Ixelles

Discover 60 authentic local spots in Ixelles, one of Brussels's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.

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Ixelles is one of Brussels's most distinctive neighborhoods. We've mapped 60 local favorites here — from specialty coffee shops and restaurants to bars and cultural spots. Every place is rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors, so you can skip the tourist traps and explore like a local.

Vintage Shops

16 places in Ixelles

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Bars

17 places in Ixelles

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Maissa Vintage
CYCLUP Friperie
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Le Café de la Rue - Café Théâtre
Tresor
La Fourmilière
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Coffee

17 places in Ixelles

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Hotels

10 places in Ixelles

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What Can You Find in Brussels?

Here's what locals recommend across 7 categories in Brussels.

257 authentic local spots across 7 categories in Brussels

Top-Rated Spots in Brussels

The highest-rated local spots in Brussels, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1

Beerstorming (Barstorming)

5.0
95 reviews
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#2

Entropy Restaurant

4.9
485 reviews
Restaurants
City Center
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#3

La Pierre Bleue

4.9
323 reviews
Restaurants
City Center
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#4

La bonne chère

4.9
322 reviews
Restaurants
City Center
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#5

Le Bar à Jeux

4.9
258 reviews
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#6

CAFÉ COLOMBIA

4.9
233 reviews
Coffee
Ixelles
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#7

Restaurant L' Authentik

4.9
206 reviews
Restaurants
Molenbeek
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#8

Tuck Shop

4.9
175 reviews
Coffee
Saint-Gilles
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#9

Fermento Wine Bar Brussels

4.9
123 reviews
Bars
Ixelles
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#10

Confessions

4.9
92 reviews
Bars
Ixelles
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#11

KARAT SNEAKER BAR

4.9
52 reviews
Vintage Shops
Molenbeek
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#12

Amalgame Karaoke Bar

4.8
1,472 reviews
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#13

Beer Capital Brussels

4.8
1,135 reviews
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#14

SAO Thai Cuisine

4.8
803 reviews
Coffee
Ixelles
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#15

The Green Man Cocktail bar

4.8
681 reviews
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#16

Manneken Pis Café

4.8
574 reviews
Restaurants
City Center
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#17

Stella Specialty Coffee Bar

4.8
550 reviews
Coffee
Saint-Gilles
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#18

Downtown Brussels

4.8
460 reviews
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#19

Wide Awake Specialty Coffee Brew Bar

4.8
396 reviews
Coffee
City Center
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#20

Damn Good Café

4.8
389 reviews
Coffee
Molenbeek
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All 20 spots verified with 8,824 combined reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Brussels

What you need to know about discovering local spots in Brussels

The highest-rated spots are Beerstorming (Barstorming) (5.0★, 95 reviews), Entropy Restaurant (4.9★, 485 reviews), La Pierre Bleue (4.9★, 323 reviews), La bonne chère (4.9★, 322 reviews), Le Bar à Jeux (4.9★, 258 reviews). The #1 spot, Beerstorming (Barstorming), is located in Saint-Gilles.

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