Our selection of museum cafés and restaurants in Brussels

Are you planning an art marathon? Do you want to discuss the latest exhibition over a bite to eat? Or simply have a drink somewhere other than the local bar? Take note food aficionados and fans of cafés and other arty bars, Brussels museums have something to treat yourself to after (or before) your visit! From stylish restaurants to intimate tea rooms, via avant-garde cafeterias and hybrid bars, there is something for everyone! Here we serve up our selection for you...

WIELS has taken up quarters in one of the jewels of the capital's modernist industrial architecture. Its restaurant, Kamilou, has placed its tables in the former brewing hall between the magnificent period vats with their copper sheen. It offers family and seasonal cuisine, in a spacious setting that is wide open to the city. A hassle-free spot for a break while you are on-the-go and that is delicious and arty in equal measure.

About WIELS: WIELS aims to present contemporary art in all its rich variety and put the public in touch and in continuous dialogue with the latest developments and debates in the world of art.

Contemporary design and art deco architecture combine perfectly at the Victor Café. Its clean lines echo a simple and delicious "Healthy & Funky" menu. As for its architecture, do not miss the visual nods (including the magnificent green granito) to Victor Horta, the architect of the premises after whom the café is named. For an arty touch, look carefully at the embroidered curtains signed by the Belgian artist Valérie Mannaerts. Bonus: the outdoor seating area facing the street enables you to enjoy the sun without missing any of the hustle and bustle of the city. Finally, discerning gourmets are entering the doors of the Bozar restaurant, which has a Michelin star.  

About Bozar:  When talking about culture in Belgium, we inevitably thinks of the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels. Whether it be exhibitions, concerts, theatre, cinema or projects focusing on literature and architecture, Bozar always showcases originality and innovation. 

Comfortably established in Baron Empain's former private lounge, the Villa's Café is the ideal place to enjoy a gourmet experience in an opulent setting where marble, gilded brass and precious wood feature strongly. As regards the food, the Villa's Café continues to build on the original collaborations for the creation of short-lived menus: the fusion harmonies of the Michelin-starred chef of San, the locavore flavours of TERO and today BELI, a Lebanese-inspired restaurant.

About the Boghossian Foundation: The Villa Empain, a remarkable testimony of art deco architecture, is home to the Boghossian Foundation, a centre of art and dialogue between eastern and western cultures. It offers the public a rich and varied programme (performances, conferences, festive events, international meetings, guided tours).

At the heart of the Mont des Arts, the rooftop of the Restaurant albert is about to become the one of the most popular terraces in Brussels. With its panoramic view over the city centre and its extremely high-quality menu, albert offers a local, sustainable and environmentally-friendly experience. This restaurant, with its sophisticated designer style, has a minimalist and skilfully retro ambiance from breakfast through to afternoon tea, via lunch. This summer, do not miss the albert culture events, a series of open-air concerts to make the warm days even more vibrant.

About KBR: Belgium has been hiding a treasure for 600 years: the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy. Inaugurated in 2020, the new KBR museum is a unique place in which to learn about the cultural past of the Middle Ages in Europe, and to admire the splendid illuminated manuscripts of the Library of the Dukes.

Right in the city centre, within the beautifully renovated Stock Exchange building, lies a restaurant that lives up to its surroundings. Authentic and elegant, The Brasserie has struck the perfect balance by offering refined Belgian brasserie cuisine, where the influence of the Belgian Beer World, the beer museum located in the same building, is never far away. The menu is short and gives pride of place to classics (shrimp croquettes from Fernand Obb, Waterzooï, prepared steak tartare…) which can be enjoyed paired with a beer specially selected to complement your dish: expect some daring suggestions!

About Belgian Beer World : Belgian beer quite simply holds an extraordinary mix of influences, creativity and... Belgitude. Discover what makes Belgian beer so special at Belgian Beer World, more than a beer museum, an interactive experience.