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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.

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.

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Top things to do in Heysel

  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Heysel, Brussels

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart

    4.5 · 6.6k
    Basilica

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

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Jaune in Heysel, Brussels

    Jaune

    4.7 · 521
    Bookstore
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Heysel

  • Yörük Çadiri in Heysel, Brussels

    Yörük Çadiri

    4.9 · 3.8k
    Turkish· €10-20
    Mon–Tue
    10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 4 PM
  • Atomium Restaurant in Heysel, Brussels

    Atomium Restaurant

    4.4 · 14.0k
    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 in Heysel, Brussels

    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
    Map
  • Restaurant 't Stoveke by Daniel Antuna in Heysel, Brussels

    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
  • Love sushi in Heysel, Brussels

    Love sushi

    Japanese· €10–20
    Mon–Tue
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Mappa Mundo in Heysel, Brussels

    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
  • Thevy in Heysel, Brussels

    Thevy

    4.4 · 817
    Thai· €20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Trois Saveurs in Heysel, Brussels

    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
  • Au feu du plaisir in Heysel, Brussels

    Au feu du plaisir

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

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Map of Heysel with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Basilica of the Sacred Heart
  2. 2Jaune
  3. 3Yörük Çadiri
  4. 4Atomium Restaurant
  5. 5Grill Land
  6. 6Restaurant 't Stoveke by Daniel Antuna
  7. 7Love sushi
  8. 8Mappa Mundo
  9. 9Thevy
  10. 10Trois Saveurs

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