Best Things to Do in Brussels in Winter
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From the classic Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert and Grand Place, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 46,333 reviews
Discover the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a glass-roofed arcade that has welcomed shoppers since 1847. Stroll beneath its arched roof past boutiques, cafés and theatres, admiring the elegant historic architecture at any hour.
★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews
Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.
★ 4.0 · 800 reviews
Step into Seven - Cavell, a monochrome Uccle coffee shop with a stylish, cosy interior. Grab a table, join the counter queue, and treat yourself to good coffee, homemade tea and a slice of cake.
★ 4.3 · 5,576 reviews
Discover À La Mort Subite, a Brussels beer café that has kept its art deco looks since 1928. Settle under the arched mirrors with a lambic or gueuze and take in the old-school atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 638 reviews
Celebrate at Karen Torosyan's Bozar restaurant, the fine-dining address inside Brussels' arts centre. Work through a tasting menu of fish, beef and a Belgian waffle finish in a refined setting.
★ 4.7 · 1,515 reviews
Pause at Corica Grand Place, a coffee and tea bar steps from Brussels' main square. Choose a single-estate coffee from the menu and sip a smooth espresso with a small biscuit.
★ 4.3 · 454 reviews
Settle in at ONO Brunch & Coffee for a lively Ixelles brunch. Order poached eggs with salmon, pair them with a kombucha or good coffee, and enjoy the friendly buzz of the room.
★ 4.4 · 1,255 reviews
Step into In 't Spinnekopke, an 18th-century Brussels address for Flemish cooking and Belgian beer. Work through the chef's specials in a cosy, wood-panelled room.
★ 4.0 · 845 reviews
Try Mondday, the Ixelles coffee shop everyone seems to have on their list. Queue for a table, then dig into fluffy pancakes and a pistachio cappuccino in its trendy interior.
★ 4.5 · 346 reviews
Drop into Café de La Presse for an easy Brussels coffee break. Pair a chai latte or drip coffee with a house pastry or a fresh vegetable toast at a comfortable table.
★ 4.4 · 1,587 reviews
Grab a table at Frank., a Brussels coffee bar with an Australian take on breakfast. Order creative egg dishes or a flat white-style coffee over two floors of relaxed seating.
★ 4.1 · 1,415 reviews
Pull up a chair at Le Dillens, a Saint-Gilles bistro that locals fill from early morning on. Order a well-priced breakfast and soak up the easy, Parisian-style atmosphere indoors or under the tree.
★ 4.1 · 2,268 reviews
Step into Crème, a country-chic brunch room in central Brussels. Order pancakes, an egg and bacon roll or toast with a good coffee at a cosy table.
★ 4.6 · 1,666 reviews
Start the day at BOUCHE, a Brussels specialty coffee shop with a cosy, well-designed interior. Sip a carefully made cappuccino and share a cinnamon bun with friendly staff.
★ 4.6 · 3,640 reviews
Duck into Nüetnigenough, a cosy art nouveau brasserie in the heart of Brussels. Tuck into Belgian staples like mussels or beef stew with stoemp, paired with a local beer.
★ 4.3 · 1,229 reviews
Pull up a seat at Chez Franz, an Ixelles pub with exposed brick and a long drinks list. Order the English breakfast or a plate of pub classics, then stay on for an evening drink.
★ 4.7 · 399 reviews
Make your own chocolate truffles at this relaxed Brussels workshop, popular with couples and families. You'll follow simple recipes, try flavours like dark chocolate and Speculoos, then sample your creations with a cup of hot chocolate.
★ 4.5 · 1,175 reviews
Discover Au Stekerlapatte, a cosy Belgian bistro where traditional cooking meets Art Nouveau charm. Tackle the generous ribs or the day's special under the stained-glass ceiling in the back room.
★ 4.3 · 1,017 reviews
Step into Mission Masala's Bombay BBQ in Ixelles for an informal Indian dinner with a friendly welcome. Share plates or try the tasting menu in a relaxed, buzzing room.
★ 4.7 · 869 reviews
Reserve a table at Comme chez Soi, the Brussels address famous for its art nouveau dining room. Over a long, unhurried meal you'll work through precise French-inspired courses, from lobster to veal sweetbreads, with paired wines.
★ 4.4 · 848 reviews
Head to WINOK, a Schaerbeek roastery and coffee bar that doubles as a relaxed brunch address. Order the Thai-inspired eggs with a specialty coffee, then settle inside or out for a calm break.
★ 4.0 · 2,558 reviews
Stop by Café Capitale, a Brussels favourite for serious coffee drinkers. Choose from hand-drip and pour-over options across African and South American beans, and add a cinnamon bun.
★ 4.7 · 1,279 reviews
Squeeze into My Little Cup, a hip, minimalist coffee shop where quality matters more than space. Wait for a carefully made specialty coffee and pair it with a slice of homemade banana bread.
★ 4.1 · 134 reviews
Try Drip cà phê, a Brussels spot for Vietnamese coffee and bánh mì. Order a bánh mì, then wash it down with longan iced tea or a Vietnamese coffee.
★ 4.6 · 1,391 reviews
Seek out BUDDY BUDDY, the Brussels nut butter coffee bar that started a worldwide following. Order the PB&J drink, check out the branded merch, and enjoy the trendy interior.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 465 reviews
Dine at Hispania, a cosy Spanish restaurant near Brussels' Sablon district. Share croquetas and ensaladilla, then dig into arroz negro in a warm, inviting room.
★ 4.6 · 600 reviews
Reserve a seat at Kamo, the Ixelles Japanese restaurant devoted to tasting menus. Sit at the counter and move through the courses with sake over a long, unhurried dinner.
★ 4.7 · 1,048 reviews
Pause at BARKBOY, a Brussels coffee bar where the baristas know their craft. Order a carefully made coffee, try one of the canned iced drinks, and add a cinnamon bun.
★ 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.
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
45 min
Brussels · 🏛️ Landmark
Grand Place
30 min
Brussels · ☕ Coffeebreak
seven - cavell
25 min
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
À La Mort Subite
1h30
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant
2h30
Corica Grand Place
Brussels · 🥐 Breakfast
ONO Brunch & Coffee
1h15
In 't Spinnekopke
Mondday
Café de La Presse
Frank.
Le Dillens
Crème
BOUCHE - Specialty Coffee
Nüetnigenough
Chez Franz
Chocolate Truffle & Belgian Hot Chocolate Workshop
2h
Au Stekerlapatte
Mission Masala's Bombay BBQ
Comme chez Soi
3h
WINOK - Specialty Coffee Bar & Roastery
Café Capitale
My Little Cup
Drip cà phê - Coffee & Bánh mì
BUDDY BUDDY · Nut Butter Coffee Bar
La Porte Noire
Hispania Brussels
Kamo
BARKBOY
20 min
La Fleur en Papier Doré
