Things to Do in Ixelles, Brussels

A mix of trendy bars, restaurants, and shops, with a lively atmosphere thanks to the nearby university community.

The Halo TempleDay Spa
Escape RushImmersive Show
CFlowYogaYoga Studio

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Top things to do in Ixelles

The Halo Temple
★ 5.0 · 846
Day Spa
A ladies-only massage studio in Brussels-Ixelles offering massages, chromotherapy sauna, and natural therapies for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7:30 PM
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Escape Rush
★ 4.9 · 4.2k
Immersive Show
Three escape room games close to the university campus.
Every day
10 AM – 11 PM
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CFlowYoga
★ 5.0 · 210
Yoga Studio
A studio in Ixelles offering Yoga and Pilates classes, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Power, Mobility, Stretching, Yin Yoga, and Sound Bath sessions, along with Reiki and massage therapy.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2 PM
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Librairie Flagey
★ 4.8 · 397
Bookstore
A bookstore offering comic books, novels, children's books, and manga.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Flagey Market
★ 4.3 · 1.1k
Market
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2:30 PM
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Nenuph'Art
Craft Workshop
Mon–Tue
10:15 AM – 6 PM
Wed–Thu
Closed
Fri
10:15 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10:15 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Ixelles

Pop's Pancakes
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Breakfast· €10–20
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Flagey
★ 4.4 · 4.5k
Live Music
Popular performing arts center for music, film & festivals hosted in a big, Art Deco building.
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Pompon restaurant
★ 4.8 · 851
Brunch· €30–40
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 4 PM
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Pastry Garcia
★ 4.7 · 1.6k
Pastry Shop
Mon
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Humus x Hortense
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
Chef Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, your hostess and sommelière, were championing plant-based cuisine long before it became trendy.
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BUDDY BUDDY · Nut Butter Coffee Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Coffee Shop· €1–10
A coffee bar that crafts organic nut butters and roasts specialty coffee, known for its signature nut butter-based drinks and pastries.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7 PM
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Kamo
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
Kamo is a slice of Tokyo in the heart of Ixelles. The wood-rich, pared back interior combines a contemporary feel with a serene vibe.
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L'Amère à Boire
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Bar· €1–10
Every day
4 PM – 2 AM
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Le Pantin
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Bar· €1–10
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 2 AM
Fri
11 AM – 3 AM
Sat
11 AM – 3 AM
Sun
11 AM – 2 AM
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The Black Sheep
★ 4.4 · 1.4k
Irish Pub· €20–30
Mon
Closed
Tue
5 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 1 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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