I’ve be happy to spot for the first time today two new Grim Reaper mimes right next to the Manneken Pis statue located at 1 Rue du Chêne. Always nice to see a new act in town especially since these artists are in short number in Brussels.
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The bridge leading to the Poelaert elevator which separates the higher and lower town of Brussels where the Maroles are. Picture is taken from 85 rue des Minimes, 1000 Brussels.
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The building seen in the back of the bridge is the Law Courts of Brussels.
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Just a stone’s throw from the Manneken piss on the corner is where you will find the Poechenellekelder café, or just nicknamed “Poech” for the regulars. This typical Brussels pub with its phenomenal interior decor is one of the most lively in the center during the day and has varied clientele where the locals don’t hesitate to share with the tourists for a chat.
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View from the exterior
Nicely served Cantillon beer & cheese
A look from the 1st room near the entrance
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You get a feel of rich decor and special atmosphere as soon you enter
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Approaching the main room near the bar section
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Probably the best spot to enjoy the densely packed interior decoration with its puppets, trumpets, crossbows, beer crates hanging from everywhere.
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Seated and awaiting a drink and a view of the bar itself
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Downstairs section where they seem to have puppet shows
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Other side
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Final decision ater a while looking at the menu was Trappist Achel to drink
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The Tintin and Captain Haddock mural located at 37 rue de l’Étuve. The Adventures of Tintin written by Hergé is most certainly the most popular series of comic books that have ever came out of Belgium. The 23 albums written between 1929 and 1983 have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and been published in 50+ languages making it one of the most read of the 20th Century. The comic books feature the adventures of the Globetrotter reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy.
The Adventures of Tintin mural above is located on the street going from the Grand place to the Manneken pis statue.
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La Rose Blanche is a bar restaurant located inside a lovely 17th Century Flemish style building right on the famous Grand Place of Brussels. Hungry for a Duck à la Chouffe, Lamb Filet à la Grimbergen, Salmon à la Faro, Rabbit à la Kriek,…
If the prospects of a good meal with served with a Belgian Accent tempts you, with a view of the worlds most beautiful plaza, just sit right down and choose from a multitude of dishes each more enticing than the other.
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View of the terrace and Grand place from inside la Rose Blanche
Entrance of La Rose Blanche
First Floor
You can feel this place has seen the Centuries go by…
View of both floors
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Trappiste Rochefort as refreshment
