Northeast Belgium
Part of an original working watermill-complex, this popular cafe-restaurant has given its interior a gently contemporary rework and can get crowded at meal times. Things are quieter between 2.30pm and 6pm when a reduced menu (spaghetti, croques, salads) is still available.
They serve a good selection of beers including five Grimbergen brews, but drink prices are noticeably higher than at Liermolen.
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
29.65 MILES
Art enthusiasts swarm the Sint-Baafskathedraal to glimpse The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb (De Aanbidding van het Lams God), a lavish representation of…
19.37 MILES
The medieval building and 1622 courtyard garden alone would be worth a visit, but it's the world's oldest printing press, priceless manuscripts and…
6.67 MILES
This 1899 former department store is an art nouveau showpiece with a black facade aswirl with wrought iron and arched windows. The building contains the…
6.45 MILES
Brussels’ magnificent Grand Place is one of the world’s most unforgettable urban ensembles. Oddly hidden, the enclosed cobblestone square is only revealed…
6.67 MILES
Strap on a pair of headphones, then step on the automated floor panels in front of the precious instruments (including world instruments and Adolphe Sax’s…
7.96 MILES
The typically austere exterior doesn’t give much away, but Victor Horta’s former home (designed and built 1898–1901) is an art nouveau jewel. The…
8.02 MILES
One of Brussels’ overlooked architectural wonders, this splendid Napoleon III–style palace
21.06 MILES
The inventive and touchingly nostalgic Hergé Museum celebrates the multitalented creator of comic-strip hero Tintin with an engaging, inventive and…
0.58 MILES
Founded in 1128, this abbey-church was majestically rebuilt after 1660 with a tall stone bell-tower and one of Belgium’s most breathtaking baroque…
2.19 MILES
Belgium’s 93-hectare national botanic garden is located in the village of Meise, 12km north of Brussels. Home to 18,000 plant species, it’s based around…
3.2 MILES
Closed at the time of writing for restoration, so check in advance before visiting. A pair of East Asian pagodas form the key attractions here. Both are…
3.21 MILES
The Pavillon Chinois is a Léopold II leftover, built after he saw similar at the 1890 Paris World's Fair. It is a gloriously glittering structure and…
3.25 MILES
On the edge of the Domaine Royal, Tour Japonaise is used for temporary Japanese art exhibitions. Closed for restoration at the time of writing.
3.28 MILES
Worth seeing in combination with the Atomium, ADAM features a surprisingly intriguing collection of classic plastic: the 1965 Universale, which was the…
3.3 MILES
The distinctive 1930 art-deco Palais du Centenaire features a pyramid of terraced tiers capped by statues.
3.42 MILES
The enormous Serres Royales were built by Alphonse Balat during Léopold II's reign. Fuchsias and all sorts of tropical species thrive inside, and Belgians…