Restaurants, bars & cafés
Here I give you a selection of the nicest restaurants, cafes and bars close to the house. I promise, they won't disappoint!
Great cocktails, delicious Italian food and lovely staff!
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Cipiace
49A Parv. de Saint-GillesGreat cocktails, delicious Italian food and lovely staff!
It's a great place to have a delicious and simple lunch! They received an award for the best shrimp croquette in Belgium!
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Fernand Obb Delicatessen
27 Rue de TaminesIt's a great place to have a delicious and simple lunch! They received an award for the best shrimp croquette in Belgium!
The perfect place for a romantic date or a girls night. Delicious and fresh food + beautiful decoration = <3
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Ma Jolie
175 Chau. de CharleroiThe perfect place for a romantic date or a girls night. Delicious and fresh food + beautiful decoration = <3
If you are looking for a place to have a nice cafe and some great vibes to work on your computer, this is it!
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JAT’ Café
116 Chau. de CharleroiIf you are looking for a place to have a nice cafe and some great vibes to work on your computer, this is it!
If you want a taste of Portugal in Brussels, head to Forcado Pasteleria to have one (or more) Pasteis de Nata! They are the best.
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Forcado Pastelaria (Saint-Gilles)
196 Chau. de CharleroiIf you want a taste of Portugal in Brussels, head to Forcado Pasteleria to have one (or more) Pasteis de Nata! They are the best.
A trendy bar with a big terrasse, perfect for summer nights, on the Parvis Saint-Gilles to enjoy one ore more drinks!
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Café Flora
16A Parvis de Saint-GillesA trendy bar with a big terrasse, perfect for summer nights, on the Parvis Saint-Gilles to enjoy one ore more drinks!
A lively bar / café on the Parvis Saint-Gilles. It has a great atmosphere and you can taste some really nice Belgian beer there!
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Café Maison du Peuple
39 Parv. de Saint-GillesA lively bar / café on the Parvis Saint-Gilles. It has a great atmosphere and you can taste some really nice Belgian beer there!
Did you know that you can eat some of the best meatballs in Brussels? Go to Ballekes and judge it by yourself!
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BALLEKES (JANSON)
174 Chau. de CharleroiDid you know that you can eat some of the best meatballs in Brussels? Go to Ballekes and judge it by yourself!
If you are a maki lover, don't miss out on Makisu when in Brussels! There are actually three Makisu in the city and two of them are close to the house. Lucky you!
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Makisu
5 Rue du BailliIf you are a maki lover, don't miss out on Makisu when in Brussels! There are actually three Makisu in the city and two of them are close to the house. Lucky you!
Whether it's for brunch, lunch or a coffee & cake fix, Hinterland will make you happy!
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Hinterland
179 Chau. de CharleroiWhether it's for brunch, lunch or a coffee & cake fix, Hinterland will make you happy!
Le 203
203 Chau. de WaterlooSeasonal and delicious dishes + friendly staff make of this small bistrot a great place to go for lunch or dinner!
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Le Damoiselle
28 Rue de LombardieSeasonal and delicious dishes + friendly staff make of this small bistrot a great place to go for lunch or dinner!
A very popular bar / restaurant a few steps away from the house. The perfect place for a pre-dinner drink, or more.
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Le Dillens
11 Pl. Julien DillensA very popular bar / restaurant a few steps away from the house. The perfect place for a pre-dinner drink, or more.
We love Café La Biche for many reasons: their delicious Croque-monsieurs, their selection of beers and their sunny terrasse with a view on the Saint-Gilles Town hall.
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Café La Biche
1 Pl. Maurice van MeenenWe love Café La Biche for many reasons: their delicious Croque-monsieurs, their selection of beers and their sunny terrasse with a view on the Saint-Gilles Town hall.
If you are looking for a typical yet authentic Belgian "Brasserie", Nüetnigenough is the place for you.
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Nüetnigenough
25 Rue du LombardIf you are looking for a typical yet authentic Belgian "Brasserie", Nüetnigenough is the place for you.
Moeder Lambic Original
68 Rue de SavoieA great place to taste local beer!
Liesse
57 Avenue Adolphe DemeurIf you're thirsty for natural wines and hungry for oysters & tapas, this is your place!
If you're looking for a true local experience, you can go to this very simple but very delicious Belgian fries "foodtruck".
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Friterie de la Barrière
5 Av. du ParcIf you're looking for a true local experience, you can go to this very simple but very delicious Belgian fries "foodtruck".
Looking for a simple traditional Belgian place to eat? Look no further and head to Le Waterloo.
Go for Mussels & fries, a filet américain (beef tartare), Boulettes (meatballs) or Carbonnade!
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Le Waterloo
217 Chau. de WaterlooLooking for a simple traditional Belgian place to eat? Look no further and head to Le Waterloo.
Go for Mussels & fries, a filet américain (beef tartare), Boulettes (meatballs) or Carbonnade!
Jackie
Lovely café where you can also work. Recommended by another guest!
Our favorite neighborhoods in Brussels
We really recommend to wanter around the lovely Châtelain neighborhood. It's packed with small restaurants, coffees and boutiques and will show you Brussels off the beaten paths!
If by any luck you are in Brussels on a Wednesday, don't miss the market on the Place du Châtelain. It's very popular and you will soon understand why!
What to type in Google map:
A street: Rue du Bailli
A building: Eglise de la Sainte Trinité
A place: Marché de la Place du Châtelain
A bar: Pepette & Ronron
A shop: Lulu home interior
Restaurants: Les fils à maman, Ötap & Cocina
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Kastelijn
We really recommend to wanter around the lovely Châtelain neighborhood. It's packed with small restaurants, coffees and boutiques and will show you Brussels off the beaten paths!
If by any luck you are in Brussels on a Wednesday, don't miss the market on the Place du Châtelain. It's very popular and you will soon understand why!
What to type in Google map:
A street: Rue du Bailli
A building: Eglise de la Sainte Trinité
A place: Marché de la Place du Châtelain
A bar: Pepette & Ronron
A shop: Lulu home interior
Restaurants: Les fils à maman, Ötap & Cocina
Known for its beautiful gothic church and charming architecture, the Sablon area is also the place to be if you’re a chocolate lover! Indeed, its cobbled streets are lined with some of the best chocolate shops that Brussels has to offer!
Only a 20-min walk from the house!
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Zavel
Known for its beautiful gothic church and charming architecture, the Sablon area is also the place to be if you’re a chocolate lover! Indeed, its cobbled streets are lined with some of the best chocolate shops that Brussels has to offer!
Only a 20-min walk from the house!
Les Marolles is a diverse neighbourhood full of a mixed culture of locals. Offering a real authentic experience, you can find local flea markets as well as cute cafes, bars and restaurants.
Only a 20min walk from the house!
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Marollen
Les Marolles is a diverse neighbourhood full of a mixed culture of locals. Offering a real authentic experience, you can find local flea markets as well as cute cafes, bars and restaurants.
Only a 20min walk from the house!
Of course, one of our favourite area in Brussels is where the house is located!
Saint-Gilles is a trendy and multicultural neighborhood, and is often seen as a ‘village within the city,’ mostly due to its relaxed artsy atmosphere and cobblestone alleys.
It is also one of the densest Art Nouveau areas in Brussels and you'll be able to discover several hidden architectural treasures walking around the neighborhood.
To admire some of those, you can head to:
- the Horta Museum
- Avenue Paul Dejaer 9 à Saint-Gilles
- Les Hiboux - Maison Art Nouveau
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Saint-Gilles
Of course, one of our favourite area in Brussels is where the house is located!
Saint-Gilles is a trendy and multicultural neighborhood, and is often seen as a ‘village within the city,’ mostly due to its relaxed artsy atmosphere and cobblestone alleys.
It is also one of the densest Art Nouveau areas in Brussels and you'll be able to discover several hidden architectural treasures walking around the neighborhood.
To admire some of those, you can head to:
- the Horta Museum
- Avenue Paul Dejaer 9 à Saint-Gilles
- Les Hiboux - Maison Art Nouveau
Dansaert / Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Géry area is also one of our favourite!
Close to the central Main square, it is a lively neighbourhood, full of bars and restaurants. This is also where you can find some beautiful Designers shops (clothing, furniture,...).
On the place Sainte-Catherine, you can find some of the best seafood restaurants!
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Dansaert
Dansaert / Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Géry area is also one of our favourite!
Close to the central Main square, it is a lively neighbourhood, full of bars and restaurants. This is also where you can find some beautiful Designers shops (clothing, furniture,...).
On the place Sainte-Catherine, you can find some of the best seafood restaurants!
Places not to be missed in Brussels
The best view over Brussels! If you want to get even more heights and better views, go on the rooftop of the Musical Instruments Museum (the building with the crazy architecture).
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Mont des Arts
The best view over Brussels! If you want to get even more heights and better views, go on the rooftop of the Musical Instruments Museum (the building with the crazy architecture).
Poelaertplein
Place PoelaertGo there for sunset, it has the best vibes!
The impressive architecture of the Galleries Saint-Hubert is worth a visit.
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Il-Galeriji Reali Saint-Hubert
5 Galerie du RoiThe impressive architecture of the Galleries Saint-Hubert is worth a visit.
All the Royal district is very beautiful, make sure to wander and admire the beautiful architecture!
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Il-Palazz Reali ta 'Bruxelles
16 Rue BrederodeAll the Royal district is very beautiful, make sure to wander and admire the beautiful architecture!
Where to shop for food
Highly recommend this shop to find fresh, organic, delicious food. They have a wide selection of local products and it's only 5min walking from the house.
The Barn Bio Market - Saint-Gilles
92 Chau. de CharleroiHighly recommend this shop to find fresh, organic, delicious food. They have a wide selection of local products and it's only 5min walking from the house.
Small grocery shop with delicious products. It's also a wine bar and they serve brunch on the weekends! :)
Petit Mercado
82 Rue de l'Hôtel des MonnaiesSmall grocery shop with delicious products. It's also a wine bar and they serve brunch on the weekends! :)
Little supermarket close to the house!
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louis delhaize Saint-Gilles
88 Av. Henri JasparLittle supermarket close to the house!
"Big" supermarket where you should find everything you need.
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Carrefour express Barrière Saint Gilles
45 Chau. d'Alsemberg"Big" supermarket where you should find everything you need.
GRAMMES
20A Rue Antoine BréartNice bakery with all the goodies!
Our favourite Belgian chocolate ever!
You can find some shops close to the main square or closer to the house, on Avenue Louise
Elisabeth Chocolaterie
49 Avenue LouiseOur favourite Belgian chocolate ever!
You can find some shops close to the main square or closer to the house, on Avenue Louise
Parks & nature
Huge & beautiful park close to the house: the picture doesn't give any justice! The perfect place to go on a sunny day :)
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Il-Park tal-Ħarifa
Huge & beautiful park close to the house: the picture doesn't give any justice! The perfect place to go on a sunny day :)
Parc Pierre Paulus
Rue de ParmeA hidden green space in the area!
Pariri dwar il-belt
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Public transports close to the house
METRO
- Hôtel des Monnaies, Porte de Hall or Louise metro stations (lines 2 & 6)
TRAM
- Horta (lines 2, 4 & 51) or Janson (line 81) tram stops
BUS
- Place Morichar (bus 136) > direct to Brussels-midi
TRAIN
- Brussels-midi (Brussels-south) : 20min walk from the house
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Itinerary to the house
Whether you come by plane, train or bus, you will have to go first to Brussels-midi station, the closest station to the house.
From Zaventem-Airport to Brussels-midi station, you can catch the direct Airport train.
To go from Brussels-midi to the house, you can either:
- walk about 20min
- take the bus number 136 from St-Gillis Fonsny stop to Saint-Gilles Place Morichar stop (from there, the house is only a 2min walk).
- or, take the tram number 3, 4 or 51 and stop in Horta. From there, the house is only a 7min walk.