Sablon is a bustling area: home to the Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon and the Royal Conservatory, the neighborhood hosts a great number of interesting museums. There’s never a dull moment exploring Sablon by day or night and whilst you’re in the neighborhood, try one of these great bars and coffeehouses.
Despite being very popular, this bar is not easy to find, which is all the more reason to go looking. Hortense is a cocktail bar with a wonderful reputation — the service is known to be friendly and the drinks are heavenly. The bar has a passion for well-made drinks and creative cocktails.
With international newspapers and magazines, Workshop Cafe is a great spot to relax for a while or get some work done on your laptop. The calm atmosphere makes Workshop Cafe a great place to be creative, and the menu ranges from sweets cupcakes to warm soups and hearty sandwiches.
146 Av Louise, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, +32 489 32 82 04
‘Jat’ is the Walloon word for a mug and the Flemish dialect word for ‘cuppa,’ which immediately sums up the homey atmosphere of this coffeehouse. Sink into one of their comfortable chairs or sofas and enjoy a cup of coffee. The menu has a selection of bagels, salads and sweet desserts. 28 Rue de Namur, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 503 03 32
Located close to the Kunstberg, this friendly but busy venue is a great spot to take a break when exploring the many museums in the area. Besides getting a hot drink, you can also grab a homemade lunch such as a hearty soup or a quiche with coconut.
17 Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 512 43 10