Things to Do in Heysel, Brussels

Heysel is home to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a vast art deco Roman Catholic place of worship with museums, and offers African, Turkish, and other restaurants. Luce and Maison Yanis – Depuis 1965 are also located here, along with Yörük Çadiri.

  • Basilica of the Sacred HeartBasilica
  • JauneBookstore
  • LuceBakery

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Heysel in Brussels

Top things to do in Heysel

  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart

    4.5 · 6.5k
    Basilica

    Vast, cupola-topped, art deco style place of Roman Catholic worship with 2 towers & 2 museums.

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Jaune

    Jaune

    4.7 · 520
    Bookstore
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 PM

Where to eat & drink in Heysel

  • Luce

    Luce

    Bakery· €1–10
  • Mappa Mundo

    Mappa Mundo

    4.3 · 1.7k
    Bar· €10–20

    Laid-back, wood-paneled bar with French windows, terrace seating, marble-topped bar & a snack menu.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 2 AM
  • Atomium Restaurant

    Atomium Restaurant

    4.4 · 13.6k
    Belgian· €40–100

    2-floor dining space, in the Atomium's highest sphere, for Belgian cuisine & views over Brussels.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM, 6:30 PM – 12 AM
  • Grill Land

    Grill Land

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Bar & Grill· €10–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Restaurant 't Stoveke by Daniel Antuna

    Restaurant 't Stoveke by Daniel Antuna

    4.7 · 379
    Fine Dining· €100+
    Mon
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Trois Saveurs

    Trois Saveurs

    4.7 · 148
    Restaurant
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
  • Brooklyn Food

    Brooklyn Food

    4.3 · 835
    Burgers· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Au feu du plaisir

    Au feu du plaisir

    4.4 · 111
    African· €10–20
    Mon
    2 PM – 10:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    1:30 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    2 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    2 PM – 11:30 PM

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Map of Heysel with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Basilica of the Sacred Heart
  2. 2Jaune
  3. 3Luce
  4. 4Mappa Mundo
  5. 5Atomium Restaurant
  6. 6Grill Land
  7. 7Restaurant 't Stoveke by Daniel Antuna
  8. 8Trois Saveurs
  9. 9Brooklyn Food
  10. 10Au feu du plaisir

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