What an epic experience to see Fleet Foxes here! This is a…read morehistoric location and venue! This place is known for its exceptional acoustics. The Kings of Leon recorded a live EP here. There are 3 levels and if you arrive early you can get seats in the rear, otherwise you are standing the entire show. Go here to see a live show!

Only a very lucky human being gets to see one of her favorite electronic groups while traveling…read moreoverseas. Just think of all the factors that must fall into place - the band's tour dates, availability of tickets, and proximity to the venue. It's pretty much the ultimate trifecta of coincidence. As it turns out, I am that lucky person - someone who was gifted a Hot Chip ticket to a sold-out Saturday night show in Brussels! Because I wanted to live like a local, I took the metro instead of a cab. And then walked. And walked some more. Gosh, Belgian maps are difficult to read. Of course, I found it. Ancienne Belgique is this beautiful, contemporary music venue that feels spacious with its soaring ceilings but in actuality, the capacity makes it quite intimate. In fact, I didn't think I'd have a shot at running into some new friends who were also going to the show but alas, I found them by the first bar I set my thirsty sights on. Luck strikes yet again! The sound quality is superb. If you prefer to drink while watching your favorite band take the stage (yes!), then angle for a space on the floor near one of the doors. That's how the savvy Belgian boys do it anyway, and I was right there to capitalize. If you'd rather take a seat, there's 'romantic' seating in the back and then there's also two levels of terrace. The bars work on a token system so make sure to head there first. And if you have a coat or anything else you'd prefer to dump during the show, head downstairs and grab a locker for €1. So convenient! Hopefully sooner than later, I'll be back.

La Baroque will not make you Baroque as the drinks are well priced and the vibe is fun- this place…read moremakes you want to stay all night! Everyone is kind and caring and it felt so good and inclusive! Good job, humans!

This was a great bar to hang out in for a bit. It has really fun decor and the bartender was…read morefriendly and helpful. We just had beer, and it was great. Prices were fair.

You can buy anything or everything at Les Abattoirs et Marchés d'Anderlecht…read more As a tourist, it is a good place to see where the locals shops for their staples. Seriously, it is like a flea market, antique market, farmer's market and much much more. Everyone here with their shopper carts on wheels shopping like there is no tomorrow! There is also live stock: rabbits, ducks, chickens, pigeons (And I keep wondering do they sell them as pets or as food?) The experience can be quite overwhelming but it was worth going there and checking it out if you have time. A Carousel with Real Donkeys?!

After my friend did a little bit of lagging from the overseas long haul. We headed off to a local…read moreMarchés on Sunday, one of our farthest point-of-interest from city centrale. Who doesn't love visiting a foreign Meat Market, right? But from the massive scale of this Market, we got side-tracked and detoured away from Vleesmarkt - Marche aux viandes. What I did see was a never-ending sea of locals, mostly ethnic origins in a frenzy packed like sardines moving forward at a frantic pace through the non-existent openings of walkway blocked by people after people, merchant after merchant. Imagine New York City density, market the size of a small airfield, the products for sale of a bargain flea market. - Fruits: Occupies a quarter of the space, but why every stall is repetitive? - Goods: Low quality clothing, toys, antiques, old machinery, furniture - Spices: A few stalls of selling Middle eastern spices and dried fruits - Prepared Food: Meat and charcuterie where most people eat a type of hotdog - Animals/Pets: Affordable animals, a popular stall for children and tourist alike It was a cultural experience more than a shopping experience in my opinion. My friend kept wondering why all the food stalls were lined with Men-only purchasing food but it turns out this is an African area district. I can see why it was so popular amongst the locals in the area and the cars align the outer streets even risking traffic tickets. Along my trip strolling through centrale Brussels, I did notice smaller local convenient shops displaying fruits and vegetables outside their shop doors and now I know where some of them get their produce. Is it worth your weekend to possibly get trampled and pushed around to purchase directly from the Market itself rather than your local shop depends on how adventurous you really are. If you're looking for a touristy market like Jatujak in Bangkok, you're in the wrong place but if you're looking to be part of a local flavor and excitement in a market where the ground is littered with smashed fruits giving off that orangey scent, this is for you! Previous: Hotel Ibis Brussels http://www.yelp.ca/biz/hotel-ibis-brussels-bruxelles-2#hrid:9mgfrKPJgSQ0_rCF-nB7Og Next: Friterie Tabora http://www.yelp.ca/biz/friterie-tabora-bruxelles#hrid:rw7rFXejF0gkjNfYEi96YA

Nice bar, lots of billiards tables. All cash, no cards allowed for payment. The drinks were good…read more We went with friends and had a very nice time.

A bit pricey, be careful with how long your billiard game lasts…read more.. Besides that the place is wonderful, the music, the decoration, it's confortable... Worth taking a look. They do not accept credit cards, oh and don't try the lemon challenge.

Loved the ambience and the rock'n' roll mix and mash interior…read more They have a juke box where you can play rock classics of your own taste which gave the place a different dimension. Amazing and unique beer collection - that's for sure. As mentioned in another review toilet arrangement will definitely surprise you.

By an old couple. Nice atmosphere, there is a Juke box you can order music for 50c .drinks are…read morecommon offer of some Brussels beer. Services are nice.

Oh where are you Green Fairy? Have you gotten lost or have I failed to find you again?…read more ...it's been years since I've first had absinthe, but hot damn- if there was going to be another time I try this spirit, it was going to be here at Floris. Situated right across from Delirium and next to miss Jeanneke Pis, Floris is the quintessential absinthe bar that everyone should visit in Brussels. If you've never had absinthe (or tasted the watered down variation that the States sells), this is a MUST. It's hard to describe what absinthe is supposed to do to you but it'll come in due time. The bartender we had was extremely friendly and knowledgable about absinthe. They probably get questions all the time so don't fret if you're new. They'll make a recommendation for you based on your taste preference, tolerance level, etc. If you've never made an absinthe drink before, you're in luck. It's a lot of fun dripping water over the sugar cube and distilling it. If you're a brave (or naive) soul, you can simply take it as a shot, but be warned that the effects may come quicker than you can handle. I absolutely loved Floris and will be back the next time I'm in Brussels. (Fitting Yelp review for my birthday post)

When in Rome...When in Brussels, you must drink some Absinthe :-)…read more Oh the Green Fairy is thriving in this joint. Super friendly bartenders, hundreds, yes hundreds of various absinthe bottles from all over the world - including (drum roll) Seattle. Floris offers a unique atmosphere and a memorable experience. Knowledgeable staff is privy to many absinthe fun facts and will gladly share tidbits with you. Now for the main course: we sampled 3 kinds of this infamous spirit. Compete with sugar cubes and flames of course. I can honestly tell you, it tastes like @%&, but gives you a very different yet quick buzz. Eager to get the full experience, one of our rounds included absinthe with the highest concentration of worm wood available these days, which is 35%. P.S. Totally worth a visit, and this is a full bar, so other spirits are available if you so desire.