Guidebook for Brussel
Food Scene
From the apartment you look down at the Barbeton which is a wonderful bar with great atmosphere, terrace, food & drinks and nice people. If we're not around you'll be able to pick up the keys there.
91 locals recommend
Barbeton
114 Rue Antoine DansaertFrom the apartment you look down at the Barbeton which is a wonderful bar with great atmosphere, terrace, food & drinks and nice people. If we're not around you'll be able to pick up the keys there.
One of the best fish restaurants in Brussels, far enough from the tourist traps around the Place St Catherine
16 locals recommend
Restaurant La Marée
99 Rue de FlandreOne of the best fish restaurants in Brussels, far enough from the tourist traps around the Place St Catherine
This fantastic restaurant with lovely setting is specialized in meat and offal but you'll have one of the best "stoemp with sausage" in town. Tip: in the summer they have a cosy terrace in the back.
35 locals recommend
Viva M'Boma
17 Rue de FlandreThis fantastic restaurant with lovely setting is specialized in meat and offal but you'll have one of the best "stoemp with sausage" in town. Tip: in the summer they have a cosy terrace in the back.
Another great fish restaurant, their lunch is practically unbeatable in price/quality ratio.
31 locals recommend
Le Vismet
23 Pl. Sainte-CatherineAnother great fish restaurant, their lunch is practically unbeatable in price/quality ratio.
Everything Else
The heart of the fashion district with among others the Brussels flagship store from Marc Jacobs
91 locals recommend
Rue Antoine Dansaert
Rue Antoine DansaertThe heart of the fashion district with among others the Brussels flagship store from Marc Jacobs
Without a doubt the best chocolatier in Brussels and arguably the best in the world. Frederic buys, roasts and processes his own cacao beans to make his signature chocolates.
27 locals recommend
Frederic Blondeel
39 Rue de GanshorenWithout a doubt the best chocolatier in Brussels and arguably the best in the world. Frederic buys, roasts and processes his own cacao beans to make his signature chocolates.
When the weather is nice be sure to stop by, have a glass of white wine and some seafood at this alfresco, standing feast of gastronomy location.
208 locals recommend
Mer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-CatherineWhen the weather is nice be sure to stop by, have a glass of white wine and some seafood at this alfresco, standing feast of gastronomy location.
Shopping
The Lair of the Sommelier
21 Rue de FlandreEnjoy some great wines and advice from Christophe in this cosy wine bar.
For several generations this Herboristerie will have just the right natural lotion, potion, herb, plant or treatment to any ailment you might suffer.
Herboristerie Desmecht
40 Rue de l'Ecuyer 38 -For several generations this Herboristerie will have just the right natural lotion, potion, herb, plant or treatment to any ailment you might suffer.
Sightseeing
Just next to the Grand Place, the "Galeries Royales" are pure jewels in the city center often overlooked by tourists.
100 locals recommend
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
5 Galerie du RoiJust next to the Grand Place, the "Galeries Royales" are pure jewels in the city center often overlooked by tourists.