Uncover Brussels beyond the Grand Place with Spotted by Locals! From art nouveau architectural gems hidden in plain sight to a variety of local breweries, our Spotters reveal the city's true character.
295 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
"Chicago Trattoria" is a modern Italian café serving original Italian cuisine, pizza and weekend brunch.
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"Woodpeck 47", located a stone's throw from the Grand Place, has to be one of the best gourmet addresses in downtown Brussels!
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Opened over 30 years ago in the Canal District, 3-floor store "Les Tissus du Chien Vert" is a point of reference for textile lovers in Brussels...
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"Boulengier" in Brussels is definitely my favorite bakery. I like the fin de siècle look of the shop-atelier with its marble counters and stained glass!
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"Musée Van Buuren" in Brussels is a private house turned into a glorious museum full of art nouveau masterpieces! A true example of 'total art!'
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"Gare Maritime" is one of those places that make you feel proud to be living in Brussels. It recently underwent full renovation and the result is remarkable...
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If you're looking for good cheese or charcuterie in Brussels, "Saint Octave" is for you. They're very strict about what they offer in their shop!
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"Fosbury and Sons" in Brussels is a co-working in an impressive building from the '70s. It's worth seeing on the inside and out...
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In the communes of Ixelles and Uccle in the south of Brussels you can find some very nice neighbourhoods that are worth a stroll, like "Place d' Arezzo"...
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"Café Tulipant" is a cafe bar on Place Fernand Cocq in Brussels. It's very lively with a pleasant terrace - and the food is next-level bar food!
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If you are looking for authentic Italian products in Brussels, "Monticelli" is the place you're looking for... Go inside for the city's best stracciatella!
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295 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
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