Discover Brussels’s 200 best Offbeat Adventurer spots for your trip

Toone

★ 4.7 · 680 reviews

Duck into Toone, Brussels' beloved traditional puppet theatre. Watch a marionette performance in an intimate old hall, then linger over a beer in the bar among visitors from around the world.

Manneken Pis

★ 4.0 · 85,684 reviews

Meet Manneken Pis, the tiny bronze boy that has become Brussels' mascot. Squeeze to the front for a look at the statue, and with luck, catch him in one of his many costumes.

Sewer Museum

★ 4.5 · 673 reviews

Go underground at the Sewer Museum and learn how Brussels keeps its water moving. Use the interactive displays, follow the story-driven audio guide, and see the city's unseen infrastructure explained.

Atomium

★ 4.4 · 114,262 reviews

Ride into the Atomium, Brussels' unmistakable steel atom rising above the Heysel plateau. Ascend through its linked spheres by escalator, browse the exhibitions and look out over the city from 92 metres.

Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket

★ 4.4 · 12,688 reviews

Step inside Brussels' most unusual icon with this Atomium and Design Museum ticket. Explore the spheres' exhibitions and light installations, take in the city panorama from above, then walk over to the Design Museum.

Poechenellekelder

★ 4.6 · 4,174 reviews

Discover Poechenellekelder, a puppet-filled café-bar in the heart of Brussels. Browse the long beer menu under walls of framed pictures and figures, then linger over a casual bite on the terrace.

Museum of Belgian Fries including tasting

★ 4.7 · 210 reviews

Discover the Museum of Belgian Fries, a quirky Brussels stop dedicated to the humble potato. Browse historical objects, films and interactive games, then finish with a cone of fries and sauce.

Escape Rush

★ 4.9 · 4,282 reviews

Step into Escape Rush in Ixelles, home to richly designed escape rooms like Tokyo Lab and Submarine. Work through puzzles in atmospheric sets alongside your team and race to finish before time expires.

Brussels Tipsy Tour: Cocktail Making, Painting & Chocolates

★ 4.6 · 163 reviews

Discover a different side of Brussels with a cocktail class, a painting session and a chocolate and beer pairing. Mix drinks, paint with a glass in hand, and move between venues with a local guide.

Jeanneke Pis

★ 4.0 · 12,734 reviews

Slip into a narrow alley to meet Jeanneke Pis, Brussels' cheeky answer to its famous boy statue. Peer through the railings at the little fountain girl and take a quick photo.

LA PHARMACIE ANGLAISE

★ 4.2 · 1,627 reviews

Discover La Pharmacie Anglaise, a vintage-styled bar where the decor is as much a draw as the drinks. Browse the creative cocktail list and linger over wine or champagne in its quirky, atmospheric rooms.

Plumette

★ 4.7 · 447 reviews

Discover Plumette, a small cocktail bar run by a passionate team. Taste carefully crafted drinks, from inventive creations to classics, in a relaxed and stylish setting.

Het Zinneke

★ 4.2 · 7,147 reviews

Track down Het Zinneke, Brussels' wry bronze dog caught mid-pause at a lamp post. Find the statue, enjoy the joke without the crowds of its better-known neighbours, and snap a quick photo.

The Modern Alchemist

★ 4.8 · 360 reviews

Discover The Modern Alchemist, a candlelit cocktail bar in Saint-Gilles with a tight, thoughtful menu. Sip carefully balanced drinks in an intimate room made for slow, unhurried evenings.

Enygma

★ 4.8 · 1,780 reviews

Test your wits at Enygma, a Brussels escape-room venue with elaborately themed sets. Step into the School of Wizardry or another room and solve puzzles with your team before the clock runs out.

Paradis Superstore

★ 4.6 · 32 reviews

Discover Paradis Superstore in Saint-Gilles, a nightclub-styled shop for art books, records and Japanese toys. Flip through rare books and fashion pieces in a space with a distinct 90s rave spirit.

Georges Henripark

★ 4.5 · 4,184 reviews

Discover Georges Henripark in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, a green space with a surprising past as a cemetery. Follow paths marked by old tombstones, let children loose on the playground and grab a snack at the kiosk.

Cantillon Brewery & Museum

★ 4.6 · 1,958 reviews

Discover Cantillon, a working lambic brewery and museum in Anderlecht. Wander the old cellars and brewing rooms with a guide booklet, then finish with a tasting of sour traditional beer.

Marollen

Explore the Marollen, Brussels' proudly working-class quarter below the Palais de Justice. Hunt through the flea market and antique shops, then ride up for views over the city.

Mini-Europe

★ 4.3 · 12,539 reviews

Wander through Mini-Europe, the miniature park beside the Atomium. Stroll past 1:25-scale models of landmarks from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower and spot the small details that make each one special.

Chemistry & Botanic's : Cocktail Bar

★ 4.8 · 1,129 reviews

Discover Chemistry & Botanic's, a Brussels cocktail bar built around infusions and aromas. Sit at the bar, ask the bartenders to talk you through their creations, and sample drinks you will not find elsewhere.

Vieux Marché place du Jeu de Balle

★ 4.1 · 1,323 reviews

Wander the Vieux Marché on place du Jeu de Balle, Brussels' open-air flea market in the Marolles. Rummage through stalls of books, vintage clothes and curiosities, haggling for finds in a lively, colourful setting.

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★ 4.4 · 899 reviews

Step into the Museum of Illusions in Brussels and put your perception to the test. Work through puzzles, wander the immersive rooms and take trick photos with friends or family.

Jardin Van Buuren

★ 4.6 · 16 reviews

Wander the Jardin Van Buuren in Uccle, a private garden turned museum grounds. Explore the rose garden, heart garden and maze, then step inside the 1928 house with its original furniture.

La Porte Noire

★ 4.5 · 1,810 reviews

Descend into La Porte Noire, a bar set in vaulted 16th-century cellars. Choose from over 100 beers and around 80 whiskies and settle in for conversation in its dark, centuries-old atmosphere.

Illusion The Museum, admission ticket

★ 3.7 · 80 reviews

Duck into Illusion The Museum, a small trick-art space steps from the Grand Place. Pose with the optical illusions and interactive installations, with staff on hand to help you frame the shots.

Petite Île

★ 4.7 · 315 reviews

Discover Petite Île, a bouldering gym hidden in an industrial Anderlecht building alongside a skatepark and art spaces. Climb well-set routes high up in the building, then settle in at the comfy bar.

Magritte Museum

★ 4.3 · 8,849 reviews

Step into the Magritte Museum in central Brussels and follow the surrealist's career decade by decade. Move down three floors of paintings and personal artifacts, from early cubist experiments to his best-known images.

Cauchie House

★ 4.5 · 338 reviews

Visit Cauchie House, an art nouveau gem built in 1905 by architect Paul Cauchie. Join a guided tour to study the sgraffito facade and step inside the richly decorated rooms where the couple lived and entertained.

La Fleur en Papier Doré

★ 4.5 · 1,398 reviews

Discover La Fleur en Papier Doré, an artists' pub full of cosy nooks and framed pictures. Work through a list of Belgian beers while sharing a cheese and sausage board in its museum-like rooms.