Quick beer pick with limited edition compared to the Delirium village but this place is better for…read morefamilies as this is in the grand place and is not filled with smoke smell like the other one.

Okay, this isn't the main bar, that is located elsewhere, but this is a smaller version of it…read morelocated on the other side of the old city. It's pretty cool I have to admit, despite the fact that I grabbed a beer that was, yeah, not on the top of my favoruite list. However, the atmosphere was pretty good, and the service was pretty top notch as well.

We really only stopped in for coffee so I cannot say much about the food or drinks. We sat in a…read morefairly pleasant location outdoors, had a good espresso, checked in on our iPhones with social media or whatever, and left. The waiter was a little gruff, but he did his job and we didn't really put his attitude to the test. It was ok and if we return to the location, I would probably give it another go!

La Brocante is a traditional Brussels cafe with a jazz soundtrack that opens super early (around…read more5am!) to serve the vendors and customers of the neighboring 7-day a week flea market. But cafe's in Brussels are a dime a dozen. What sets La Brocante apart (aside from having some of the best people watching in town), is one of the best selections of Gueuze and lambic beers in town; some 30 by my last count with the likes of Cantillon, Hansens, 3 Fonteinen and Tilquin. If lambics aren't your thing, they have another 70 or so Belgian bottled beers, including running the gamut from pilsner to imperial stout. If that was not enough to make you want to stop by, they also have a great outdoor seating area next to a fountain that serves as a venue for impromptu weekend concerts as well as some of the best people watching in town. Food is your typical Belgian cafe stuff: pasta, omelettes, sandwiches, and carbonade, but well prepared and in large portions. On the downside, because of the early opening hours, they close rather early, usually between 6 and 7pm, depending on the whims of the staff, And note: it's cash only.

An AWESOME PLACE for mixology, killer drinks and great atmosphere. Was an old pharmacy 100yrs ago…read moreand is now a mixology bar. We sat upstairs. We are coming back tomorrow night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Awesome spot, well worth checking out, especially if you're a tourist-it's something to talk…read moreanonymously when you get home! The bartender from another local bar told us to check this place out, and although it ended up being a little bit of a search mission, it was well worth the detour. When we arrived they asked if we had a reservation (Sat evening). We said no, and they said that was okay, they had seats downstairs. There's a prohibition like feel meets 1920s themed mental patient/witch doctor like vibe, making you want to instagram every little thing you see. We walked past the first floor, down some stairs to a little area with couch like seats and then down to the downstairs floor. Interesting bar with lots of unique contraptions in glass underneath the actual bar, as well as a giant stuffed lion with a bandage wrapped around his head. They had a fair impressive list of cocktails, but keep In mind, none of them were cheap. The waiter did also promise to make whatever drink we liked. I ended up going with the Pisco Sour and my gf had a random drink they made which she really liked. Definitely an awesome bar...reminds me of something great you would see in Brooklyn! It looked like there were a lot of local here!

Great snooker bar (5 tables, 1 electronic dartboard, 1 table football), great selection of beers…read moreand spirits AND very friendly staff. It's also open until 3am in the weekend. Good to know if you're in the neighbourhood!

This bar is great. With a fair size selection of drinks, and five billiard tables, this is a good…read moreplace for billiard enthusiasts to play pool, either with friends or alone. I was alone when I visited the first time, and because it was relatively slow at the time I went, the bartender, despite not speaking much english, played about 10 games against me. By my second and third visit, the bartender was introducing me to other patrons for opportunities to play and improve my game. The one down side was there was no selection of food to order, and the music is recorded and never live, but I believe this is much more common in Europe, than in the United States where bars often have a kitchen, 2-3 pool tables, and the occasional live music.

Mediocre pasta place popular with hipsters. The front room is more of a bar, and had live music…read morelater on in our visit, but the back room is a cute and light-filled space for dining and drinking. They have a few options for pasta, but pretty much all of them will come with a heaping amount of average spaghetti, tons of meaty sauce, and copious amounts of cheese. I like my pasta covered in parm but this was a new level, and I had to scrape off a lot. Portions are extremely large, which ends up making the prices quite reasonable, but I struggled to finish mine, and not just from the size. My short rib topping was meh; I would just stick with the normal bolognese. Beer selection is pretty good. Our first waitress was indifferent but we later had a charming and attentive waiter. Bathrooms are grungy and communal, like a dive bar or venue. I can see why this place gets recommended to tourists, as it's in a charming neighborhood with a mix of locals and foreigners, it's easy to get a seat, and it's an attractive value. However, I just didn't think the food was good.

Monk was recommended to me by a random Twitter account representing a range of hostels across…read moreEurope. With this, I was slightly dubious - but they seriously know what they're talking about. After a long journey and lazy afternoon in and around the hotel, we hopped in a taxi and went straight to Monk for our first evening meal in Brussels. Aesthetically, everything is just spot on for me. From the window decal to the floor titles and the dark wooden cladding to the hidden nature of the restaurant in the back, if I could transport one place back to the UK with me it would be here. We managed to work our way through the Thursday night crowds and into the restaurant to grab a table; there was roughly a twenty minute wait but, with a Frankie & Benny's style buzzer to let us know when the table would be ready, we headed back into the bar. I went for their standard blonde on draught and Kate W. found her new favourite beer in the world, kriek boon. The atmosphere was the right balance between busy but not overwhelming, and service at the bar was super speedy despite the crowds. Once the buzzer went off, we headed immediately back through and settled down to look over the menu. It's a super simple set up - you choose your pasta sauce and cheese topping - for €10. We both went for the classic bolognese (the dish we'd read the most about) topped with parmesan. The whole meal experience was simple, no frills, but absolutely excellent. We visited again on our last day just for a drink, but their deli selection is well worth partaking in from what we saw; a whole range of meats and cheese, plus a traditional pea soup and hunks of bread, all soundtracked by someone playing the grand piano. Whether you're after a simple laid back beer or full dinner experience, this is the place to be.

Not too bad, but there are lots of greater spots for a good afterwork atmosphere.read more

A basic bar near the EU neighborhood, it offers an alternative to Place Luxembourg. It is more…read morequiet and it is possible to enjoy a drink and a good chat while listening to some music.During the summer period, it is possible to sit outside and enjoy Place de Londres. In case you get hungry, you can order one of the padinas.

Did not try the food unfortunately. Ordered a couple of bottled beers and sat at the front of the…read moreplace so we could watch the world walk by. Great service! Clean place! Quiet! Pool table upstairs. Definitely stop here.

Small bar with an upstairs seating area. Stopped in recently to watch Arsenal-Crystal Palace on a…read moreweekend. They only have a burger and fries on offer but the bartender doesn't mind if you bring in your own food, as long as you're not ridiculous about it. Decent prices.

Once again, another bar, but this one had some underground charm about it, and a good range of…read morebeers as well, though that probably shouldn't be all that surprising in Brussels since they do have an awful lot of beers available. I certainly did like this one, though like a lot of these places, I do end up sitting outside. Fortunately, you can order at the bar.

4.5 Stars Gist…read more(which means yeast in Dutch) is a relative newcomer to the Brussels beer scene, having only opened in December 2017. It does come with bonafides, however, the owner having worked previously at Moeder Lambic. There are 18 constantly rotating draft beers, including at least one cask ale. These are pretty esoteric offering and it's unlikely you'll find many (if any) elsewhere. Not exclusively Belgian, recent offerings have included beers from micro-breweries in England, France, Sweden, and the U.S, (Jester King), plus la Vermontoise, a collaboration between Belgium's Brasserie de Blaugies and Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont.. They also have a fare selection of bottled beer and offer snacks such as cheese. The owner has two turntables inside and spins tunes when the mood strikes him. The sidewalk tables out front make for good alfresco drinking and eating..