Our 3 favorite cafés and restaurants in the Ixelles cemetery
Updated July 30, 2024 by Pierre
Ah, the Ixelles Cemetery is not only a place of eternal rest, it is also a vibrant Brussels student district, a true microcosm of university life! Imagine yourself wandering the bustling streets, where every corner reveals a new facet of this cosmopolitan area. In this article, we talk to you about its Story and deliver our favorite places as well as the best kept secrets of this corner full of life! 🚶♂️🏫🍻
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Where is the Ixelles cemetery located and what can you find there?
The Heart of the Neighborhood: Ideally located between Solbosch campuses et ULB plain, the Ixelles Cemetery is a essential meeting place for students. Far from being dull, the neighborhood is dynamic and constantly boiling. It's a place where you can feel the energy of young minds coming from all walks of life to study, exchange and of course, party. 🎉📚
The Ixelles Cemetery district is a vibrant and diverse place, offering a variety of places to suit all tastes. Here's what you can find there:
- Restaurants and Breweries: Establishments that offer a brasserie atmosphere with sunny terraces to enjoy a meal or a cocktail1.
- Student Cafés: The area is known for its numerous cafes where students like to meet. Some even offer happy hours.
- Rest Places: The cemetery itself, rich in funerary heritage and local history.
- Miscellaneous Shops: Shops and businesses that meet the daily needs of residents and visitors.
- Green spaces: Tree-lined paths and green spaces for walking and relaxing.
- A bowling alley : ideal in case of rain or to spend a fun evening with friends (like an EVG/EJF) or with family.
Key elements about the Ixelles Cemetery
This neighborhood never ceases to surprise and charm those who discover it. Whether you are looking for history, architecture, student life or simply a good coffee, the Ixelles Cemetery has it all 🗺️✨
???? Historical Discovery:
- Origins: Since the fifteenth century, Ixelles buried its dead around Holy Cross Church.
- Change: After a cholera epidemic in 1832, the cemetery was moved outside the village1.
- Current Location: In 1877, the cemetery found its final place, on land that was then unbuilt.
🏛️ Architecture and Heritage:
- Design: The architects Edmond Legraive et Louis Coenraets imagined a radiant plan inspired by the ancient Via Appia.
- Extension: After the First World War, the cemetery expanded and accommodated military funerary monuments.
🎓 Lively Student Life:
- Free University of Brussels: Between the Solbosch and Plaine campuses, the neighborhood is a student hub1.
- Cafes and Restaurants: The surroundings of the cemetery are full of meeting places for students1.
A Living Neighborhood:
- Classified in 2016: The cemetery is recognized for its cultural importance and varied architecture1.
- Dense Economy Fabric: Brasseries, restaurants and shops liven up the neighborhood, often open late1.
Our 3 favorite places
1. 🌿✨ Mylène: the new address of the Ixelles Cemetery which replaces the El Café
Mylène, the new urban cocoon! 🎉 It's on the ashes of the old The coffee which Mylène took root, opening its doors this Thursday April 13 to amaze our taste buds and pupils! 🍽️🥂
Where the subdued atmosphere of El Café once reigned, Mylène now displays a lush plant decor. Goodbye blue tiles, hello the shades of green that dominate and transform the space into an urban oasis 🌆🌱. The walls come alive with undulating paintings that invite relaxation and celebration, while plants take over the space, creating a haven of heat and extreme friendliness 🔥🤗.
This is the new meeting place for gourmets, where we come to share a menu inspired by sharing food, an invitation to a culinary journey from Asia to the Middle East 🌏. Super bowls, Buns crispy, tacos statements, baos soft and moist… Each dish is a promise of discovery, whether it is premium meat, fresh fish or sustainable vegetarian dishes 🥗🍤.
Mylène is not just a restaurant, it is an experience: a place where every moment is a celebration of life and sharing. Prepare to be transported to a world where every bite is a journey. So, we meet at Mylène? 🌟🍴
- Address: Avenue de la Couronne 463, 1050 Ixelles
- Schedule:
- Cuisine: Mon-Sun, noon-23 p.m.
- Bar: Mon-Sun from 11 a.m. to late.
- Dancefloor: 23 p.m.… (> 21 years old)
2. 🌟✨ Café Bastoche, the jewel of the Ixelles Cemetery! 🎉
A renowned institution for 1927, Café Bastoche is a pillar of the Brussels student district, a place full of history and memories. 🏛️🍝
On the menu : a revisited brasserie menu with the essentials Bastoche pasta, and a festive space enlarged to accommodate a vibrant bar. After more than a year of renovation, Café Bastoche has managed to retain its soul while modernizing. 🍽️🎶
The burger 👍 and the fries 🍟 are to die for, accompanied by a salad seasoned to perfection. A generous meal that will delight gourmets. 🥗
Home : even without a reservation, the accommodating staff works miracles to find you a place, even when the room is full. The atmosphere is warm, although lively and busy. 🤗
The verdict : a great café where a friendly and warm atmosphere reigns. The drinks are exquisite, the dishes a treat. The service is fast, respectful and of impeccable quality. 🌟
The menu : simple but effective, it focuses on sure values. Bastoche pasta, still on the menu, is now served in a “giant” version – a challenge for small appetites! 🍴
Quality : it is there, both in the products and in the service, which is efficient despite the crowds. 🛎️
The atmosphere : a successful renaissance, with a touch of modernity which attracts a “young bourgeois” clientele, while remaining faithful to the “student” spirit of yesteryear. 🎉
Happy Hours : don't miss the happy hours from Monday to Sunday, from 17: 00 à 18: 00 and 21: 30 à 22: 30. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere of Café Bastoche! ⏰🍹
Café Bastoche, it's more than a restaurant, it's an experience to live and share. So, ready to dive into history and savor the present moment at Bastoche? 🌟🍴
Address: Chaussée de Boondael 473, 1050 Ixelles,
3. 🌟✨ Café Le Tavernier, a must in Ixelles! 🍻
Located at 445, Chaussée de Boondael, Cafe The Tavernier is an emblematic address in the student district, known for its relaxed atmosphere and jovial clientele. 🏫🎓
The atmosphere : With its outdoor terrace where you can have a coffee, the Tavernier offers a haven of peace in the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. The interior, like a cozy chalet, is the perfect place to meet up with friends and enjoy a lively evening. 🌞🍂
The drinks : A wide choice of beers and spirits awaits you, accompanied by a few cubes of cheese for those who are hungry. 🍺🥃
Events : Le Tavernier is not only a bar, it is also a place of life where theme evenings and concerts take place which guarantee a festive atmosphere all year round. 🎤🎉
The service : Open every day from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Tavernier is ready to welcome you for unforgettable moments, whether for an evening with friends or for a private event. ⏰🎈
Café Le Tavernier, it's the spirit of Brussels in a glass, a place where each visit is a unique experience. So, see you at the Tavernier? 🌟🍴
How to get to the Ixelles Cemetery
Thanks to its key location, the Ixelles cemetery is very easily accessible via public transport in Brussels:
- The bus 71 (from the central bitch) can take you right to the center.
- The bus 95 will take you there from Luxembourg station.
- The streetcar 97 from Avenue Louise (via Montgomery).
- In train via Eeterbeek station located) a stone's throw from the Ixelles cemetery.
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
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