If you're looking for a unique and unusual spot halfway between the Grand Place and the Royal Palace, take the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail (or several) in a former pharmacy : the English Pharmacy. Both the interior and the cocktails are brimming with imagination and quirky touches. For example, you can comfortably sit and sip a cocktail in the small anatomy room at the back of the pharmacy. You'll feel like you're right in the middle of a movie set. Very cool! They don't serve beer here, but rather original and delicious cocktails/mocktails such as the "Hands Off My Bed" and the "Tiki Breakfast ." Don't forget to book, it's quite popular. Be on time; your reservation is only held for 10 minutes if you're late. 66 Rue Coudenberg.

For a long time, the Balmoral has been the place to be on Place Brugmann. Once inside, you'll feel like you've stepped into a 60s American bar straight out of a movie like "Back to the Future." The place meticulously recreates the Hollywood decor: enamel signs, pink and green banquettes, Betty Boop, and 60s music… As for the food, you'll find all the classic American favorites: cheesecake, milkshakes, hamburgers, bagels, club sandwiches, pancakes, brownies, and more. They also offer brunch and breakfast options. It's definitely the place to see and be seen! Place Georges Brugmann 21, 1050 Ixelles

We stumbled upon Le Cercueil (The Coffin) quite by chance, and it was an interesting experience. The bar is as unusual as it is improbable: gothic decor, rock music, and you drink from a coffin, sometimes adorned with a skeleton… Instead of a glass, you use a human skull. The menu boasts an impressive selection of beers. The bartender has some good recommendations; if you're looking for an unusual place to have a cocktail near Brussels' main square, Le Cercueil is a great option. It's perfect for groups or even for families with older children.