My guidebook
Food scene
Yuka Espresso Bar
166 Bd AnspachCoffee cake and wifi
La Manufacture
12 Rue Notre-Dame-du-SommeilTop resto! 5 star style! and reasonable prices
Very Typical Belgian restaurant. Great selection of food, wines and beers.
35 recommandé par les habitants
In't Spinnekopke
1 Pl. du Jardin aux FleursVery Typical Belgian restaurant. Great selection of food, wines and beers.
Houtsiplou
9 Pl. RouppeGreat place to eat, burgers etc...
Best address in the area! support the local food scene! menu changes weekly! always good!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Jour de Fête
181 Bd AnspachBest address in the area! support the local food scene! menu changes weekly! always good!
Star restaurant... expensive but worth it, so I'm told!
39 recommandé par les habitants
Comme Chez Soi
23 Pl. RouppeStar restaurant... expensive but worth it, so I'm told!
Cafe/resto... one of the few remaining art nouveau establishments remaining. Order a Half en Half... !!
43 recommandé par les habitants
Le Cirio
18 Rue de la BourseCafe/resto... one of the few remaining art nouveau establishments remaining. Order a Half en Half... !!
La Fin de Siècle
3 Av. de l'ArméeGreat Belgian eatery, go early or book!! very busy.
Rugantino
184 Bd AnspachGood Italian, not expensive.
Wolf
50 Rue du Fossé aux LoupsMulti resto eating in former bank building.
Pasta Madre
10 Pl. RouppeNew Pizza place, traditional and new take on pizza's. Reservation recommended.
Cafes
Booze'n Blues
20 Rue des Riches ClairesGreat choice of beers and friendly atmosphere.
Biggest selection of Belgian and international beers in the centre. Often holds speciality weekends too! Great terrace in the summer! Once the pedestrian zone is finished this will be on a great location... at the moment a building site!
164 recommandé par les habitants
Moeder Lambic
8 Pl. FontainasBiggest selection of Belgian and international beers in the centre. Often holds speciality weekends too! Great terrace in the summer! Once the pedestrian zone is finished this will be on a great location... at the moment a building site!
One of the hidden secrets of Brussels. Go there! you won't be disappointed.
18 recommandé par les habitants
La Fleur en Papier Doré
55 Rue des AlexiensOne of the hidden secrets of Brussels. Go there! you won't be disappointed.
One of the best cafe's in town... history and atmosphere in one!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Café Mort Subite
7 Rue Montagne aux Herbes PotagèresOne of the best cafe's in town... history and atmosphere in one!
Brasserie de l'Ermitage
Brew pub...
Market
The biggest Sunday market in town. Great for plants, flowers, fresh veg and foodie experiences!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Bruxelles Midi Market
Avenue FonsnyThe biggest Sunday market in town. Great for plants, flowers, fresh veg and foodie experiences!
Abattoir of Anderlecht
1 Rue Ropsy ChaudronWeekend tropical market. Also great building!
Bruxelles Midi Market
Avenue FonsnyThe biggest Sunday market!
Sightseeing
Grand Place
Grote MarktThe place to be... anytime!
Manneken Pis
The one and only!!
The oldest covered shopping street in the world... retains it's glory... always a pleasure to walk through.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
5 Galerie du RoiThe oldest covered shopping street in the world... retains it's glory... always a pleasure to walk through.
Shopping
Well supplied supermarket... All the basics and a good beer section!
269 recommandé par les habitants
Carrefour market
55 Pl. JourdanWell supplied supermarket... All the basics and a good beer section!
art / culture
Mima
41 Quai du HainautPopular modern art house
Street art scene, also food and cafe. Cool urban place. Check out website before going.
52 recommandé par les habitants
RECYCLART
13 ManchesterstraatStreet art scene, also food and cafe. Cool urban place. Check out website before going.
Brasserie Cantillon
56 Rue GheudeOne of the last real beer breweries in Brussels
useful
Wash Club Laundry self-service
71 Rue Van ArteveldeBest local laundry