Cosy places for a comforting break in Brussels

14 November 2025
Group of friends enjoying cocktails around the fire at the Dominican Hotel bar

 

Whether on a terrace under a thick blanket, at a table in a restaurant or near a crackling fire, it's impossible to hibernate in Brussels this winter. The capital is full of cosy places and "fireside" atmospheres where you can warm up with a comforting dish or curl up with your partner while sipping a hot chocolate. A reminder that the cold season has its own charms.

Discover our selection of warm places where you can take refuge after a walk or enjoy an evening with friends to combat those winter blues.

  • Did you know? Brussels was voted the cosiest destination in the world, according to a study conducted by travel insurance experts.