Places to see and things to do in Brussels?

Stan_Lite · 02-12-2012, 15:46

After a conversation with a fellow CAMRA member yesterday in which we discussed Belgian beers, I decided it was about time I visited the place to try some out for myself. I've raided my BA Avios (airmiles) and booked a trip there next weekend (only cost me 18,000 Avios and £40 for business class

).

Having never been there, I would welcome any advice on things/places to see and do while I'm there. Also, good places to eat and drink.

FYI, I'm staying in the THON hotel near the city centre - just a short walk from the North train station. I would prefer eating and drinking establishments to be within reasonable walking distance (couple of miles, max).

Joe 90 · 03-12-2012, 19:26

You're in luck, I was there for a stag do in April! I made a map on google for all the places I looked at going - https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...40103,0.104284

Have a wander around Grand Place as it's a lovely square with lots of little restaurants/cafes around it. And Le Poechenellekelder is certainly worth a visit (also on the map) with great food & beer. Especially the cheese plater I got & the pasta dishes the lads got.

The one place we went more than anywhere else was the Delirium cafe. Its superb! http://www.deliriumcafe.be/

Have a look for the Mort Subite cafe a few streets behind it - it is a more traditional cafe/bar throughout with good food to accompany the beer!

The irish bar on that map was a great place for breakfast if you'd rather get out of the hotel. That was our main problem though - finding somewhere good for food but I don't know if that was to do with the part of the city we were in. I think the best restaurant type food we got all week was from Pizza hut!

Stan_Lite · 03-12-2012, 20:25

That's a great help, thanks

Already been told about the Grand Place, Atomium and Delirium - apparently there's a huge Christmas market at the Grand Place. Will have a look at those other bars you mentioned and I think I'll be checking out the Irish place for breakfast. I decided against breakfast at the hotel - they wanted 15 euros a day for continental breakfast

Joe 90 · 03-12-2012, 21:02

Yeah full Irish breakfast at O'Reilly's was about 10 euros I think, damn good stuff!

A christmas market in that square would be fantastic I bet! Have a good time!

Stan_Lite · 09-12-2012, 14:57

Had breakfast at. O'Reilly's today - very good breakfast and friendly Scottish lass serving. In Delirium now sampling some beers. Currently on a lovely dry IPA with a 10%ABV kick.

Fayshun · 09-12-2012, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan_Lite

Currently on a lovely dry IPA with a 10%ABV kick.

Nice session beer then?

Stan_Lite · 10-12-2012, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fayshun

Nice session beer then?

Feek · 10-12-2012, 16:35

Go on a coach trip. If you end up In Bruges, look out for Voldemort, Mad-Eye and Fleur.

02-12-2012, 15:46	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Places to see and things to do in Brussels? After a conversation with a fellow CAMRA member yesterday in which we discussed Belgian beers, I decided it was about time I visited the place to try some out for myself. I've raided my BA Avios (airmiles) and booked a trip there next weekend (only cost me 18,000 Avios and £40 for business class ). Having never been there, I would welcome any advice on things/places to see and do while I'm there. Also, good places to eat and drink. FYI, I'm staying in the THON hotel near the city centre - just a short walk from the North train station. I would prefer eating and drinking establishments to be within reasonable walking distance (couple of miles, max). __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

03-12-2012, 19:26	#2
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	You're in luck, I was there for a stag do in April! I made a map on google for all the places I looked at going - https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...40103,0.104284 Have a wander around Grand Place as it's a lovely square with lots of little restaurants/cafes around it. And Le Poechenellekelder is certainly worth a visit (also on the map) with great food & beer. Especially the cheese plater I got & the pasta dishes the lads got. The one place we went more than anywhere else was the Delirium cafe. Its superb! http://www.deliriumcafe.be/ Have a look for the Mort Subite cafe a few streets behind it - it is a more traditional cafe/bar throughout with good food to accompany the beer! The irish bar on that map was a great place for breakfast if you'd rather get out of the hotel. That was our main problem though - finding somewhere good for food but I don't know if that was to do with the part of the city we were in. I think the best restaurant type food we got all week was from Pizza hut! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

03-12-2012, 20:25	#3
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	That's a great help, thanks Already been told about the Grand Place, Atomium and Delirium - apparently there's a huge Christmas market at the Grand Place. Will have a look at those other bars you mentioned and I think I'll be checking out the Irish place for breakfast. I decided against breakfast at the hotel - they wanted 15 euros a day for continental breakfast __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

03-12-2012, 21:02	#4
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Yeah full Irish breakfast at O'Reilly's was about 10 euros I think, damn good stuff! A christmas market in that square would be fantastic I bet! Have a good time! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

09-12-2012, 14:57	#5
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Had breakfast at. O'Reilly's today - very good breakfast and friendly Scottish lass serving. In Delirium now sampling some beers. Currently on a lovely dry IPA with a 10%ABV kick. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

10-12-2012, 16:35	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Go on a coach trip. If you end up In Bruges, look out for Voldemort, Mad-Eye and Fleur. __________________