place where the Belgian chefs go shopping (fresh fish, beautiful vegetables...)
if you want to buy an original beautiful gift you'll find it at HOPONO (for kids and adults)
Hopono - Bailli
53 Rue du Bailliif you want to buy an original beautiful gift you'll find it at HOPONO (for kids and adults)
THE FAMOUS 2ND HAND SHOP just around the corner ! (book in all languages, furniture, clothes, decoration, toys...) There is everything !! everything is very cheap (2nd hand) all the benefits go to Belgian associations !!
open from 10:30 - 18:00
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Les Petits Riens - Magasin central
1 Rue AméricaineTHE FAMOUS 2ND HAND SHOP just around the corner ! (book in all languages, furniture, clothes, decoration, toys...) There is everything !! everything is very cheap (2nd hand) all the benefits go to Belgian associations !!
open from 10:30 - 18:00
Big organic market located in a beautifully renovated 19th century warehouse which used to host the Palais du Vin in the past.
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Les Ateliers des Tanneurs
60A Rue des TanneursBig organic market located in a beautifully renovated 19th century warehouse which used to host the Palais du Vin in the past.
BOOK SHOP ! Tropismes is a real gem hidden in a quiet part of the busy Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
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Tropismes
BOOK SHOP ! Tropismes is a real gem hidden in a quiet part of the busy Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
BOOK SHOP next to the BRUNCH PLACE GAUDRON located in the beautiful Place Brugmann and open 7 days a week.
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Librairie Candide
2 Pl. Georges BrugmannBOOK SHOP next to the BRUNCH PLACE GAUDRON located in the beautiful Place Brugmann and open 7 days a week.
On Wednesdays the main square (Place du Chatelain / Kasteleinsplein) turns into an open-air market, where locaL producers sell pretty much everything from fresh meat, fish and vegetables to cheese, bread, olives, candy and flowers. If you arrive around 14:00 when the market opens, you’ll be able to do your shopping at ease . The real attraction however takes place towards its closing when people make their way to the Chatelain market for after-work drinks (or an “apéro”, as the locals call it). The whole area comes alive as buzzing crowds gather on the square sipping wine or beer, tasting fresh oysters or nibbles from the various food stands and catching up with old and new friends.
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Place du Chatelain
Place du Châtelain On Wednesdays the main square (Place du Chatelain / Kasteleinsplein) turns into an open-air market, where locaL producers sell pretty much everything from fresh meat, fish and vegetables to cheese, bread, olives, candy and flowers. If you arrive around 14:00 when the market opens, you’ll be able to do your shopping at ease . The real attraction however takes place towards its closing when people make their way to the Chatelain market for after-work drinks (or an “apéro”, as the locals call it). The whole area comes alive as buzzing crowds gather on the square sipping wine or beer, tasting fresh oysters or nibbles from the various food stands and catching up with old and new friends.
Everything Else
THE FAMOUS 2ND HAND SHOP just around the corner ! (book in all languages, furniture, clothes, decoration, toys...) There is everything !! everything is very cheap (2nd hand) all the benefits go to Belgian associations !!
open from 10:30 - 18:00
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Les Petits Riens - Magasin central
1 Rue AméricaineTHE FAMOUS 2ND HAND SHOP just around the corner ! (book in all languages, furniture, clothes, decoration, toys...) There is everything !! everything is very cheap (2nd hand) all the benefits go to Belgian associations !!
open from 10:30 - 18:00
Drinks & Nightlife
La touche d'ivoire is not a nice bar....but it is the only bar in Brussels which is open until 8am...so if you want to dance until the end of the night you know where to go :-)
La Touche d'Ivoire
121 Rue AméricaineLa touche d'ivoire is not a nice bar....but it is the only bar in Brussels which is open until 8am...so if you want to dance until the end of the night you know where to go :-)
HYPER TOURISTIC but also great place ! This bar proposes 3000 yes 3 thousands kind of different BEERS. His menu is a BIBLE. Better not to test all of them :)
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Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéHYPER TOURISTIC but also great place ! This bar proposes 3000 yes 3 thousands kind of different BEERS. His menu is a BIBLE. Better not to test all of them :)
Created by a group of five friends, aka the Play Label, the bar is located between two of the most beautiful areas in Brussels, the Sablon and the Marolles. So how do you get there? Enter Crosly Bowling, take the elevator through the main entrance (admission is free) and in no time you’ll be able to enjoy great views over Brussels. Add into the mix good electro music, cocktails, comfortable chaise longues and a cheerful crowd ready to hit the dance floor and there you have it – a great spot to enjoy a warm summer day! SUMMER ONLY
Play label rooftop
36 Bd de l'EmpereurCreated by a group of five friends, aka the Play Label, the bar is located between two of the most beautiful areas in Brussels, the Sablon and the Marolles. So how do you get there? Enter Crosly Bowling, take the elevator through the main entrance (admission is free) and in no time you’ll be able to enjoy great views over Brussels. Add into the mix good electro music, cocktails, comfortable chaise longues and a cheerful crowd ready to hit the dance floor and there you have it – a great spot to enjoy a warm summer day! SUMMER ONLY
Tucked away in an old industrial building close to Place Sainte Catherine in downtown Brussels, Via Via Travellers Cafe is a space with edge and personality. The coolest space is probably its indoor courtyard which connects the main space of the cafe with its sunny terrace outdoors – bright thanks to the glass rooftop, furnished with vintage colorful chairs and details revealing the history of the building that used to form part of the docks in Brussels back in the day. On the menu cocktails, fair trade coffee and Belgian beers, such as Zinnebir and Gageleer together with a few savoury treats, like soups, sandwiches and quiches.
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ViaVia Brussels
74 Quai aux BriquesTucked away in an old industrial building close to Place Sainte Catherine in downtown Brussels, Via Via Travellers Cafe is a space with edge and personality. The coolest space is probably its indoor courtyard which connects the main space of the cafe with its sunny terrace outdoors – bright thanks to the glass rooftop, furnished with vintage colorful chairs and details revealing the history of the building that used to form part of the docks in Brussels back in the day. On the menu cocktails, fair trade coffee and Belgian beers, such as Zinnebir and Gageleer together with a few savoury treats, like soups, sandwiches and quiches.
Pin Pon is housed in an old fire station, so it’s no surprise that the decor has followed an industrial theme, reminiscent of the building’s history. The space is set up in different levels with the bar area on the ground floor, a wine bar on the mezzanine and the restaurant on the upper floor. The most striking feature of Pin Pon is the glass roof, which lets in abundant natural light. It’s really lovely to enjoy your meal or coffee while watching the flea market on the Place du Jeu de Balle and soaking up the sun! When it gets too warm though, the best option is to grab a table at their spacious terrace and enjoy a glass of Belgian beer.
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Pin Pon
62 Pl. du Jeu de BallePin Pon is housed in an old fire station, so it’s no surprise that the decor has followed an industrial theme, reminiscent of the building’s history. The space is set up in different levels with the bar area on the ground floor, a wine bar on the mezzanine and the restaurant on the upper floor. The most striking feature of Pin Pon is the glass roof, which lets in abundant natural light. It’s really lovely to enjoy your meal or coffee while watching the flea market on the Place du Jeu de Balle and soaking up the sun! When it gets too warm though, the best option is to grab a table at their spacious terrace and enjoy a glass of Belgian beer.
Atmospheric brown bar with amazing beer selection and other Brussels delicacies and excellent spaghetti in a magnificent setting. Regular live music performances and every 2 weeks, on an sundayafternoon, Monk is the swingground for happy swingers and smiling lindy hoppers!
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Monk
22 Rue Sainte-CatherineAtmospheric brown bar with amazing beer selection and other Brussels delicacies and excellent spaghetti in a magnificent setting. Regular live music performances and every 2 weeks, on an sundayafternoon, Monk is the swingground for happy swingers and smiling lindy hoppers!
Because it's one of the city's techno temples and the biggest names in the field (without exception) have DJ's there, le Fuse is a must for any decent, self-respecting clubber. The unique atmosphere that prevails there attracts those in the know, who come from far and wide. The end-of-the-night crescendos, as things approach hysteria, have become the stuff of near legend. There are also gay evenings on Sundays, as fiendishly good as they are famous on our continent. Supervised free car park and democratic admission fee before midnight.
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Fuse
208 Rue BlaesBecause it's one of the city's techno temples and the biggest names in the field (without exception) have DJ's there, le Fuse is a must for any decent, self-respecting clubber. The unique atmosphere that prevails there attracts those in the know, who come from far and wide. The end-of-the-night crescendos, as things approach hysteria, have become the stuff of near legend. There are also gay evenings on Sundays, as fiendishly good as they are famous on our continent. Supervised free car park and democratic admission fee before midnight.
A little disco-bar (400 people even so) in the heart of the Sablon district, frequented by a youth as smart and stylish as you could wish to see. You see some good DJs there too and, when they're in the mood, VIPs. A number of parties are held there at the end of the week. Open from 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday
Le Cercle - Club Clandestin
20 Rue Sainte-AnneA little disco-bar (400 people even so) in the heart of the Sablon district, frequented by a youth as smart and stylish as you could wish to see. You see some good DJs there too and, when they're in the mood, VIPs. A number of parties are held there at the end of the week. Open from 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday
Ever-popular "yuppy" Brussels night-club, the car park is full of convertibles and inside the "Games" attracts girls from a good background and playboys with their Rolex watches.
When : Evenings Thu. and Sat. 8 p.m. till 6 a.m
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Jeux d'Hiver
1 Chem. du CroquetEver-popular "yuppy" Brussels night-club, the car park is full of convertibles and inside the "Games" attracts girls from a good background and playboys with their Rolex watches.
When : Evenings Thu. and Sat. 8 p.m. till 6 a.m
If you are in the area of Saint Gery, Le Roi des belges is a nice bar where to have a drink. But the other bars around the place are nice too ! especially in the summer, where they all have big terraces in the sun !
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Le Roi des Belges
35 Rue Jules Van PraetIf you are in the area of Saint Gery, Le Roi des belges is a nice bar where to have a drink. But the other bars around the place are nice too ! especially in the summer, where they all have big terraces in the sun !
It is a very cosy and small place for partying BUT they probably make the cheapest, yet the best cocktails (in shakers) in Brussels. What is cool is that for 10€ you can get two shakers instead of one and that applies all night. It is so cool, everyone dancing on the tables, chatting and having fun makes it a very very nice place to go out to!
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Coaster
28 Rue des Riches ClairesIt is a very cosy and small place for partying BUT they probably make the cheapest, yet the best cocktails (in shakers) in Brussels. What is cool is that for 10€ you can get two shakers instead of one and that applies all night. It is so cool, everyone dancing on the tables, chatting and having fun makes it a very very nice place to go out to!
Brussels beerproject is a small craft beer brewery on Rue Dansaert. They have a big variety on their own sorts of beer. You can only get all of their beers at this place, no where else. You can try between round 15 different sorts of beer.
Th-Sa: 14:00-22:00
Th-Sa: 14:00-22:00
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Brussels Beer Project
188 Rue Antoine DansaertBrussels beerproject is a small craft beer brewery on Rue Dansaert. They have a big variety on their own sorts of beer. You can only get all of their beers at this place, no where else. You can try between round 15 different sorts of beer.
Th-Sa: 14:00-22:00
Th-Sa: 14:00-22:00
Sightseeing
WAWWW the most beautiful place in the world !! Just amazing... ! The Grand Place is a masterpiece –Voted many times round as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it is definitely a reason to visit the EU capital. Surrounded by exquisite buildings, it’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lined with restaurants and lively cafes
CHRISTMAS DECORATION are nice - SOUND AND LIGHT show as from 17:00 from 1 dec until 1 january.
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Grand-Place
WAWWW the most beautiful place in the world !! Just amazing... ! The Grand Place is a masterpiece –Voted many times round as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it is definitely a reason to visit the EU capital. Surrounded by exquisite buildings, it’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lined with restaurants and lively cafes
CHRISTMAS DECORATION are nice - SOUND AND LIGHT show as from 17:00 from 1 dec until 1 january.
The FAMOUS "Little man Pee" ... ok you will be disappointed because he is rather small (61cm) ;-) but you have to see him because when you get back home your friends will ask you "did you see the manneken pis" ;-) His sister Jannekenpis is a few streets away...near the delirium
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Manneken Pis
The FAMOUS "Little man Pee" ... ok you will be disappointed because he is rather small (61cm) ;-) but you have to see him because when you get back home your friends will ask you "did you see the manneken pis" ;-) His sister Jannekenpis is a few streets away...near the delirium
Jeanneke Pis
10-12 Imp. de la Fidélitéthe sister of Manneken pis
Next to the quartier Dansaert, Place Sainte Catherine is worth a visit is surrounded by great restaurant and bars
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Place Ste. Catherine
Place Sainte-CatherineNext to the quartier Dansaert, Place Sainte Catherine is worth a visit is surrounded by great restaurant and bars
Rebuilt after a fire in the Neoclassical style that Austrian rule dictated at the time, Brussels’ spacious Royal Square exudes grandeur to the fullest. The symmetrical building blocks that surround it and its central Godfrey of Bouillion statue include the Magritte Museum in the splendidly renovated Altenloh Hotel, the Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg Church, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts.
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Place Royale Bruxelles
Place RoyaleRebuilt after a fire in the Neoclassical style that Austrian rule dictated at the time, Brussels’ spacious Royal Square exudes grandeur to the fullest. The symmetrical building blocks that surround it and its central Godfrey of Bouillion statue include the Magritte Museum in the splendidly renovated Altenloh Hotel, the Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg Church, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts.
the historic Mont des Arts / Kunstberg (“Mount of the Arts”) that boasts one of the most beautiful views in Brussels.
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Kunstberg
the historic Mont des Arts / Kunstberg (“Mount of the Arts”) that boasts one of the most beautiful views in Brussels.
The nine balls SYMBOLE of BELGIUM. It is a beautiful piece of art that is known worldwide!
You can get inside the balls and the view is amazing
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Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumThe nine balls SYMBOLE of BELGIUM. It is a beautiful piece of art that is known worldwide!
You can get inside the balls and the view is amazing
The European Parliament's Visitor Centre
Discover the fascinating world of the European Parliament at the newly-opened Parlamentarium, Europe’s largest parliamentary visitor centre.
The Parlamentarium’s attractions include:
- a vast 3D lighting installation representing a shifting map of Europe
- a 360° surround-screen digital projection of the hemicycle (parliamentary chamber)
- an interactive virtual trip through Europe to discover each Member State
- a video wall with messages from Members of the European Parliament
The centre is accessible in 23 languages admission is free.
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Parlamentarium
100 Pl. du LuxembourgThe European Parliament's Visitor Centre
Discover the fascinating world of the European Parliament at the newly-opened Parlamentarium, Europe’s largest parliamentary visitor centre.
The Parlamentarium’s attractions include:
- a vast 3D lighting installation representing a shifting map of Europe
- a 360° surround-screen digital projection of the hemicycle (parliamentary chamber)
- an interactive virtual trip through Europe to discover each Member State
- a video wall with messages from Members of the European Parliament
The centre is accessible in 23 languages admission is free.
Parks & Nature
Tenbosch Park happens to be one of the most beautiful ones. No wonder it has made it into my “Best Parks in Brussels” list!
Despite its relatively small size, Parc Tenbosch / Tenboschpark has a long history and many hidden surprises for visitors. Tenbosch Park remains lovely throughout the seasons but the best time to fully enjoy it is during spring and summer when it’s in full bloom and there are chaises longues available for free.
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Tenboschpark
52 Rue des MélèzesTenbosch Park happens to be one of the most beautiful ones. No wonder it has made it into my “Best Parks in Brussels” list!
Despite its relatively small size, Parc Tenbosch / Tenboschpark has a long history and many hidden surprises for visitors. Tenbosch Park remains lovely throughout the seasons but the best time to fully enjoy it is during spring and summer when it’s in full bloom and there are chaises longues available for free.
Huge Parc 20 min walk from the airbnb. Perfect for a jogging, a walk in the forest.
It comprises a small lake with an island in the centre, called Robinson's island.
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Ter Kamerenbos
Huge Parc 20 min walk from the airbnb. Perfect for a jogging, a walk in the forest.
It comprises a small lake with an island in the centre, called Robinson's island.
Jubelpark
Parc surrounding the majestic monument of the Cinquantenaire.
In front of the Royal Palace, many activities or festival are organized in this parc. Nature in the city center.
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Brusselse Park
In front of the Royal Palace, many activities or festival are organized in this parc. Nature in the city center.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the most frequented spots by both locals and visitors in Brussels is the famous open-air antique market in Place du Jeu de Balle / Vossenplein. Located in the heart of the Marolles area, right opposite Pin Pon, the market is full of second-hand items, so be prepared for some serious treasure-hunting and a bit of bargaining!
Open-air markets are a great part of life in Brussels? The Place du Jeu de Balle flea market brings together numerous merchants who sell all sorts of things from second-hand clothes and jewelery to props, ornaments and other curiosities. The market is open throughout the week (6:00 – 14:00), including weekends when it stays open until 15:00.
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Vossenplein
Place du Jeu de BalleOne of the most frequented spots by both locals and visitors in Brussels is the famous open-air antique market in Place du Jeu de Balle / Vossenplein. Located in the heart of the Marolles area, right opposite Pin Pon, the market is full of second-hand items, so be prepared for some serious treasure-hunting and a bit of bargaining!
Open-air markets are a great part of life in Brussels? The Place du Jeu de Balle flea market brings together numerous merchants who sell all sorts of things from second-hand clothes and jewelery to props, ornaments and other curiosities. The market is open throughout the week (6:00 – 14:00), including weekends when it stays open until 15:00.
Escape games are a type of adventure game whereby a group of people are trapped in a room and try to solve a mystery using clues in order to escape within a set time limit.
Enygma
3 Pl. de l'AlbertineEscape games are a type of adventure game whereby a group of people are trapped in a room and try to solve a mystery using clues in order to escape within a set time limit.
The Vintage Market at Halles Saint Géry Vintage is just once a month but you’re certain to run into other hipsters there. The vintage market is the first Sunday of every month and you’ll find vintage clothing & kitschy, second-hand goods.
Brussels Vintage Market
8 Rue de LigneThe Vintage Market at Halles Saint Géry Vintage is just once a month but you’re certain to run into other hipsters there. The vintage market is the first Sunday of every month and you’ll find vintage clothing & kitschy, second-hand goods.
The nearest Cinema ! 20 min walk from the flat or 7 min in TRAM (stop at Louise)
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UGC Toison d'Or Cinema
8 Av. de la Toison d'OrThe nearest Cinema ! 20 min walk from the flat or 7 min in TRAM (stop at Louise)
Cinéma Vendôme
18 Chau. de WavreIndependant small cinema (no blockbuster type)
an Other cinema. but I prefere the UGC Toison d'or, which is nicer.
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UGC De Brouckère
38 Pl. De Brouckèrean Other cinema. but I prefere the UGC Toison d'or, which is nicer.
I haven't been there for ages....but as its name this parc represents all symbole of european countries in small scale.
near the atomium. You can buy combined tickets for the two.
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Mini-Europa
1 Av. du FootballI haven't been there for ages....but as its name this parc represents all symbole of european countries in small scale.
near the atomium. You can buy combined tickets for the two.