Fun and entertainment Wallonie

In the pedestrian area, in front of the Saint-Loup church, this small bar with a retro look was until March 2022 managed by Jean Courtoy, helped by his wife Francine. At more than 75 years old, the time of a well-deserved retirement has come for this true connoisseur of beer service. If his charisma and humour will be missed by his customers, they can rest assured knowing that Jean-François, the son, is now taking over the family institution. Drinking a beer at the Collège will remain a proof of good taste, knowing that he already masters the subject very well.

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.

Concert hall, brasserie, vinyl store, food truck, organizer of the Festival Les Ardentes... the Reflektor is on all fronts, or almost. We love music here, and it shows. In fact, the Reflektor owes its name to an Arcade Fire album. The 600-capacity concert hall features rock, pop, electro, house, reggae, metal and funk artists. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Reflektor Records corner is the place to go to find the vinyl you've been missing. An unmissable cultural spot in Liège.

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!

The people of Liège are aware of this and prove that arthouse cinema is far from being reserved for an elite. Defending the works of Kusturica, Almodovar, the Dardenn brothers and many others is essential for independent programmers! Today, the Park has become a must. It is a place of reflection, emotion, encounters, dreams, escape and entertainment for the greatest number. Some films can even be viewed free of charge (pre-registration) and sometimes followed by a debate with the producer.

You like auteur films but don't sulk at quality Hollywood films? Le Sauvenière cleverly combines the two, and selects "general public" films while favouring auteur films. Moreover, the place itself is not unpleasant and rather design. Indeed, his brewery has been designed in a welcoming and very arty spirit, in line with the spirit of cinema, and organizes concerts (see the online program). There is also an outdoor terrace where you can watch open-air (and free) movies on Saturdays in the summer.

Decorated like a Texas saloon, this bar stands out in the Liège landscape with its horse-saddle stools and kitsch decor. It's always packed when it's time for concerts of country, rockabilly, rock'n'roll and other cowboy music. It's known for its wild atmosphere until the early hours of the morning. You don't have to wait long to see dancers clinging to the bar's pole dance bars! Try the Gold Rush, a cocktail to share with friends, and the Clint Eastwood, a spicy shot for real tough guys. Yyyhaaa !

While brewing at Deca's Woeste facility until 2005, Nino Bacelle and Guido Devos then crossed the language border to establish their facilities in Dottignies, near Mouscron. At De Ranke, the importance of hops is not negligible. Hop extracts are out of the question. Here, we use real hop cones from Poperinge and Warneton. Their reputation is well established, and in their tap room you can try out their XX Bitter, Noir de Dottignies or Guldenberg, a typical abbey beer.

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.

The Forum is an Art Deco-style jewel in the heart of the Cité Ardente. The venue has played host to some of the world's finest voices, from Jacques Brel and Léo Ferré to Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles and Miles Davis, as well as Barbara, Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Julien Clerc and many others. Comedians also have their place on the Forum stage: Fernandel, Fernand Reynaud, Guy Bedos, Coluche, Les Inconnus and Jamel have all performed on this legendary Liege stage, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2022.

For some years now, the former Théâtre de la Place has been housed in the magnificent building of the prestigious Société libre de l'Émulation. Over the years, the Théâtre de Liège has acquired an international reputation. Its director, Serge Rangoni, has made a major contribution to the reputation of the institution, which constantly highlights Belgian and French-language creation. In fact, it co-produces shows orchestrated by the greatest stage directors and collaborates with contemporary choreographers, who also make the reputation of this creative venue.

Located in the Imagix cinema complex, Brasse-Temps is more than just a tavern-restaurant, it's also a microbrewery. The beers are brewed on site by Brasserie Dubuisson, the owner of the premises and "inventor" of the concept, which is also available in Froyennes (Tournai) and Charleroi. The catering, a "Parisian brasserie" style with local accents, is prepared by Moresto catering and adapted to the various house beers.....

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.

A mythical disco par excellence, it is one of Europe's biggest night complexes on the French-Belgian border. Dj Yann brings together one after the other in anthology evenings, attracting a considerable number of analysts island to come out on family good techno. without forgetting the hot pieces of the moment, mixed for the occasion with some unavoidable. The'Way'has an impressive reception capacity as well as its giant arena architecture. He's assistant La Cave for Purists house where DJ Jacky and L'Admiral are on the Blues fans fans.

A true benchmark for the whole of Brabant-Wallon! This vast 150^m2 space houses a large counter featuring twelve beers on tap (ten of which are fixed) and a long list of two hundred Belgian beers (as well as seasonal beers, which are by their very nature ephemeral). The highly professional team offers advice to the undecided. The premises regularly host small, spontaneous concerts: all in keeping with the pop-rock ambience of this bistro, which attracts both passing beer lovers and local students.

Georges Goffart was at the counter of Georges Café since its creation in 1993. The sanitary crisis and the floods have had their way with the establishment but not with its emblematic owner who had already bounced back with his superb Gorgées... On the menu, a lot of Belgian beers, including about twenty on tap, as well as rare beers.

Every year, the magnificent neoclassical Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège plays host to many exceptional artists: Ruggero Raimondi, Juan Diego Flórez, José Van Dam, José Cura, Elīna Garanča,... Since its creation in 1967, it has offered a program combining great classics and new discoveries, as well as numerous activities and concerts to discover the backstage, the music, learn to sing in workshops, meet with a performance artist, interactive musical presentations... The setting is sumptuous, to say the least.

A student bistro, given its location near the University, but open to all. The menu features around a hundred beers, including eight on tap. The bistro also has its own label, La Bouffonne, an amber ale. At the back, the sunny courtyard terrace is lined with a pétanque court, while the table soccer, board games and comic books in the reading corner are ideal for rainy days. A large screen broadcasts Red Devils matches. In terms of décor, the old pharmacy sign, formerly known as an apothecary, is a real eye-catcher.