Discover our locals' 293 hidden gems in Brussels

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.

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Botanique Brussels

Botanique

Botanical garden & cultural complex

"Botanique" is the name of the Botanical Garden of Brussels which is now a cultural complex and a perfect example of the city's multicultural identity...

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Relaxing

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Charlotte

Mewis

Jun 9, 2025
See U Brussels

See U

Bringing people together

Located in the heart of Ixelles in Brussels," See U" and its 45,000 m2 site is all about bringing people together in a fun and unique way.

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music
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Relaxing

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Charlotte

Mewis

Jun 9, 2025
Rue Vanderschrick Brussels

Rue Vanderschrick

Harmony in iron and stone

"Rue Vanderschrick" Brussels is a fantastic place to come and admire the delicacy and intricacy of Art Nouveau architecture, with its clever imitations...

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Art & culture

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Rectangle Brussels

Rectangle

Unusual art space

"Rectangle" Brussls is a gallery work space, formerly a printing factory now used as an innovative meeting spot for artists. An unusual space but...

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Art & culture

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Nijinski Brussels

Nijinski

An elegant warehouse of books

"Nijinski" Brussels is a bookshop I like to go to as it offers an amazing selection of books in various languages and has a cozy space which feels like...

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Shopping

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Umamido Brussels

Umamido

Bowlfuls of ramen

"Umamido" Brussels is a Japanese restaurant which has the best Japanese noodles, that has gotten me craving for more. Once a stall at Flagey market, now...

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Restaurants

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Marché des Tanneurs Brussels

Marché des Tanneurs

Organic market in Marolles

"Marché des Tanneurs" Brussels is an organic market housed in an old wine warehouse which I believe have the best organic fresh food in town...

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Shopping

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Pessoa Memorial Brussels

Pessoa Memorial

A giant head in 'Little Lisbon'

The "Pessoa Memorial" is a perfect representation of how Brussels is a diverse city, displaying a giant metal head on top of a Portuguese...

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Art & culture

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025
Parc Josaphat Brussels

Parc Josaphat

A bucolic haven of peace

"Parc Josaphat" is one of my favorite green spaces in Brussels which is hidden deep within the neighborhood of Schaerbeek. So many discoveries to make..

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Relaxing

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025

Chocolatier Blondeel

Ice cream and chocolates

"Chocolatier Blondeel" in Brussels is a well known 'from bean to bar' chocolatier & tea room. Tasty ice cream, real pralines & family-business service...

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Wouter

Spitters

Jun 9, 2025
Bar Beton Brussels

Bar Beton

A bar inspired by Le Corbusier

"Bar Beton" Brussels is a bar inspired by Le Corbusier, making for a cozy and warm ambiance- cutting edge and retro, the local bar we'd all love to have...

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Bars

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Jun 9, 2025

Le Flore

Hidden bucolic hangout

"Le Flore" in the Bois de la Cambre in Brussels is my favorite place to go for cocktails after a walk. It's really just the cutest, girliest place in town!

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Bars
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Snacks

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Sarah

Filion

Jun 9, 2025

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