William Mertens

Brussels

Spotter since 2021

About me

About me
I am William, born in Bruges in 1987, raised in Ghent and now I've been living in Brussels for 10 years.

I work for a hospitality company with venues all over Belgium as a field manager and am responsible for the client experience in our venues.

My 2 biggest passions are football and music. During my free time, you'll find me either in a football stadium or at a concert.

I love city trips, and my favorite city (after Brussels) is London.

Why Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and Europe. It has this vibe that you can't describe if you haven't lived here. I think Brussels offers the best of the 4 major cities around us (London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin) in one.

It's a vibrant city, where nobody takes him or herself too seriously. It can sometimes be a little chaotic and feel like nothing is under control, but I think that's how a big city should be. I like it a lot when you're surrounded by crazy creative and fun people who decide to take life as it comes and enjoy it that way.

Where else can you find me online?
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My spots (25)

Flamme Brussels

Flamme – Restaurant & deli

"Flamme" in Brussels keeps it simple: here you'll find an assortment of sausages prepared in front of you on the grill, above the fire...

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Restaurants

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William

Mertens

Feb 6, 2025
Fosbury and Sons Brussels

Fosbury and Sons – Co-working and more

"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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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Saint Octave Brussels

Saint Octave – Cheese & charcuterie

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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Shopping
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Snacks

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Place d'Arezzo Brussels

Place d'Arezzo – Walk around Ixelles and Uccle

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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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Café Tulipant Brussels

Café Tulipant – Cosy bar

"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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Bars
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Snacks

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Monticelli Brussels

Monticelli – Italian grocery and counter

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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Shopping
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Snacks

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Le Cocq Brussels

Le Cocq – Bar and friterie

"Le Cocq" is Frédéric Nicolay's newest creation in Brussels: this former neighborhood bar has been transformed into a soulful venue with amazing fries!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
Oldboy Brussels

Oldboy – Asian bistro

"Oldboy" is an Asian-inspired restaurant in the Chatelain area of Brussels. It's a vibrant place with good music, friendly staff and an open kitchen.

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Restaurants

By

William

Mertens

Feb 4, 2025
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