Quartier des Quais, Brussels: Things to Do

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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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Quartier des Quais

Tulitu
★ 4.8 · 240
Bookstore
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Quartier des Quais

Charli
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
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
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Life Is Beautiful
★ 4.8 · 908
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
6 PM – 12 AM
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Au Bassin
★ 4.4 · 3.7k
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
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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
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KaraFun Brussel
★ 4.9 · 7.1k
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
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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 ...
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Shooters Brussels - Shooting Range & Cocktail Bar
★ 4.9 · 793
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.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
2:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
2:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 8 PM
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Le Vismet
★ 4.5 · 583
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
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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
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Mer du Nord
★ 4.6 · 5.2k
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
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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
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Takumi Tonkotsu Ramen Kitchen Sainte-Catherine
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Ramen· €20–30
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9:30 PM
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Roskam
★ 4.4 · 618
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
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Au Laboureur
★ 4.3 · 1.1k
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
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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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