Gilles’ small guidebook

Gilles
Gilles’ small guidebook

Bakery

The closest and nice bakery to grab some croissants, bread or pastries. !!! CLOSED ON SUNDAYS !!!
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Le Temps des Tartines
71 Rue du Midi
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The closest and nice bakery to grab some croissants, bread or pastries. !!! CLOSED ON SUNDAYS !!!

Café/bar + small dishes

It is the gay-friendly café/bar where you are sure it is open. The terrace is one of the best of Brussels, according to me and others: definitely the closest and best spot where to enjoy small lunches or apéros. The non-alcoholic special drink is called "Chose": a must to drink after the alcool you have maybe drunk in the eve... When it is colder outside, the mint tea is also worth a try.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Café Le Fontainas
91 Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
It is the gay-friendly café/bar where you are sure it is open. The terrace is one of the best of Brussels, according to me and others: definitely the closest and best spot where to enjoy small lunches or apéros. The non-alcoholic special drink is called "Chose": a must to drink after the alcool you have maybe drunk in the eve... When it is colder outside, the mint tea is also worth a try.

Sightseeing

Well, it is the must-see sculpture to discover for every visitor of Brussels! You cannot miss it...and it is close-by. If I were you, I would escape the waffle and chocolate shops in the surroundings. ☆ For a waffle, I prefer it without any supplements. Look for the Pascalino waffle trucks in the city at Monts-des-Arts, Louise metro station or elsewhere. ☆ For chocolates, I prefer to buy at the "Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert" (or "Galerie de la Reine"), and especially at the oldest chocolate shop of Brussels: Neuhaus.
485 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Manneken Pis
485 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Well, it is the must-see sculpture to discover for every visitor of Brussels! You cannot miss it...and it is close-by. If I were you, I would escape the waffle and chocolate shops in the surroundings. ☆ For a waffle, I prefer it without any supplements. Look for the Pascalino waffle trucks in the city at Monts-des-Arts, Louise metro station or elsewhere. ☆ For chocolates, I prefer to buy at the "Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert" (or "Galerie de la Reine"), and especially at the oldest chocolate shop of Brussels: Neuhaus.
UNESCO sees the Grand Place in Brussels as being "an outstanding example of the eclectic and highly successful blending of architectural and artistic styles that characterises the culture and society of this region". What I recommend is to buy some local beers and to sip them while seated on the pavement (if dry weather).
204 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grand Place
Grote Markt
204 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
UNESCO sees the Grand Place in Brussels as being "an outstanding example of the eclectic and highly successful blending of architectural and artistic styles that characterises the culture and society of this region". What I recommend is to buy some local beers and to sip them while seated on the pavement (if dry weather).

Grocery

It is the nearest grocery shopping store, and it is open everyday until 23:00. A larger one, also opening until 23:00 every day, is Carrefour Market located at: Rue du Marché aux Poulets, Bruxelles.
178 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Carrefour Express
106 Bd Anspach
178 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
It is the nearest grocery shopping store, and it is open everyday until 23:00. A larger one, also opening until 23:00 every day, is Carrefour Market located at: Rue du Marché aux Poulets, Bruxelles.

Food scene

After having been closed for years due to a fire, Rugantino opened again in 2019 at the same place: Boulevard Anspach 184-186, Bruxelles. They did not miss the 'savoir-faire' of pizzas and other Italian cuisine. Delivery is possible by ordering at +32 25112195, but it is definitely not far from the penthouse, so better to live the experience of this classic Italian restaurant. !!! CLOSED ON SUNDAYS !!!
Rugantino
184 Bd Anspach
After having been closed for years due to a fire, Rugantino opened again in 2019 at the same place: Boulevard Anspach 184-186, Bruxelles. They did not miss the 'savoir-faire' of pizzas and other Italian cuisine. Delivery is possible by ordering at +32 25112195, but it is definitely not far from the penthouse, so better to live the experience of this classic Italian restaurant. !!! CLOSED ON SUNDAYS !!!