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Things to Do in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

Brussels' old docklands north of the Bourse, where filled-in harbor basins survive as broad quays named for fish, grain, and timber.

Brussels' old docklands north of the Bourse, where filled-in harbor basins survive as broad quays named for fish, grain, and timber.

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Top things to do in Quartier des Quais

  • Tulitu in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Tulitu

    4.8 · 237
    Bookstore
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Docks Caviar! in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Docks Caviar!

    Flea Market
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Quartier des Quais

  • Charli in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Charli

    4.5 · 1.7k
    Bakery· €1–10

    A bakery known for its bread, pastries, and coffee, offering both sweet and savory products in a busy atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 6 PM
  • Life Is Beautiful in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Life Is Beautiful

    4.8 · 903
    Cocktail Bar· €10-20

    A Brussels venue offering crafted cocktails, premium spirits, barware, and cocktail workshops.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Au Bassin in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Au Bassin

    4.4 · 3.6k
    Pub· €10-20

    A multi-level bar with a lively atmosphere, known for its wide selection of drinks, board games, and stand-up comedy nights.

    Mon
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 12 AM
  • Chicago Café in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Chicago Café

    4.4 · 2.9k
    Breakfast· €20–30

    Laid-back daytime cafe offering light fare, brunch specials & homemade cakes, plus sidewalk tables.

    Every day
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • KaraFun Brussel in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    KaraFun Brussel

    4.9 · 6.9k
    Bar· €10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    3 PM – 10 PM
    Wed–Thu
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 10 PM
  • Barge in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Barge

    Michelin
    Belgian· $$$

    Exceptional ingredients from committed suppliers, staff well-being and the belief that our actions impact the lives of our peers: such are some of the topics that are regularly discussed by ...

    Website
  • Shooters Brussels - Shooting Range & Cocktail Bar in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Shooters Brussels - Shooting Range & Cocktail Bar

    4.9 · 544
    Cocktail Bar

    Shooters isn’t just another bar. It’s the first immersive shooting range cocktail bar, where precision technology turns every game into your own action movie.

  • Le Vismet in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Le Vismet

    4.5 · 581
    Seafood· €40-90

    This watering hole in Brussels’ fish market never disappoints. Everything is authentic from the characterful premises to the open kitchen and the bubbly vibe.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bar illustration for Le Cheval Marin

    Le Cheval Marin

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Bar· €10-20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Mer du Nord in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Mer du Nord

    4.6 · 5.1k
    Seafood· €10-20

    A standing seafood counter and restaurant on Place Sainte-Catherine, known for fresh fish, shellfish, shrimp croquettes, oysters, and seafood soup served in a lively, street-market setting.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Le Selecto in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Le Selecto

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· €40-80
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Roskam in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Roskam

    4.4 · 617
    Live Music· €1–10

    A classic city center bar in Brussels, known for its selection of beers, live music, and jazz concerts.

    Mon–Tue
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Wed–Thu
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 1 AM
  • Au Laboureur in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Au Laboureur

    4.3 · 1.0k
    Bar· €1–10

    A local Brussels cafe and bar known for its variety of beers, fish soup, garnaal croquettes, and steak.

    Every day
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Map
  • Walvis Cafe in Quartier des Quais, Brussels

    Walvis Cafe

    4.4 · 3.2k
    Belgian· €20–30

    A cozy cafe known for its burgers, moules frites, and full English breakfast, offering a kids' corner and portable chargers.

    Mon
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Tue–Thu
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Quartier des Quais with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Charli
  2. 2Life Is Beautiful
  3. 3Au Bassin
  4. 4Chicago Café
  5. 5KaraFun Brussel
  6. 6Barge
  7. 7Tulitu
  8. 8Shooters Brussels - Shooting Range & Cocktail Bar
  9. 9Le Vismet
  10. 10Le Cheval Marin

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