Guidebook for Forest/St Gilles
Food Scene
Friterie de la Barrière
5 Av. du ParcOne of the best french fries of Brussels
La Tricoterie - Fabrique De Liens
158 Rue Théodore VerhaegenPerfect brunch
Posto Al Sole
122 Chau. de ForestGreat Italian
Le 203
203 Chau. de WaterlooBelgian food
La Boule d'Oro
116 Av. du ParcTypical Brussels café/restaurant
Scheltema
7 Rue des DominicainsMussels and French fries!
Manhattn's Burgers
164 Av. LouiseDelicious burgers :)
Kumiko
7 Rue d'AlostTrendy shushi and japanese food!
Chez Franz
30 Av. du Haut-PontGreat Brunch
Kamilou@WIELS
354 Av. Van VolxemLunch in a beautiful ancient brewery
Knees to Chin
125 Rue de LivourneDelicious westernized spring rolls
Mo Mo
7 Av. des VillasIncredible dim sums
Café des Spores
103 Chau. d'AlsembergGreat culinary experience - a must !
Le Damoiselle
28 Rue de LombardieFresh and local products !
Otap
10 Pl. Albert LeemansMy favourite brunch place
Fuse
208 Rue BlaesMost iconic electronic music nightclub of Brussels
Boulengier
11 Av. Jean VoldersBest bakery in town !
Fresca
7 Chau. d'AlsembergDelicious pasta !!
Bautier
314 Chaussée de ForestSuper cute coffee place next door . Also great brunches
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe La Pompe
211 Chau. de WaterlooOne of Brussels trendiest bar
Café La Biche
1 Pl. Maurice van MeenenVery nice little bar, less crowed then Cafe La Pompe
Bar du Matin
172 Chau. d'AlsembergVery cool bar in an art deco style
Café Maison du Peuple
39 Parv. de Saint-GillesVery lively bar , live sets on saturday evening!
Le Dillens
11 Pl. Julien DillensOne of my favourite bars!
Very nice and famous Belgian in one of the most lively areas of the city (Halles Saint Gery)
44 lokale anbefaler
Le Roi des Belges
35 Rue Jules Van PraetVery nice and famous Belgian in one of the most lively areas of the city (Halles Saint Gery)
Café Central
14 BorgwalClassic of a night out in Brussels
Funniest nightclub of the city! Expect funk, disco , jazz, 80s or 90s music all night long!
142 lokale anbefaler
Madame Moustache
7 Quai au Bois à BrûlerFunniest nightclub of the city! Expect funk, disco , jazz, 80s or 90s music all night long!
Most famous Belgian beers are served there (more than 2000 beers...)
368 lokale anbefaler
Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéMost famous Belgian beers are served there (more than 2000 beers...)
Chez Maman
Rue des Grands CarmesBest LGBT place of Brussels
Cabaret Mademoiselle
53 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktBurlesque shows, great start for a night out!
C12
116 Rue du Marché Aux HerbesElectronic music club
Parks & Nature
Skovparken
Beautiful parc in the heart of the city!
Essentials
Carrefour market
55 Pl. JourdanProxy Delhaize
100 Rue BerthelotNot the best, but does the job.
Getting Around
Train station with national and international lines / Thalys (Paris) / Eurostar (London) and airport train toward Brussels Zaventem airport and shuttle busses toward Charleroi Airport
118 lokale anbefaler
Bruxelles-Midi station
47B Avenue FonsnyTrain station with national and international lines / Thalys (Paris) / Eurostar (London) and airport train toward Brussels Zaventem airport and shuttle busses toward Charleroi Airport
Arts & Culture
Wiels
354 Av. Van VolxemContemporary Centre of Brussels
Bozar station
Classic and modern arts
Mima
41 Quai du HainautContemporary Arts
Shopping
Vossenplein
Place du Jeu de BalleBest flea market, every morning!!