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🔈Agents traveling to FS Brussels March 1st
Here’s a list of budget-friendly hotels near BrewDog Brussels, close to Grand Place and key event locations.

✅ Arlequin (~0.3 km)
📍 7 Rue du Chêne / Eikstraat 7, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★★☆☆ (4.1) | 🔹 Novotel Brussels off Grand' Place (~0.2 km)
👉 More info
📍 120, rue du Marché Aux Herbes, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★★★☆ (3.6) |
🔹 Motel One Brussels (~1.0 km)
👉 More info
📍 Koningsstraat 120 Rue Royale, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2) |
✅ Best Western City Centre (~1.1 km)
👉 More info
📍 Square Victoria Regina 9, 1210 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.4) |
🔹 easyHotel Brussels City Centre (~0.5 km)
👉 More info
📍 Zilverstraat 1, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★★☆☆ (4.0) |
✅ Hotel La Légende (~0.3 km)
📍 Rue du Lombard 35, 1000 Brussel
⭐️ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) |
🔹 Ibis Brussels City Centre (~0.5 km)
👉 More info
📍 Rue Joseph Plateau N°2, 1000 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: ★★★☆☆ (7.8) |
✅Urban Yard Hotel (~1.1 km)
👉 More info
📍 Square de l'Aviation 6-8, 1070 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.4) |
🔹 Hotel Chambord (~1.0 km)
👉 More info
📍 Rue de Namur 82, 1000 Brussels
⭐️ Rating: ★★★☆☆ (7.8) | (This list is based on Google Local Guide)

📢 For the hungry and thirsty Ingress people ( FS Brussels 01/03) Here are some suggestions for drinks, dinner, breakfast, and beer! 🍻🍽☕️
(Yes, I tested all the fries! 😇 )

I’ve gathered some of the best spots near Grand Place, BrewDog Brussels, and Place Sainte-Catherine to help you eat, drink, before and after the event. Make sure to check the details (some places only accept cash! 💶).

🥔 Best Frikots (Friteries) – Belgian Fries in Brussels Center
🍟 Friterie du Café Georgette – More info
📍 Rue de la Fourche 37-39, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Friterie Tabora – More info
📍 Rue Taborastraat 2, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Frites Atelier – More info
📍 Sint-Katelijnestraat 32, 1000 Brussels

🍟 Chouke – More info
📍 Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains 2, 1000 Bruxelles

🍟 Patatak – More info
📍Rue de la Bourse 34, 1000 Bruxelles

🍺 Best Places in Brussels Center to Drink Belgian Beer
🍻 Moeder Lambic Fontainas – More info
📍 Place Fontainasplein 8, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Delirium Café – More info
📍 Getrouwheidsgang 4A, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Poechenellekelder – More info
📍 Rue du Chêne 5, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Bar Les Gens Que J'aime ( (Cash Only! 💶)
📍 Rue du Midi 61, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Scott’s Bar (Cash Only! 💶)
📍 Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 2, 1000 Brussels

🍻 Brussels Beer Project – More info
📍 Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Brussels

🍻 À la Bécasse (Hidden Gem! 🍻)
📍 Rue de Tabora 11, 1000 Brussels

🍽 Best Places to Eat Belgian Food
🍴 Nüetnigenough – More info
📍 Rue du Lombardstraat 25, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Fin de Siècle – More info
📍 Rue des Chartreux 9, 1000 Brussels

🍴 The Brothers Brasserie
📍 Near Grand Place, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Wolf Sharing Food Market – More info
📍 Rue du Fossé aux Loups 48C, 1000 Brussels

🍴 Falstaff
📍 Rue Henri Maus 19, 1000 Brussels

🍳 Best Places for Breakfast or a Coffee Break
☕️ De Pistolei – More info
📍 Rue Joseph Stevens 24, 1000 Brussels

☕️ Lloyd Coffee Eatery - Grand-Place
📍 Rue des Chapeliers 8, 1000 Brussels

☕️ Le Grand Café
📍 Boulevard Anspach 78, 1000 Brussels

☕️ Frank - Monnaie
📍 Prinsenstraat 14 Rue des Princes 1000 Brussels

☕️ Café de l'Opéra – More info
📍 Prinsenstraat 4 Rue des Princes 1000 Brussels
💡 Pro Tips Before You Go:
Some places require cash! Bring some euros just in case.
Most places don’t take reservations, so arrive early or expect a queue.

Pocs propose to come this First Saturday with masks and cat ears (or another animal) to celebrate the carnival that starts on March 4th!! 🥳💚💙

Here Radio XF 💚💙 First Saturday Brussels!
During these tense days leading up to the great Battle Beacon Skirmish in Brussels ( 😱) , don’t forget to relax and tune in to our collaborative playlist! 🎶 Feel free to add your favorite tracks as well! 🎧

News from the SNCB NMBS strike for tomorrow, March 1st ✔️Is your train running on Saturday 1 March?
✔️Below you will find an overview per train type and per station (where no or few trains stop) https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/news/strike-1march