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A la Mort Subite

by Vincent February 24, 2008

written by Vincent

Opened in 1928, A la Mort Subite is one of the longest continuously opened cafÃ©s of Brussels. Currently the 4th Generation of the Vossen family runs the place and they have made it sure that it retains all of its authenticity. Famous artists through the years like Jacques Brel, Maurice BÃ©jart or Annie Cordy used to come have a beer in this establishment. You can find it Located at 7 rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-PotagÃ¨res.

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In front of the cafÃ© A la Mort Subite

The interior from the back

View of the back portion of the cafÃ©

Sitting in the middle

From the entrance

February 24, 2008 0 comment

bars and cafÃ©s

Taverne Manneken Pis

by Vincent February 19, 2008

written by Vincent

The Manneken Pis tavern will be hard for anyone to miss since its located at one of the most recognizable places of the city. Once facing of the iconic Manneken Pis statue turn 180 degrees and you will be standing right in front of it.

Outside view

Entering the tavern enjoying the feel of its warm ambiance

Bar section

The place is nicely decorated with old lamps hanging from the ceiling and the furnace warms the place up even on a cold winter evening.

February 19, 2008 1 comment

bars and cafÃ©s

Delirium Tremens CafÃ©

by Vincent February 12, 2008

written by Vincent

The Delirium Tremens CafÃ© has a selection of 2000 different beers which makes the menu handed out by the waiter seem even thicker than your yellow pages phone book directory. Not surprisingly then that under these circumstances on the 9 January 2004 it has won the very prestigious Guinness book of world records for being the establishment with the most commercially available beers with a total count of 2004. If you are there on a Thursday don’t miss the live band playing downstairs from 10PM until 2AM which make the best free jam session of all Brussels. The Delirium Tremens bar is located at 4 Impasse De La FidÃ©litÃ© just off the famous rue des Bouchers.

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Photo entering the Delirium Tremens cafÃ©

View of the back from the middle of the cafÃ©

View of the back from the middle of the Delirium cafÃ©

Seats in the middle made of old brewery Kettle

Kettles from the other side

In the back just next to the stairs that lead downstairs

The other side near the main entrance

Approaching the bar

Quite a few taps to be seen

Takes no expert to guess that upstairs definitely specializes in draft beer! The bar has about 30 kinds of different draft beer each flowing from its own tap.

Delirium bar upstairs definitely specializes in draft beer

As one cannot go without noticing the large number of kegs connected in the back. Here’s a closer shot of their disposal.

e large number of kegs connected to bar taps Delirium cafe

Arriving downstairs Delirium Cafe

Peeking a look from around the corner

You can notice beer memorabilia thats hanging from just about everywhere one can look.

beer memorabilia thats hanging from just about everywhere on celing Delirium Cafe

Around one side of the downstairs bar section

The other

Downstairs busy during concerta at DElirium

Every Thursday at 10PM there is a Jam session with various musicians playing through the night.

Thursday at 10PM there is a Jam session at Delirium Cafe

February 12, 2008 0 comment

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Falstaff

by Vincent February 5, 2008

written by Vincent

Le Falstaff is a famous cafÃ© of Brussels with a classic Art Nouveau decor and a impressive selection of Belgian cuisine. Located at 17 rue Henri Maus it can be found just left of the stock exchange and is well worth a visit.

The entrance seen from the other side of the street

Falstaff entrance seen from the other side of the street

Falstaff main entrance

Stained glass windows in the back

From a bit closer

A view from the opposite side

Art nouveau window

The view from my seat

Smokers section

Main seated portion

at lunch hour

Bar in the back

Waiters working around the bar

February 5, 2008 1 comment

Cirio Cafe

by Vincent January 23, 2008

written by Vincent

The Cirio CafÃ© is quite an institution in Brussels. Opened in 1886 it kept all the glory of its original Art Nouveau decor and as you enter the feeling of a place frozen in time is what first comes to mind. I doubt little has really changed since its opening. Sure worth a visit if you are looking for a place to have a drink in one of the few authentic style pubs remaining. Located on the right side of the stock exchange right in the heart of the city.

On the outside

First view from the entrance

I found my way to an empty seat in the middle section

After a short wait my Maes beer finally arrived

January 23, 2008 1 comment

nightlife

Extended Celtica session

by Vincent January 18, 2008

written by Vincent

The last few survivors left sitting at the bar downstairs after a long Thursday night at the Celtica Irish pub: A dozing off African man, a Swede and a Norwegian.

Early morning closing time in Celtica Irish pub in the 2007

Looking around in the back a few more in a not so great shape

Sleeping on a table in Celtica pub drunk Brussels — Sleeping on a table in Celtica pub drunk in Brussels

Customer sleeping on a table in Celtica pub drunk Brussels drunk

laying on a bench sleeping at Celtica pub Brussels in end of 2000's — Drunk finding a better position to sleep on the bench at Celtica Pub Brussels

January 18, 2008 0 comment