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9Hotel Central
Stylish contemporary hotel steps from the Grand Place, featuring sleek rooms and an atmospheric lounge bar. A central base for visiting fans exploring Brussels' famous beer culture and catching Belgian Pro League matches.
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Brussels Convention Center
Brussels, Belgium
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Where to Stay
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Hotel Amigo
Rocco Forte luxury hotel steps from the Grand Place, occupying a site that has been a landmark since the 16th century. With its Tintin-themed suite and Belgian art collection, it is a characterful base for fans visiting the King Baudouin Stadium.
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Hôtel Le Dixseptième
Intimate boutique hotel in a restored 17th-century residence of the Spanish ambassador, steps from the Grand Place. Its period architecture and quiet courtyard offer a refined base for fans visiting Brussels for European football matches and international sporting events.
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Hôtel Manos Premier
An elegant boutique hotel in Brussels's upscale Ixelles neighborhood, Manos Premier offers antique-furnished rooms and personalized service that visiting sports fans and touring music professionals prefer over the city's larger business hotels. The hotel's rooftop terrace provides a peaceful retreat after a Red Devils match at Stade Roi Baudouin, and the surrounding Ixelles café culture means excellent pre-game options are within walking distance. A short metro ride connects guests to the Grand Place and the main fan zones.
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The Hotel Brussels
Modern luxury hotel on Boulevard de Waterloo with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic Brussels skyline views. Centrally located for fans attending football at Roi Baudouin Stadium or concerts at Forest National, with the Grand Place just minutes away.
Bars & Pubs
Bar a Gones
A cozy neighborhood bar in Saint-Gilles pouring rare Belgian lambics and Trappist ales in a warm, unpretentious setting. Music festival fans and visiting supporters discover an authentic local beer culture far from the tourist traps.
Cantillon Brewery
Working lambic brewery and museum dating to 1900, producing spontaneously fermented beers using traditional methods. Football fans visiting for RSCA Anderlecht matches or Rugby World Cup events discover Belgium's brewing soul in this living museum of gueuze and kriek.
Celtica Irish Pub
A lively Irish pub a short walk from the Grand Place that has become one of Brussels's go-to destinations for international football fans visiting Belgium for Red Devils matches. Multiple screens, a strong selection of Belgian and Irish beers, and a crowd mixing expats, tourists, and local sports fans create an immediately welcoming atmosphere. Celtica reliably stays open through post-match celebrations and is a favourite with visiting supporter groups from across Europe.
Delirium Café
World-famous beer bar near the Grand Place with over 2,000 beers on its menu, holding a Guinness World Record. On Belgian national team match days, its labyrinthine underground rooms pulse with singing fans from every corner of Europe.
La Fleur en Papier Doré
Legendary Brussels café once frequented by René Magritte and the Belgian surrealists, its walls covered in artwork and memorabilia. Football fans grab a Trappist ale here before or after Belgian national team matches at the nearby King Baudouin Stadium.
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
Revered beer bar on Place Fontainas with 46 rotating taps showcasing Belgium's finest lambics, geuzes, and craft ales. For visiting sports fans, it's the definitive Brussels beer education, far removed from the tourist traps of the Grand Place.
Restaurants
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Aux Armes de Bruxelles
A grand Belgian brasserie near the Grand Place serving iconic moules-frites since 1921. Football fans visiting for Red Devils matches and Tomorrowland goers passing through Brussels make this their essential Belgian comfort food stop.
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Maison Antoine
Brussels' most famous friterie on Place Jourdan, serving perfectly double-fried Belgian frites with an array of sauces since 1948. Football fans from across Europe queue here after matches and events, debating whether Andalouse or Samurai is the superior sauce.
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Chez Léon
Brussels' most iconic moules-frites restaurant, serving traditional Belgian mussels since 1893 on Rue des Bouchers. A must-visit for fans in town for matches at the King Baudouin Stadium, offering the quintessential Belgian football-day dining experience.
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Fin de Siècle
Beloved no-frills Belgian brasserie near Place Sainte-Catherine, known for enormous portions of stoofvlees and vol-au-vent at honest prices. Always packed on Belgian Red Devils match nights, with fans sharing communal tables and celebrating goals.
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Au Vieux Saint Martin
Situated on the historic Grand Sablon square, Au Vieux Saint Martin is the quintessential Belgian brasserie where visiting fans fuel up on moules-frites and carbonnade before Red Devils matches at Stade Roi Baudouin. The classic wooden interior, white-aproned waiters, and enormous portions of Belgian staples attract players and supporters alike. It's been a pre-match institution for generations of Belgian football fans.
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Nuetnigenansen
Authentic Brussels brasserie near Place Sainte-Catherine serving generous portions of Belgian classics like stoofvlees, vol-au-vent, and waterzooi in a convivial, no-frills setting. A favourite refuelling stop for fans craving real Belgian comfort food after a day of sightseeing and sport.
Things to Do
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Lotto Park (RSC Anderlecht)
Home of Belgium's most successful club, RSC Anderlecht, Lotto Park in the Anderlecht commune has a genuine working-class Brussels character. The museum inside details 30+ league titles and European adventures. Pre-match, the surrounding streets fill with purple-clad fans and the frites stalls do roaring business.
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RSC Anderlecht Museum & Stadium Tour
The Lotto Park museum celebrates RSC Anderlecht's status as Belgium's most decorated football club with an impressive collection of trophies and European memorabilia. Stadium tours include the tunnel, the dressing room, and the press box overlooking the iconic purple turf. Anderlecht fans treat this museum with the reverence of a cathedral.
Things to Do
Brussels 20K Run Fan Experience
The Brussels 20K is one of Europe's great urban road races, attracting 40,000 runners and massive fan crowds through the capital's iconic streets. The Atomium and Laeken Palace provide extraordinary backdrops along the course. Sports fans who fancy competing can enter, while spectators line the boulevards with Belgian flags and noise.
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Atomium
The Atomium, adjacent to the Roi Baudouin Stadium, gives football fans a surreal pre-match landmark to explore and photograph. The 102-meter spherical structure built for Expo 58 is one of Europe's most distinctive buildings. Fans make the short walk from the stadium to the Atomium after matches and the Mini-Europe park beside it is worth the detour.
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Musée du Cyclisme Belge
Belgium's cycling heritage is celebrated in this dedicated museum housing the bikes, jerseys, and trophies of legends like Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck. The collection traces Belgian dominance in the Tour de France and the Classics from the early 20th century to the present day. Cycling fans will be entranced for hours by the depth of this collection.
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Grand Place Fan Zone
Brussels sets up official fan zones in and around the UNESCO-listed Grand Place during major international tournaments, creating one of Europe's most spectacular outdoor sporting atmospheres. The gilded guild houses as a backdrop to giant match screens is uniquely Brussels. Red Devils flag-waving in front of the Town Hall is an unforgettable visual.
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