Guidebook for Brussels

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Guidebook for Brussels

Drinks & Nightlife

Always nice, day and night.
355 locals recommend
Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène Flagey
355 locals recommend
Always nice, day and night.
The very first one of Brussels' city centre wake-up 30 years ago.
25 locals recommend
Zebra
33 Pl. Saint-Géry
25 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
L'Archiduc
6 Rue Antoine Dansaert
146 locals recommend
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.
Always music, always a good feeling.
61 locals recommend
Bonnefooi
8 Rue des Pierres
61 locals recommend
Always 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 locals recommend
Au Soleil
86 Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt
36 locals recommend
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.
True Belgian bar & restaurant located in an alley in the city centre, a reference since the 19th century.
19 locals recommend
À la Bécasse
11 Rue de Tabora
19 locals recommend
True 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 locals recommend
Ancienne Belgique
110 Bd Anspach
133 locals recommend
Without 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 locals recommend
Catherine
23 Rue du Midi
11 locals recommend
Second (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.
69 locals recommend
Friterie de la Barrière
5 Av. du Parc
69 locals recommend
At 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.
203 locals recommend
Bar du Matin
172 Chau. d'Alsemberg
203 locals recommend
Every 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.
31 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien Tongres
71 Rue des Tongres
31 locals recommend
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.

Essentials

The very best tea reseller in Brussels.
La Maison du Thé
11 Plattesteen
The 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
12 locals recommend
Flagey Arts center
23 Rue du Belvédère
12 locals recommend
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