The lively centre with its wonderful squares and terraces

The ultra-trendy Place Saint-Géry is one of the oldest hubs in Brussels! When the weather allows it, this square is almost completely covered with terraces and the atmosphere is truly festive! This is a place you must visit if you want to see the soul of Brussels’ centre.

Open every day, the Zebra offers as many beers as it does cocktails and homemade lemonades. And its large terrace should be able to accommodate you without too many problems! The interior décor has a post-industrial tone, thanks to the raw materials used. It’s a must-see!

Le Roi des Belges is one of the first establishments to open its doors on the Place Saint-Géry, because they serve coffee as from 9:00 h. The décor is a mixture between a traditional brasserie and a modern location and there's a lounge bar and a cocktail bar to enjoy on the first floor.

A large bar with a caravel feel, the Mappa Mundo is renowned for both its international clientele and its attractive wooden furnishings. It's a great classic of the Saint-Géry neighbourhood where you can sip a couple of well-chilled fruit juices. Open every day.

A steampunk bar, which is uncommon in Brussels, La Machine has been open since 2016. The interior décor is meticulous, and you can taste cocktails, beer (sixty on the menu!), tapas and small dishes here! Music and concerts also take pride of place at this venue!

Right at the edge of the city centre you'll find a unique, slightly maritime atmosphere here, inherited from the port history of this Brussels area...

Café De Markten is ideally located on a peaceful little square with a wonderful terrace shaded under the plane trees. It's an ideal place to meet people, have a little chat, eat together, work or read a book. This establishment promotes a healthy and sustainable diet!

Remember that maritime spirit we mentioned earlier? La Mer du Nord (The North Sea) is an original fish, shellfish and various seafood bar concept offering maritime dishes made with fresh ingredients in one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Brussels! If you come this way, you can't miss it!

If you walk towards the Brussels canal from the centre you'll pass through the Dansaert neighbourhood, a paradise for art and fashion lovers. And there's no shortage of refreshing or culinary stopping places there either!

If you're looking for a tasty cocktail in a laidback atmosphere, have a break at the Barbeton! You can also eat a little bite on the go.

A trendy bistro, Café Walvis is known for its Belgian cuisine, local dishes and excellent salads as well as for its sweet delicacies! It even has a children's area where the little ones can let off some steam. It also has a light and airy terrace.

This discreet little square really deserves to be known! Nestled in a tranquil spot, somewhere between the Sainte-Catherine neighbourhood and the centre, its atmosphere unlike none other is sure to appeal to you — it has no specific connotations but is surrounded by hotspots that will astonish you!

Smoothies, cocktails and an Afro-latino inspired menu await you at Café Béguin, a restaurant-bar that will take you on a sunny trip with flavours from sometimes remote destinations! Here the dishes suit all food preferences, and the lovely large terrace will make you want to prolong your stay!