Guidebook for Ixelles
Sightseeing
close and interesting/beautiful ! Horta = Brussels's equivalent (all is relative) to Barcelona's Gaudi
433 locals recommend
Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
27 Rue Américaineclose and interesting/beautiful ! Horta = Brussels's equivalent (all is relative) to Barcelona's Gaudi
Drinks & Nightlife
Not to be missed. Intimist bar with "special" wines & liquors. Bohemian atmosphere
70 locals recommend
Goupil Le Fol
22 Rue de la VioletteNot to be missed. Intimist bar with "special" wines & liquors. Bohemian atmosphere
The most famous Belgian bar. Holds the Guinness Book world record for bar with the most types of beers available (2,000+)
368 locals recommend
Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéThe most famous Belgian bar. Holds the Guinness Book world record for bar with the most types of beers available (2,000+)
Food Scene
"Fritkot" where, according to specialists, the best french fries of Brussels are made.
66 locals recommend
Frit Flagey
Place Eugène Flagey"Fritkot" where, according to specialists, the best french fries of Brussels are made.
Cupcake amateur myself, it's by far the best I've tasted in Brussels and are a minute away from the apartment
30 locals recommend
Lilicup
65 Rue du PageCupcake amateur myself, it's by far the best I've tasted in Brussels and are a minute away from the apartment
A piece of Lisbon in the heart of Brussels. The Portuguese chef masters the "pasteis de nata" like noone this side of the Mississippi. Eat with a cup of tea or coffee and you're set.
46 locals recommend
Forcado Pastelaria (Saint-Gilles)
196 Chau. de CharleroiA piece of Lisbon in the heart of Brussels. The Portuguese chef masters the "pasteis de nata" like noone this side of the Mississippi. Eat with a cup of tea or coffee and you're set.
Specialists in "tailor-made" makis. Tasty and not too expensive. Also delivers.
131 locals recommend
Makisu
5 Rue du BailliSpecialists in "tailor-made" makis. Tasty and not too expensive. Also delivers.
Short on time for a good lunch ?Home made soup + salad + ice tea for less than 20eur.
27 locals recommend
Ami
13 Rue LesbroussartShort on time for a good lunch ?Home made soup + salad + ice tea for less than 20eur.
Highly recommended french restaurant (I would know), with a great wine selection.
33 locals recommend
Bistro du Canal
208 Rue Antoine DansaertHighly recommended french restaurant (I would know), with a great wine selection.
Everything Else
Pâtisserie Nicolas Arnaud
93 Rue AméricaineDelicious macarons 300m away from the flat
Short on bread for your Sunday brunch on the terrace ? Known to be one of Brussels finest bakeries.
39 locals recommend
Le Saint-Aulaye SA
130 Rue AméricaineShort on bread for your Sunday brunch on the terrace ? Known to be one of Brussels finest bakeries.
3min away from the flat is the MCE : if you're in Brussels for a conference look no further ! :)
Mce Conference & Business Centre
3min away from the flat is the MCE : if you're in Brussels for a conference look no further ! :)
Essentials
Closest "supermarket". Relatively small but you should find everything you need in terms of food/basics.
81 locals recommend
Carrefour express
179 Rue RoyaleClosest "supermarket". Relatively small but you should find everything you need in terms of food/basics.
Slightly more expensive than the Carrefour express, 100m further, but open later and only for food.
21 locals recommend
Delitraiteur Châtelain
10 Rue du PageSlightly more expensive than the Carrefour express, 100m further, but open later and only for food.
Night shop if at 00:00 you realize you are missing milk, cookies, crisps, alcool, cigarettes etc. Open til 01:00 or 02:00 depending on the day.
White Night - Châtelain
43 Pl. du ChâtelainNight shop if at 00:00 you realize you are missing milk, cookies, crisps, alcool, cigarettes etc. Open til 01:00 or 02:00 depending on the day.