As the city morphs to changing fashions, this central brown café, Le Coq maintains their format.

Hiding in plain sight amidst the Bourse area with its flashy redevelopment and new businesses, it has been an ever reliable haven from the hustle and bustle of Brussels.

Inside, a simple brown café with long sweeping bench seating, rickety tables and a sturdy looking beamed ceiling. On a hot day you will have it to yourself, in winter the reverse is true.

Le Coq has offered good beers for many years, from its substantial bottle menu to a changing tap option hosting more specialist or seasonal brews. Beers of the month keep the selection refreshed. Most of these are kept at pointedly fair prices considering the liberties this business could take. In return, plan ahead because this business only accepts cash.

For a characterful and inimitably Bruxelloise experience right in the centre of town, give it a try.