The best bars and cafés Liège

A Liège institution. You can't miss this mythical place behind the Place du Marché, in a cluster of ^18th-century mansions. The place is a must-see, as is the local beverage, peket, a genever available in some thirty fruity flavors... or flambé. But the special thing about the place is that it's made up of four entities (pékéterie, restaurant, wine bar and club) linked together in a maze of adjoining rooms where it's easy to get lost! There's also a popular outdoor terrace.

Opened in 1987 by a university professor, the bar covered an existing courtyard (hence the name). Today, it perpetuates an unchanging ambience, a popular and convivial side and an eclectic quality of music. It attracts night owls until 6am! The beer flow system here consists of a cold room that cools the kegs to -2°C and a mixture of nitrogen and_CO2 that makes the beer more digestible and the foam thicker. At weekends, you'll find some not-so-youngsters dancing on the tables.

Located at the end of an open courtyard, Pot au Lait, with its charming terrace, is a must. It's a real pleasure to be with a group, even if the place is noisy. Between alternative and reggae music, the decor is completely crazy and changing, and you mingle with the many students whose university is just a stone's throw away. A must-see at least once! For a touch of nostalgia, remember that the "Pot" was one of the very first cybercafés in the country... a genre that no one under twenty could possibly know!

When a specialist, a snoop in search of the best wines for over 30 years, decides to open his own wine bar, you can only expect the best. Christophe offers a fine selection of his favorites, and the quality is top-notch. He'll know how to advise you so that your visit to this cosy nest in the center of Liège leaves you with unforgettable memories. In addition to the quality of the welcome and the wines on offer, we fell in love with the upstairs lounge, the perfect place to catch up on old times with a few mates and a few bottles from behind the scenes.

A great place in a contemporary setting, ideal for a drink with friends or a tête-à-tête... before or after a film at the Sauvenière cinema. Or simply when you feel like it. The drinks menu is very comprehensive, including many organic wines and a range of pékèts. If you're hungry, don't hesitate to order one of the dishes from the à la carte menu or the suggestion board - they're delicious! As the chef is a vegetarian, there's no shortage of vegetarian options. Les Grignoux also has its own beer... eponymous and beautifully amber.

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.

This legendary café, which dates back over a century, has everything to seduce, with its wood panelling and bay windows in a distinguished, old-fashioned style. It's one of Liège's most beautiful historic cafés. The atmosphere is very special, calm and festive at the same time. Two large billiard tables are located at the back of the café, just waiting to be explored. Chess players are also present at all hours. And for those who don't play billiards, but rather pétanque, the café makes these balls available for use on the courts in the old theater square.

La Grand Poste is THE big project in Liège in recent years. The former Hôtel des Postes, a building dating back to 1901, is home to a co-working space, a two-storey food court, a space for start-ups and a micro-brewery, Brasserie de Liège. As you enter, your nose will be seized by the scent of hops and yeast! There's a whole host of home-brewed beers of all kinds to choose from. Settle in and rub shoulders with the ULiège journalism students who have classes here. Rooftop open at weekends.