Guidebook for Brussels
Drinks & Nightlife
Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène FlageyAlways nice, day and night.
The very first one of Brussels' city centre wake-up 30 years ago.
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Zebra
33 Pl. Saint-GéryThe very first one of Brussels' city centre wake-up 30 years ago.
This is going out: sometimes you land in a cosy jazz atmosphere, sometimes you're dancing next to to the grand piano. Genuine Art Deco interior, drinks professionally served, a must.
146 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
L'Archiduc
6 Rue Antoine DansaertThis is going out: sometimes you land in a cosy jazz atmosphere, sometimes you're dancing next to to the grand piano. Genuine Art Deco interior, drinks professionally served, a must.
Bonnefooi
8 Rue des PierresAlways music, always a good feeling.
Hasn't changed in almost 30 years of existence, a good set for a good city centre, that's how we like it. Fresh newspapers available.
36 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Au Soleil
86 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktHasn't changed in almost 30 years of existence, a good set for a good city centre, that's how we like it. Fresh newspapers available.
True Belgian bar & restaurant located in an alley in the city centre, a reference since the 19th century.
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
À la Bécasse
11 Rue de TaboraTrue Belgian bar & restaurant located in an alley in the city centre, a reference since the 19th century.
Everything Else
Without any doubt: the best concert spot in Brussels.
133 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ancienne Belgique
110 Bd AnspachWithout any doubt: the best concert spot in Brussels.
Second (or maybe third?) generation of bread and cheese lovers. These women have connections with real peasants who produce real cheese. Expect queuing.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Catherine
23 Rue du MidiSecond (or maybe third?) generation of bread and cheese lovers. These women have connections with real peasants who produce real cheese. Expect queuing.
At 5 in the morning, Belgians tend to want to eat French fries. Could be a journey from where you are, but worth.
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Friterie de la Barrière
5 Av. du ParcAt 5 in the morning, Belgians tend to want to eat French fries. Could be a journey from where you are, but worth.
Food Scene
Every day of the week, something else on the programme, mainly concerts and DJs. Also open during the day.
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Bar du Matin
172 Chau. d'AlsembergEvery day of the week, something else on the programme, mainly concerts and DJs. Also open during the day.
No need to be introduced any more. This one is close to metro Merode, on your way to the city centre.www.lepainquotidien.be
Also in the rue des Tongres: Panos, affordable, quick & easy bakery chain.
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Le Pain Quotidien Tongres
71 Rue des TongresNo need to be introduced any more. This one is close to metro Merode, on your way to the city centre.www.lepainquotidien.be
Also in the rue des Tongres: Panos, affordable, quick & easy bakery chain.
Essentials
La Maison du Thé
11 PlattesteenThe very best tea reseller in Brussels.
Arts & Culture
Now an arts centre, previously the location of the national radio, which means a beautiful concert hall offering professional sound quality. Check the programme on www.flagey.be
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Flagey Arts center
23 Rue du BelvédèreNow an arts centre, previously the location of the national radio, which means a beautiful concert hall offering professional sound quality. Check the programme on www.flagey.be