Cafe Belga sits on the ground floor of the landmark Flagey Building, known to locals as the Paquebot as it resembles a huge cruise ship. Built in the 1930s to house Belgium's first radio station, it was abandoned for years before being transformed into a cutting-edge venue for cinema, performing arts and concerts. The vast art deco Cafe Belga is a meeting place for artists and actors, serving simple snacks, a serious selection of beers and some excellent cocktails.

Whether you’re after brunch, lunch, or just some coffee, Café Belga has all of this and more. Found at the lively Place Flagey and located within the historic Radio House, this café is laid-back during the day and packed in the evening. The evening live concerts are great, and often you’ll find people dancing inside or on the terrace.

Set in an ocean-liner-like Art Deco building, this is a favorite among Brussels’s beautiful people. It's the kind of place you'd spot a local TV star sipping a cocktail or mint tea at the zinc bar or outside gazing at the swans on the Ixelles ponds. DJs play until late; it's also a popular brunch spot for hungover locals on Sunday.

Laidback brasserie Café Belga in the glorious art deco Flagey building – designed to look like a liner – is another favourite.

One of my favorite weekend routines, especially during spring time is to walk around Ixelles Lake, go to the Saturday Flagey market, and people watch while I sip a fresh mint tea from Café Belga. I am obsessed with markets as they are the best portraits of a city. Flagey market is very popular among students and expats: it showcases a variety of fruit and veggie stands and small eats on Saturdays and Sundays.

Love it for its hip, Art Deco decor and live music or hate it for its bobo bureaucrat scene: you can't deny the appeal of the terrace of Café Belga on Place Flagey. Drenched by the sun from dawn till dusk, there's always someone to chat with in those uncomfortable grey chairs as you drink a Volga, the house brew, and munch on the a la carte lunch offerings from the kitchen window.

Belga is the perfect café to blend in with both expats and locals, as everyone in Brussels knows this place. Open all day, you can go for breakfast, brunch or lunch, coffee in the late afternoon, an aperitif before dinner or a drink late at night. Located at Place Flagey (a melting pot of all cultures and classes), this big, busy bar has good music and a jovial atmosphere.

Pull up a deckchair on perhaps the biggest, sunniest terrace in town, beside the Ixelles ponds, to indulge in some people-watching at this iconic café-bar. It’s part of the art deco Flagey cultural centre– a local landmark . Image credits: © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis; © nanna dis

Soak up the afternoon sun at Café Belga, with beautiful views of the Ixelles Ponds. Flagey, and particularly Café Belga, is a popular after-work spot to enjoy a drink with some friends, and there’s always a good atmosphere here. It’s a great spot to head to if you want to soak up local life in Brussels.

Onderin het Flageygebouw bevindt zich het afterwork-café bij uitstek: Café Belga. Op donderdagen en vrijdagen is het drummen om een rood stoeltje te bemachtigen, en terecht. Je kan hier je aperitiefje rekken tot 2 uur ’s nachts en in de buurt rond het Flageyplein is het uiterst aangenaam vertoeven.

If you want to rub shoulders with the fashionable crowd while drinking your beer then head to Cafe Belga. This beer bar is popular with trendy locals and has a cool, relaxed vibe. The huge selection of beers are reasonably priced and the staff are friendly and knowledgable.

Located on the Place de Flagey Square, overlooking the beautiful Etang d’Ixelles Pond, is Café Belga. This trendy bar is popular during the summer months due to its large terrace. It also boasts a spacious interior that can be enjoyed during less than ideal weather.

Located in backpacker favourite Ixelles, Café Belga is one of Brussels’ best-known café/bars. It features nice old-style décor and is frequented by a nice mix of age groups. You can also expectand reasonable prices, so it's great for both students and backpackers.

As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, the huge terrace of Café Belga is taken by storm. With no shady moments to worry about, it is perfect for making the most of the sun in a festive atmosphere. The crowd sometimes extends as far as the ponds of Ixelles.

Cafe Belga has a beautiful outdoor terrace setting and a great atmosphere full of vibrant city life. Popular among the local crowd, Cafe Belga offers an assortment of refreshing drinks and snacks for you to enjoy & experience as you mingle with the locals.

Cafe Belga: A Brussels institution that needs no introduction amongst the locals. Great for a laid back coffee, a croissant or a croque. During the weekends you can take a stroll around the Flagey market which takes place just a few steps further.

Ixelles is actually home to the most famous Brussels cafe – Cafe Belga. Throughout the day, it’s a good place for a quick bite at the terrace overlooking the Ixelles ponds. But, as it gets darker, Cafe Belga transforms into a full-on party!.

Located at the heart of Place Flagey (which is itself somewhat of a cultural mixing pot), the Cafe has great views, a buzzing atmosphere and great, affordable Belgian cafe food. The cafe gets busy in the summer but this is part of its charm.

If you walk past Café Belga at Flagey, you’ll notice that it’s always crowded. It’s one of the most popular bars in the area!. They serve a great selection of beers and it’s a great place to mingle with the locals especially at the bar.

In the summer, the Belga deploys dozens of deckchairs on the Sainte-Croix square, turning it into a cheerful open-air bar. Whether you go there at 11 a.m.

This is a well-known institution in the city of Brussels and if you are taking a visit to Brussels, Cafe Belga is one of the things to see in Brussels.

During the day it’s crowded with people hanging out on the sun loungers outside, in the evenings popular for enjoying some quality beers

Cafe Belga terrace is famous in Brussels and a sought after spot on sunny days. Head over there for a simple lunch and great beers.

The Ixelles pond is here for beautiful walks, and some of the best night life in the city at Belga Cafe.