Your Secret Place in Brussels is...

Rue de la Cigogne / Ooievaarstraat

The city of Brussels has a long history of affordable housing issues. Workers and artisans traditionally lived in mews, dead-end streets usually named after one of the inhabitants or the traditional occupations that took place there.

Many of these tiny streets have disappeared as the city continues to expand and modernize its infrastructure. This myriad of cul-de-sacs forms the beating heart of Brussels and is often overlooked by tourists visiting Brussels. Rue de la Cigogne/Ooievaarstraat is a quintessential hidden gem of Brussels.

Take a walk down the street and find the very picturesque 18th-century porch. If you go on a sunny summer day, you are very likely to find locals sitting outside their door enjoying the weather and friendly neighborhood chatter.

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Also, don't miss this rooftop...

The Eight Rooftop is a cocktail bar located in the heart of Brussels. In this bar, in the capital of Europe, you can enjoy a 180° panoramic view of the city of Brussels from
our magnificent terrace. A wide selection of cocktails and
snacks will be offered by our specialized bartenders.

Of course, they offer a large terrace where you can sit and enjoy your cocktail, but they also offer a great spot inside the bar. You can enjoy the rooftop and its view while inside the bar.

The Eight Rooftop is the bar not to be missed when visiting Brussels. You can access the bar from the eighth floor of the Bedford hotel.

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