Liège
Elegantly contemporary with tones of black and muted gold, this superb find serves excellent coffee (from €2.50) with which you get two exquisite Benoit…
Must-see nightlife in Wallonia
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Liège
Liège’s wackiest pub-café lurks down a private cul-de-sac decorated with psychedelic murals and lamps resembling radioactive triffids. Watch UFOs landing…
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Wallonia
Hype feels like a hidden retreat from the busy Grand Place, with a laid-back crowd gathered at outdoor tables on a peaceful square. The friendly staff…
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Namur
Marc Detraux, who is excellent value for a chat about wine, runs this little haven of pleasure. There's always something interesting available by the…
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Wallonia
Around 1km south of Mariembourg towards Nismes, this tourist-oriented microbrewery creates five well-balanced Fagnes beers (€3). Try them in a large part…
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Liège
In the days of Jacques Brel cafés chantants were common – simple pubs where crooner, pianist and accordionist sang for their beer. Today Aux Olivettes is…
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Liège
Outremeuse is the antithesis of all things hipster, right? Not if Accattone can help it, with great coffee (from €1.80), breakfasts and wine-and-pasta…
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Wallonia
David Frere, the friendly and award-winning barista behind this small cafe, serves up some of the best coffee in Wallonia. It's well worth stopping in for…
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Wallonia
The best espresso in town is served up at this buzzing cafe south of the Grand Place. MoMA (which stands for Mons Manhattan) takes its inspiration from…
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Namur
High in the citadel, this airy pavilion has eagle's-perch views across the Meuse and the woodlands that extend attractively into the distance. Vistas from…
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Namur
Just off the beaten track, Le Merle has all the elements of a good neighbourhood pub: an easy-going crowd, a superb beer selection and, most importantly,…
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The Ardennes
This small, cosy pub features elements of exposed brick and stonework amid cowhide wallpaper squares and enamel signboards. It serves a remarkable range…
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The Ardennes
Around 150m south of the Abbaye Notre Dame d'Orval gates is the monastery's own stylish if architecturally forgettable tavern. As well as ‘normal’ and…
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The Ardennes
If you're determined to see inside a brewery while visiting Orval, head 1.5km southwest to the former railway station in Villers-devant-Orval where,…
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The Ardennes
Look for the ghost mural when finding this central yet hidden delight just off Pl du Bronze. It serves Lupulus beer on draught and good coffee. In summer,…
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Liège
Brewery signs, high ceilings and the odd exposed beam contrast with a contemporary serving station, but the big draw here is the remarkable range of…
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Liège
The name of this gorgeous-smelling little shop-cafe is very apt, with its teapots, marmalades, strainers, tea cosies and around 350 types of tea. Little…
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Wallonia
Facing the waterfront, this buzzing new artisanal microbrewery makes its own perfectly balanced brews, and also serves up quality seasonal beers from…
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Wallonia
On top of the usual beers and cocktails, this celebration of liquid Belgium pours Walloon pékèts (gin, sometimes flavoured), fruit-wine tasters and…
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Liège
In the heart of the youth-jammed nightlife zone, this popular little pub has genuinely ancient rough-stone walls painted lugubrious red and black, all a…
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The Ardennes
The best value of Achouffe's three beer-tasting options (galopin 120mL taster glasses €1.70 to €1.90), historic La Petite Fontaine has a large roadside…
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Wallonia
Wallonia's oldest brewery, Dubuisson sits on the N50 2km outside Pipaix. Its bar-brasserie offers several of its tasty beers on tap, of which the best…
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The Ardennes
Founded in 2018, this flashy, glass-walled brewery-restaurant has a sizeable cafe-restaurant whose open terrace offers sweeping forest-framed views. Their…
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Liège
Freshly made smoothies and fresh juices (from €3.50) are the central offerings of this adorable little cafe, which turns vegan eatery during meal times…
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Namur
Feline lovers converge on this cheery two-room cafe a short stroll from the waterfront. Half-a-dozen cats have the run of the place, watching (or more…
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Wallonia
For an alternative to the rowdy drinking holes on nearby Marché aux Herbes, this cosy wine bar is the perfect antidote. With a focus on France, Spain and…
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Namur
This atmospheric, low-lit drinking space serves up some of Namur's best cocktails. The vibe is classy but not pretentious – just right for lingering over…
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Wallonia
This archetypal old-time locals' pub dates from 1911. It retains its tiled floor, mirror-and-wood panelling, ceramic beer taps and pub game jeu-de-fer, in…
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Namur
At this convivial and charmingly rustic pub, available brews are listed on a lengthy blackboard menu. The Chapître ‘house beer’ (€3.50) is a highly…
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The Ardennes
For an evening beer, try this cosy, stone-roofed cellar pub, which has several fine brews on tap and many lambics by the bottle. No food is served. It…
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Liège
A wonderfully genuine local rustic café with rough floors, candles in bottles and the perfect terrace on Outremeuse’s sweetest square. Expect mayhem all…
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Namur
Serving up Namur's best coffee, this charming little cafe is hard to resist. Expect latte art, tempting snacks, a welcoming vibe and at least one local…
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The Ardennes
A little grungier but with more character than most of Durbuy's cafés, this night-time blues bar opens weekends only outside the main holiday season, as…
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Wallonia
One of Mons' best-loved spots is this spacious drinking den a few paces from the Grand Place. It has an inviting terrace (though nonsmokers beware!), good…
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Wallonia
Just off Place Verte, BlaBlah is an enticing spot for first-rate wines accompanied by charcuterie plates or flavour-packed sandwiches. On warm days,…
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The Ardennes
With 13 brews on tap, a quirky interior with seats that look like old tram benches, a large terrace and cosy rear garden-yard, Georges is the most…
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Liège
Take surreal decor with a ghoulish dark humour, add arcade games, thrash metal music and staff with more piercings and ink than plain skin et voilà – c…
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Liège
Want deep discussions (in French) about the state of the world? Then venture into this intimate little cafe with two convivial little balconies, located…
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Liège
A tasting room for Liège's exciting new brewery whose products are already causing a stir, notably the refreshing Curtius wheat beer and the excellent IPA…
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The Ardennes
Cool decor, great coffee (from €2) and insider suggestions for cycling fanatics; located just above Coo train station.
