La Porteuse d'Eau
An Art Nouveau bistro in the Saint-Gilles district, specializing in beer-infused dishes and Belgian classics like waterzooi and carbonnade.
Located at Avenue Jean Volders 48 in the Saint-Gilles district, this building dates back to 1902 and is a well-known Art Nouveau bistro. The menu follows Brussels traditions, with signatures including Flemish beef stew with fries, Ghent-style chicken waterzooi, and chicory gratin, alongside dishes cooked with beer. Reviews generally praise the beef stew and waterzooi, though some group guests have left negative feedback. Reservations can be made on the website or by phone. Main courses are around €22–€24, and a two-course meal averages about €35 per person (excluding drinks). Located a few metro stops from the city center, closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Official website: Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM–11:30 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM–10:30 PM; closed Monday
Nearby sights
- Horta Museum
- Manneken Pis
- Sablon & Notre-Dame du Sablon
- Grand-Place
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium & Mont des Arts
- Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula