After trying another well known cocktail bar in Brussels, we were recommended The Modern Alchemist…read more We'd known about this spot, but hadn't yet given it a try. Since the wife and I have really been into cocktails lately, trying to learn as much as we can, and trying new things, we decided to check them out on a Friday night. The bartender, Mica was so kind and friendly to my wife and me. We sat at the bar to watch him work, and to admittedly pick his brain when it came to ingredients. The wife tried a classic Mai Tai and I had their Cognac Safe Ticket. You can find descriptions of their house cocktails in the pictures. I absolutely loved the CST, and found it to be so delicious with it's hint of pear. We ordered a cheese plate and two more drinks, a Dill Breaker and An Apple A Day Keeps the COVID Away... Which despite the long name, was easily, without a doubt, the one of the best cocktails my wife and I have ever had! We enjoyed talking to them about their rums, especially their Trinidadian rums. They let us try some vermouths and other ingredients we and been curious about, and the bartender was so open to all our questions and provided some great conversation as well! The vibe of this place is great. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice date spot, or for great cocktails. We can't wait to go back!

From the owner: The Modern Alchemist | Ben, Chris, and Seb's bar welcome you in a warm atmosphere with a neat…read moreindustrial decor. The best artisanal cocktails and premium rums in the heart of Saint-Gilles.

Great bar where you can have the best cocktails in town. The owner, Sten vd Berg, is a great person…read morewho knows a lot about all the drinks he serves. Almost every drink you can think of is available at de Minibar. Cocktails aren't the only great thing about de Minibar, it also has a lot of great wines and other drinks for you. To experience the great vibe of de Minibar, just visit de Minibar! Friday and saturday nights are a bit crowded (but not too), the other nights are a bit calmer and great for a nice chat with friends or a romantic drink with your lover.

Great cocktails, great bar. Wonderful atmosphere and great service. I thought my cocktail was a bit…read moretoo sweet for my taste and without hesitation they redid it immediately, to perfection! The only downside is the hangover the next day, but that's not their fault... It's quite small inside on the weekends it gets very crowded best to get in early

Tried this bbq gem in town last night and we were completely blown away. This is real dry rub bbq…read morewith low and slow cooking on top of an amazing array of meats and seafoods. Too much to eat in the first sitting so we are going back for more. The drink list, especially the gin concoctions, are well done. We were also impressed with the quality of the service, the servers make sure to give you a complete run down on the menu and then help you pick a selection that matches your taste. I had the pork ribs, delicious, my traveling companion has the brisket. Both were some of the best we have had. If you are in Leuven, this is a spot not to be missed.

Seriously, as an American living in Belgium for 13+ years, this is by far the best BBQ place I've…read morefound here and even in Europe. Great food, great service (which let's be honest is hard to find in Belgian restaurants) Slow cooked, smoked meat. They do it right. This is my go too place.

First time in Antwerp and here by myself before heading to Amsterdam. Stopped in due to ratings…read more Even better then expected. Awesome drink and atmosphere. Service was great. I had to move table as the one I was sitting at was reserved and not marked. Very friendly and brought me a shot on the house for the inconvenience. Wonderful place.

We ordered a beer, Ipanema(mocktail) and Lazy Red Cheeks. It was delicious.. Shahien the owner was…read moreso inviting and cute. We were near the church enjoying our drinks outside. I loved the energy on the street.

It was great experience for my colleague and I. My colleague wanted to get more in touch with…read moreLusitania cuisine, as his niece is going to have a destination wedding in Portugal this summer. However, I would not call this place as typical Portuguese food restaurant. It is as eclectic as fun is the name (a mosquito that can be found in the part of the river). The red hair tattooed owner was super friendly answering all my questions concerning the pictures in the walls. I was curious to see if they were real ancestors or she just got those photos online to create faux family ambiance. It happens that they were real family, now overseeing what we eat from those black and white shots! This restaurant is very relaxing and calm, you can have a conversation and enjoy the food. Another thing is when you go to the bathroom and you clash with those eyes protruding the walls!!! they look so authentic. It was funscary! Food: my seafood plate was super delicious, nothing to complain about. The tomato based broth was really good. My colleague was not as happy with his meat as was more done than expected. We shared a creme brulee that was awesome too. It was a bummer that the bacalhau dish was not available. That is what I went for initially but i dont regret choosing that restaurant versus more typical Belgian options around.

The fish plate (multiple types) was spectacular. Simple, fresh, cooked perfectly. Salmon, a white…read morefish like dorado, prawn and anothe white fish similar to a cod with a fatty crispy skin. Crispy potatoe fingerlings cooked expertly. Crunchy and soft in the middle. Salad was simple yet what I was wanting. If I had more than one day I would come back and try aeat dish but the seafood is awesome. Come try it!

Tasty coctails as well as mocktails, but service was very slow. When we had already taken a seat…read morefor 10 minutes and had to take a menu from another table ourselves to choose. We also had to speak to a waitress to order which again took a very long time before we had drinks and then we had to wait an hour for a portion of cheese. There was a good atmosphere between people and service so this was in order. This is honestly not okay but it could be a bit better.

From the owner: Zin in een lekkere Cocktail ? ​…read moreDat kan zeker! Kijk dan even op ons suggestiebord. En wij maken voor u naar uw smaak een cocktail, waardoor je je op een zomerse strand waant. ​ Liever geen alcohol, maar toch graag een cocktail? Dan is een Mocktail iets voor u! ​ *Al onze cocktails worden vers bereid, hiervoor dank voor uw geduld.. ​ !Bij drukte is er een beperkte keuze en maken we er geen op aanvraag Dit om lange wachttijden te voorkomen

Got here late on a cold night. The people are friendly, the beer is cold, and the burgers are…read moregreat. I'd recommend this to anyone going through Turnout looking for a great burger place...