Fun and entertainment Belgium

While there's no shortage of gay bars in Brussels, there's less of a shortage of lesbian bars. The Crazy Circle, opened by Axelle and Laïla, is the only one specifically geared towards lesbian women (without neglecting the queer public, LGTQIA+ and their allies). The owners' goal? To make their clientele feel comfortable and free from judgment. Although only open two nights a week, the agenda is packed with current events, with a strong emphasis on all things feminist: quizzes, open stage, karaoqueer, DJ-sets, Rainbow baby soccer...

Ivan Corbisier, who already has a successful career as a wine merchant behind him, has taken over this wine bar and dining cellar. You'll find a fine assortment of bottles, including organic and natural wines, but you'll also appreciate the super-casual bar feel, with large armchairs to better enjoy your glass and high tables perfect for sharing generous boards of cheese and charcuterie. What's more, you can enjoy oysters that arrive every week straight from Brittany. Concerts and tastings are regularly organized.

Just a few steps from the Théâtre de la Place, the Randaxhe is a typical Outremeuse café and a veritable neighborhood institution. The house was built in 1896 and the café dates back to 1917, making it over a century old! Furnished in the old-fashioned style (the decor has remained unchanged since 1969), the interior exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of Simenon's novels. When the weather's fine, the huge, beautiful terrace is always packed with locals, tourists and artists from Liège. Several beers are available on draught, including the famous CTS scotch.

Founded in the Middle Ages, it is now a place of worship and a historic site. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, the abbey offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Visitors can admire the church's Gothic architecture and explore the abbey's various rooms. Visitors can also take advantage of the souvenir store, where they can buy local products and religious objects. Bonne-Espérance Abbey is a must-see for lovers of history and spirituality.

The atmosphere is festive and sometimes a little crazy, with an old-fashioned café decor, wooden tables and stools, and enamel plates that evoke beer. One of the 70 beers on the menu is highlighted every month. A must-visit establishment in the upper town for a good froth, alone or to share, as the "social" beers (75 cl) are well represented. Local cuisine on Thursday lunchtimes and themed evenings once a month, including some small acoustic concerts. Nice terrace in summer.

Le Miroir is the typical local café-restaurant, far from the city centre. Some of the dishes on the menu are beer-based. At the bar, all the main labels are present and a little more, such as the Triple Karmeliet on tap, the Malheur range or the Lindemans. Or new ones, like the very local Slutte. For the anti-hops (there are some left, that we never managed to convert...), the wine list is also interesting! Or a sangria on the terrace when the weather is fine, one of those that you should only drink one glass of!

Jean-Pierre Bazan is some busy fellow. When he's not resupplying restaurateurs, he holds court for worshipers in what looks like a secret WW2 time black market operation. Don't make any mistake. He knows a thing or two about wine, with long time personal connections in the Languedoc-Roussillon, as evidenced by the numerous selections from that blessed part of France. He keeps his prices at zero inflation level (red Bordeaux range from 8 to 20 €), and trust him with his promotions for your every day pleasure. The rest of the world is not forgotten in Jean-Pierre's little planete, because it's nice to be curious. Easy to find, behind the place Flagey "paquebot".

At Ratin-Tôt, we drink more than 90 different beers, most of which are Belgian. You can sit at the counter, take a seat in a unique setting or enjoy the view from the terrace in a relaxed and local atmosphere. The oldest estaminet in Namur (1616!), one of the oldest in Belgium, reminds us of the splendor of yesteryear. Local curiosity, its owner David Rouyer does not hesitate to tell that in season, it happens that tourists pass the head inside "just to see" this address impossible to circumvent. Do him a favor, have a beer!

The temple of Namur football fans, with a big screen at the back of the room and a TV above the bar to enjoy the exploits of the stars of the game. Here, you can watch solid third halves, replay the matches of the region's clubs, meet players and coaches, transfer on occasion or take the time to smell the temperature on the terrace, opposite the Jambes station. The owner, Zoran Bojovic, the most Namurian of the Montenegrins, is also an emblematic figure of UR Namur. His son, Petar, also played for the Blackbirds.

The café is known mainly for its Friday evening blues concerts, but it has an interesting selection of beers too and is now an accredited Orval ambassador. Celis Blanche is available on draught and bottled beers include Gouden Carolus, Sint Bernardus and even XX Bitter. Bar snacks and light meals are served.

This small rustic house stands in front of a quiet pond bordered by tall trees, in the middle of the woods surrounding the old abbey of Saint-Denis. The owner has composed a nice list of special beers: Moinette, Chimay and Orval are present and of course, the St-Feuillien, including the Triple on the barrel. Very busy, especially on weekends, there are also fishermen, who have renamed the place "Les Joyeux Asticots", after their company. Table on a beautiful outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun.

250-strong beer list and decor featuring tankards, beer glasses and old posters advertising beer. Anyone ordering the beer of the month is offered a second glass free of charge. This is a very busy café and it has a little quirk too: if you choose a beer that is served in a "valuable" glass, you will be asked to hand over your shoes as a deposit for the glass!

To say that this is a trendy brasserie would be an understatement. The Art Nouveau decor and atmosphere are very pleasant and the terrace offers free observation of the spectacle of passers-by on the square. But the main motivation for a visit remains the menu. The beer menu for the numerous references (90 beers, seven of which are on draught, even Maes Pils for those who suffer from agueusia...) and the food menu to enjoy a good brewery cuisine. Wi-fi available.

A good place to try the local specialities - gueuze, kriek and, in high season, lambic. Very nice terrace looking out on to the Pajottenland countryside.

Another must in this good city of Ghent, on the banks of the Leie. In summer, the terrace becomes the place to be, even if the candlelit bar is charming in the evening. More than 160 references of beers are listed, including 17 on draught. A brewery is honored each month. The tavern specializes in gueuzes and krieks. While enjoying your pint, you can also enjoy the Ghent puppet shows on the bar's floor.

Located in Tessenderlo, Belgium, the Hotel-Restaurant Eikelhof is a three-star establishment surrounded by forests. It's just a 6-minute walk from the Bosmuseum Gerhagen, where you can discover nature exhibitions, and 7 km from Averbode Abbey. Rooms are simple yet comfortable, equipped with TV, desk and free Wi-Fi. Suites also feature a sitting area and dining table. The hotel has a sophisticated brasserie with a terrace open in season, as well as a children's playground. Guests can also enjoy the spa area, with two saunas, a whirlpool and a heated indoor pool. The hotel offers breakfast for a fee, free parking and a laundry service. Guests have particularly appreciated the hotel's rooms, location, services and facilities.

After Antwerp, Ghent was the second city to host a Bier Central, a bar-restaurant dedicated to the divine hoppy beverage. Brussels and Mechelen also have one. With no less than 366 labels, 33 of which are on draught, there is enough to make you dizzy before you even put your lips on a glass. Problem to choose? The "Encyclopedia of Beer" or the staff are there to guide you. So that stomachs do not remain empty, a nice menu is also proposed with, of course, beer dishes, such as mussels à la Sint-Hubertus. All of this in a decor of an old café with a trendy touch.

Imagipark is a leisure center located in Mons. It offers a variety of activities for children and adults. Attractions include an obstacle course, ball pools, a bouncy castle, climbing walls, slides, a small car circuit, foam games and a psychomotor zone. Parents can watch their children from the panoramic indoor tavern while enjoying a drink. Birthday parties and multi-activity activities such as paintball, go-karting and bubble soccer can also be organized.

The famous restaurant belonging to the abbey brewery. It has been in existence for 80 years but is still run by laymen. You can taste the two local beers (Corsendonk, for the distracted), accompanied by cheese. This is among dozens of other Belgian mousses...