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Ultimate Brussels Guide: Best Spots, Beer Pilgrimages & Local Eatsššš
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items Why I love it: Brussels is one of Europe's most wildly underrated capitals. It perfectly blends grand, historic fairy-tale architecture with a gritty, cool, comic-book-loving comic cultureāplus, it is hands-down the best culinary weekend getaway on t...Ā
A Foodieās Paradise: Forget dieting here. Brussels is famous for the holy trinity of comfort food: thick, crispy Belgian fries (traditionally double-fried in beef tallow), massive LiĆØge waffles caramelized with pearl sugar, and world-class handmad...Ā
Comic Strips & Art Nouveau: Look up while walking! The city treats comic books as a serious fine art. There is a famous Comic Book Route featuring over 60 massive street-art murals of Tintin, the Smurfs, and others painted directly onto the si...
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Why I Recommend Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
Here is why this spot is a fantastic choice for a stay in Brussels:
1. Unbeatable City Center Location
You are right in the heart of the action. It's just a short, 5-to-10-minute stroll to the his...
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
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Head to the Les Marolles district early in the morning for this massive, historic daily flea market. Itās gritty, authentic, and packed with vintage treasures, antique comic books, and local life.
Vieux MarchƩ place du Jeu de Balle
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Brussels is the historic capital of comic book art. Look up at the sides of buildings as you wanderāthere are over 60 massive hidden murals of Tintin, the Smurfs, and more painted on city walls.
Parcours BD
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Genuinely one of the most beautiful historic plazas in the world. Make sure to visit once during the day to appreciate the gold-leaf detailing, and come back late at night when the buildings are completely illuminated.
Grand Place
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The absolute gold standard for waffles. Order a LiĆØge Waffleāitās dense, chewy, and baked with pearled sugar that caramelizes into crunchy pockets inside the dough.
Maison Dandoy
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Right next to the stock exchange (Bourse), this is a legendary spot for authentic Belgian frites. They are double-fried in beef tallow for the perfect crunch. Order them in a paper cone with Andalouse or SamouraĆÆ sauce.
FRITLAND ā Belgian Fries in Brussels Since 1978
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A fantastic, unpretentious local bistro to get a massive, steaming iron pot of traditional Moules-Frites (mussels cooked in white wine and butter, served with a mountain of fries).
Le Chou de Bruxelles - Restaurant de spƩcialistƩs Bruxelloises
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A holy grail for beer lovers. They still brew traditional Lambics using spontaneous fermentation with wild city yeasts. The result is a tart, sour, incredibly complex beer that tastes more like a fine natural wine.
Brasserie Cantillon
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The best place to experience modern Belgian craft beer alongside the locals. They have dozens of pristine taps serving everything from rare sour blends to small-batch local microbrews.
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
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Tucked down a dead-end alley, this famous multi-story bar holds the world record for its massive beer menu. Grab a spot in the historic basement bar for an essential Brussels nightlife experience.
Delirium | Brussels