Guidebook for Elsene
Food Scene
Delicious, relaxed and accommodating for dietary requirements. Make sure you book so you don't miss out.
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Le 203
203 Chau. de WaterlooDelicious, relaxed and accommodating for dietary requirements. Make sure you book so you don't miss out.
Beautiful elegant place with castle style furniture and decor.
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Kolya
106 Chau. de CharleroiBeautiful elegant place with castle style furniture and decor.
Cosy restaurant, with a small menu on the wall, no menu cards.
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Osteria Bolognese
49 Rue de la PaixCosy restaurant, with a small menu on the wall, no menu cards.
Le fruit défendu is a small restaurant nestled in the heart of Ixelles. The Menu changes depending on the season or the products available on the market and the products are fresh!
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Le Fruit Défendu
108 Rue de TenboschLe fruit défendu is a small restaurant nestled in the heart of Ixelles. The Menu changes depending on the season or the products available on the market and the products are fresh!
An original concept for Brussels; fresh spring rolls , with a selection of sides. As the name suggest, Knees to Chin is a tiny place, with no reservations, so come early or queue. Yes, it's that popular.And yes, it's that tasty too.
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Knees to Chin
125 Rue de LivourneAn original concept for Brussels; fresh spring rolls , with a selection of sides. As the name suggest, Knees to Chin is a tiny place, with no reservations, so come early or queue. Yes, it's that popular.And yes, it's that tasty too.
Makisu is a great restaurant to have lunch at with friends or family. It is always busy, but you don’t have to wait that long. Offering a varied range of modern sushi, as well as donburi bowls. The staff is very kind and the price is actually quite reasonable!
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Makisu
5 Rue du BailliMakisu is a great restaurant to have lunch at with friends or family. It is always busy, but you don’t have to wait that long. Offering a varied range of modern sushi, as well as donburi bowls. The staff is very kind and the price is actually quite reasonable!
Drinks & Nightlife
A map of gin and good advice. Recommended for gin cocktails. The little extra: peanuts at will.
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De Haus
183 Chau. d'IxellesA map of gin and good advice. Recommended for gin cocktails. The little extra: peanuts at will.
This place is a hoot about 5:00 every day. The locals stream in and the party starts. Reasonable prices, great cocktails, a good variety of beer.
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supra bailly
77 Rue du BailliThis place is a hoot about 5:00 every day. The locals stream in and the party starts. Reasonable prices, great cocktails, a good variety of beer.
A bit off the beaten track, this bar offers a romantic atmosphere, an impressive range of gins, good beers, and an interesting mix of wonderful and friendly people visiting the bar.
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La Belladone
17A Rue MorisA bit off the beaten track, this bar offers a romantic atmosphere, an impressive range of gins, good beers, and an interesting mix of wonderful and friendly people visiting the bar.
Really nice locals bar which hosts a chess club and offers board games to while away the time .Beer list is very good and augmented by specials. A welcome escape from the busy square around the corner.
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Le Pantin
355 Chau. d'IxellesReally nice locals bar which hosts a chess club and offers board games to while away the time .Beer list is very good and augmented by specials. A welcome escape from the busy square around the corner.
It is a bar with an extensive list of local beers plus their own brewed beer choices. Artsy hipsterish decoration, awesome bartenders and cozy atmosphere. Ideal for couple/small group.
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L'Amère à boire
8 Rue du BelvédèreIt is a bar with an extensive list of local beers plus their own brewed beer choices. Artsy hipsterish decoration, awesome bartenders and cozy atmosphere. Ideal for couple/small group.
Parks & Nature
Here you can find a great collection of flowers and plants from all over the world. Its amazing how beautyfull and big this place is.
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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
61 Avenue du Parc RoyalHere you can find a great collection of flowers and plants from all over the world. Its amazing how beautyfull and big this place is.
If you love nature and parks, this is a must-go. It's a perfect choice for good weather when everyone is outside. You can also enjoy a hockey match with a beer at the Leopold club.
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Brugmannpark
If you love nature and parks, this is a must-go. It's a perfect choice for good weather when everyone is outside. You can also enjoy a hockey match with a beer at the Leopold club.
This is the biggest green zone in Brussels! The Bois de la Cambre is great if you want to have a walk around the lake, sit in the grass, have an ice cream, or even lunch. Perfect for kids and families, couples, ... On sunny days it can be quite crowded, great, relaxed atmosphere.
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IBois de la Cambre
This is the biggest green zone in Brussels! The Bois de la Cambre is great if you want to have a walk around the lake, sit in the grass, have an ice cream, or even lunch. Perfect for kids and families, couples, ... On sunny days it can be quite crowded, great, relaxed atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
This museum is a must do. If you'd like to look into the psyche of the Belgian culture, it is a mandatory to go and see this collection. One doesn't only see the great paintings but also the life of one Belgium's greatest painters. Magritte’s life and work are presented in a professional way. The museum has three floors of exhibition, each about a different period in the carreer of the artist. There is a well-packed museum shop with books, postcards, posters, souvenirs.
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I-Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleThis museum is a must do. If you'd like to look into the psyche of the Belgian culture, it is a mandatory to go and see this collection. One doesn't only see the great paintings but also the life of one Belgium's greatest painters. Magritte’s life and work are presented in a professional way. The museum has three floors of exhibition, each about a different period in the carreer of the artist. There is a well-packed museum shop with books, postcards, posters, souvenirs.
If you are a music lover or a musician, you need to spend a few hours here. The history is amazing. You’ll need to get the audio tour to listen how the instruments play.
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Iziko lezintombe
2 Rue Montagne de la CourIf you are a music lover or a musician, you need to spend a few hours here. The history is amazing. You’ll need to get the audio tour to listen how the instruments play.
Horta is the Gaudi of Brussels. His architecture is very unique, especially for his time.
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I-Horta Museum
27 Rue AméricaineHorta is the Gaudi of Brussels. His architecture is very unique, especially for his time.
Essentials
Carrefour express
60 Rue du BailliCarrefour Express
106 Bd AnspachCarrefour Express
106 Bd AnspachDelhaize Molière
536 Chau. de WaterlooDelhaize Flagey
18 Rue de HenninEntertainment & Activities
UGC Toison d'Or Cinema
8 Av. de la Toison d'Or