CAFÉ LE REFUGE
Read moreA real neighbourhood café is located in a discreet (but bustling) corner of the Place de Saint-Job in Uccle. Warm in winter with its log stove and in summer on the beautiful terrace, news from the neighbourhood is exchanged elbow to elbow with a coffee or an aperitif, and at table time, with breakfast, lunch, snacks or evening nibbles. Dishes based on quality products from small local producers are displayed on the blackboard from midday. Inside, the chalet-style decor is reminiscent of the alpine imagination. Nice wines, also by the glass.
BUDDY BUDDY
Read moreWho said veganism wasn't gourmet? At Buddy Buddy, they make dried fruit-based treats: almond butter, hazelnut butter, peanut butter... everything is roasted and toasted in their workshop, and organic. You can either buy them to enjoy at home, or take the time to sit down and sip an oat milk foam cappuccino with a savoury toast or pastry. The look of the café is surprising: it's as if cut in two by one corner painted hazelnut and the other creamy white. Daring, like their nut butters!
CHEZ TOONE
Read moreIf you want to soak up the Brussels culture that is so dear to our hearts, this would be the one. It's hard to remain unmoved by the glibness of the puppeteers, who revisit the great classics of the French, English and Dutch scenes. The Brussels accent is proudly proclaimed here and one is delighted to be able to spend a colourful evening in a place that has almost disappeared several times. A true institution, Toone has been handed down from generation to generation, so much so that today it is Toone VIII that is in charge.
KINGS OF COMEDY CLUB
Read moreThe Kings of Comedy Club is a cafe-theater with a New York club atmosphere and a style that is unusual in Belgium. Shows feature well-known and amateur artists with a common theme: humor. The very democratic entrance fee allows everyone to make their own (re)discoveries. Everything is set up so that you can grab a bite to eat or a drink close to the artists, making for a cosy atmosphereand a lively show! No distant stage or dressing rooms, just the same living space. Reservations essential and second address in Saint-Gilles.
DE MARKTEN
Read moreA good place to eat a good vegetarian meal. A meeting point for the Dutch-speaking youth of Brussels, it's also a nice place to meet an international clientele. Everyone can enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and the activities (exhibitions, poetry, debates or activities for the kids) of the cultural center where the café is located. Urban terrace under the plane trees on the edge of this pretty square next to Sainte-Catherine's.
RECYCLART
Read moreIt is above all a cultural centre, but the Recyclart also offers offbeat underground parties. These attract punks and squatters from the neighbourhood as well as artists, fans of electro, ragga or drum'n bass. The premises also house Fabrik, a craft production space based on a professional transition program for low-skilled workers (carpentry and ironwork). A 100% vegan bar and restaurant completes the premises in a beautiful way: ethical and healthy, far from the food industry.
LIVE CENTRAL PARK
Read moreThe concept of this establishment is the following: multitudes of comics, board games available to guests as well as cultural and artistic books. Organic teas, organic juices and soft drinks are also available. Catering (plenty of fresh salads for the summer, for example), a multitude of special Belgian beers, eleven beer pumps as well as cultural and associative beers, themed evenings, as well as a free book box outside without obligation to buy an item, etc. Their slogan is "culture for all"!
BSFF (BRUSSELS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL)
Every year, it's a celebration of short films with films in competition and ...Read more
ETHYLO
Read moreRoaring Twenties atmosphere in this cocktail bar near Josaphat Park! When you see the muffled light and the velvet armchairs in the room, you just want to dive in and not move. This will allow you to detail the cocktail menu. There are classics of course but also signature cocktails. Let Romain, the mixologist, advise you if you hesitate. There is also a small menu of appetizers and goodies to nibble on, so that these concoctions don't go to your head.