Guidebook for Saint-Gilles
Food Scene
Fantastic sushi at great prices.
Don't let the line scare you, a line until the door is not unusual but usually means about a 15 minutes wait.
It's great and original because instead of classic sushi they serve original maki combinations. Therefore it's very accessible even if you don't like sushi that much.
Pretty cheap too, there's a lunch formula for which you get maki's for 10 euros and at night you'll probably pay 12 euros for the same.
131 locals recommend
Makisu
5 Rue du BailliFantastic sushi at great prices.
Don't let the line scare you, a line until the door is not unusual but usually means about a 15 minutes wait.
It's great and original because instead of classic sushi they serve original maki combinations. Therefore it's very accessible even if you don't like sushi that much.
Pretty cheap too, there's a lunch formula for which you get maki's for 10 euros and at night you'll probably pay 12 euros for the same.
Fantastic sushi at great prices. Don't let the line scare you, a line until the door is not unusual but usually means about a 15 minutes wait. It's great and original because instead of classic sushi they serve original maki combinations. Therefore it's very accessible even if you don't like sushi that much. Pretty cheap too, there's a lunch formula for which you get maki's for 10 euros and at night you'll probably pay 12 euros for the same.
131 locals recommend
Makisu
5 Rue du BailliFantastic sushi at great prices. Don't let the line scare you, a line until the door is not unusual but usually means about a 15 minutes wait. It's great and original because instead of classic sushi they serve original maki combinations. Therefore it's very accessible even if you don't like sushi that much. Pretty cheap too, there's a lunch formula for which you get maki's for 10 euros and at night you'll probably pay 12 euros for the same.
Budget friendly restaurant where all dishes are based on a big oven-baked potato and salad, bolognaise sauce, salmon etc. on and around it.
You get a decent and tasty meal for about 10 euros.
6 locals recommend
G Spud Louise
9 Rue JourdanBudget friendly restaurant where all dishes are based on a big oven-baked potato and salad, bolognaise sauce, salmon etc. on and around it.
You get a decent and tasty meal for about 10 euros.
Café Capitale
45 Rue du MidiCozy, hipster coffee bar
Café Charbon
90 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktCozy coffee bar with great freshly pressed juices and beautiful interior design.
Italian, economic prices, cozy but modern setting.
Just around the corner!
11 locals recommend
L'atelier en Ville
Italian, economic prices, cozy but modern setting.
Just around the corner!
24/7 or at least late night restaurant.
Serves pretty good food for a decent price especially considering the late opening hours.
Le Rendez-Vous Brasserie Restaurant
24 Rue Dejoncker24/7 or at least late night restaurant.
Serves pretty good food for a decent price especially considering the late opening hours.
Shopping
Proxy Defacqz
77 Rue DefacqzDecently priced supermarket. 5-10 minute walk.
Open until 20h00
Decently priced super market (bigger than Defacqz) within 5 to 10 minutes walking.
25 locals recommend
Proxy Toison D'Or
3 Rue DejonckerDecently priced super market (bigger than Defacqz) within 5 to 10 minutes walking.
Place du Chatelain
Place du ChâtelainFarmer market on Wednesdays only!
Indoor shopping mall.
The indoor part is limited but there's lots of shopping on this part of the Avenue Louise and on the Avenue de la Toison d'Or.
Lots of flagship stores on both.
40 locals recommend
BLOODY LOUIS
32 Av. LouiseIndoor shopping mall.
The indoor part is limited but there's lots of shopping on this part of the Avenue Louise and on the Avenue de la Toison d'Or.
Lots of flagship stores on both.
Lot's of shopping in the part between the Avenue Louise and Porte de Namur.
46 locals recommend
Gulden-Vlieslaan
Avenue de la Toison d'OrLot's of shopping in the part between the Avenue Louise and Porte de Namur.
Drinks & Nightlife
Penta Hotel
38 Chau. de CharleroiCozy bar, good for dates, having a cozy drink and talk or to start your night.
Good night club with a great sound system and often a very good line-up.
Fridays = Urban music
Saturdays = House and dance
40 locals recommend
BLOODY LOUIS
32 Av. LouiseGood night club with a great sound system and often a very good line-up.
Fridays = Urban music
Saturdays = House and dance
Nightclub in an old transformed church. Dress up fancy (shirt and blazer for the guys). A bit pricey and posh but an experience due to the original location.
61 locals recommend
Spirito Brussels
18 Rue de StassartNightclub in an old transformed church. Dress up fancy (shirt and blazer for the guys). A bit pricey and posh but an experience due to the original location.
Pepete & Ronron Châtelain
40 Pl. du ChâtelainNice, cozy, hipster wine bar (10 minute walk)
Fantastic beer bar in the heart of Brussels.
Lots and lots of Belgian beers on tap.
368 locals recommend
Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéFantastic beer bar in the heart of Brussels.
Lots and lots of Belgian beers on tap.
La Belladone
17A Rue MorisBeautiful old-fashioned bar.
Very cozy.
Le Dillens
11 Pl. Julien DillensCozy bar. Especially nice when the terrace is out in summer!
Sightseeing
Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumThe symbol of Brussels, it was built for the world expo of 1958
The heart of Brussels and arguably the most beautiful market-square in the world
913 locals recommend
Grand-Place
The heart of Brussels and arguably the most beautiful market-square in the world
Arts & Culture
Museum dedicated to the work of Belgian surrealist René Magritte
489 locals recommend
Musée Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleMuseum dedicated to the work of Belgian surrealist René Magritte
One of the best art museums of Brussels.
Expositions vary and change from time to time but include work of world's best artists.
128 locals recommend
Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Brussel
23 Rue RavensteinOne of the best art museums of Brussels.
Expositions vary and change from time to time but include work of world's best artists.
Museum dedicated to music instruments, exhibiting a huge collection of (often original) instruments in a beautiful art deco building.
You can have a drink or lunch on the top floor. The food is not bad but rather pricey. The view is really great though.
427 locals recommend
Musical Instruments Museum
2 Rue Montagne de la CourMuseum dedicated to music instruments, exhibiting a huge collection of (often original) instruments in a beautiful art deco building.
You can have a drink or lunch on the top floor. The food is not bad but rather pricey. The view is really great though.
Getting Around
Louise station
Closest metro - stop (5 to 10 minute walk)
Stefaniaplein
Place StéphanieClosest tram stop (only a few minutes walking).
Essentials
Bio shop. More expensive but handy for people who prefer bio food.
If you don't I recommend the Proxy Delhaizes (see other recommendations).
13 locals recommend
Bio C'Bon Place Stephanie
18 Chau. de CharleroiBio shop. More expensive but handy for people who prefer bio food.
If you don't I recommend the Proxy Delhaizes (see other recommendations).