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Fourteen years after a ban on indoor smoking in bars and restaurants, almost one in 10 Brussels establishments still allows it, according to an investigation by Dutch-language media outlet Bruzz.
Gas-fired patio heaters in cafes and restaurants in the Brussels region, used to warm up customers on chilly days from September to May, will be banned from 1 June 2026.
The new edition of the European Bar Guide has looked favourably on Belgium in its latest rankings and even granted Brussels’ La Fleur en Papier Doré a near-perfect score of 9.7/10, putting it at n
Cafes and restaurants in Brussels are racing against time to obtain clarity on the rules for occupying pavement space with terraces as the outdoor season approaches.
The Brussels parliament has voted to postpone a ban on cafe patio heaters in the capital, which was originally due to come into force in June, by one year.
Brussels’ Au Daringman cafe faces an uncertain future, with owner Martine Peeters unsure if the popular venue will stay open past 31 December this year.
A group of campaigners has installed 54 benches to protest against the privatisation of Place Sainte-Catherine in central Brussels.
The future of one of the capital’s iconic cafés, Au Daringman on Rue de Flandre, is uncertain after the building was put up for sale and the cafe's lease expires at the end of this year.
Brussels bars have cut back their hours since the pandemic, largely due to increased wage costs as a result of inflation and indexation and stricter noise standards.
