Where to eat & drink in Mechelen (according to us)
My favourite places for breakfast/brunch
Some nice places in & around Mechelen
Bokes & Co (Tapas)
53 KorenmarktFoom
2 Sint-KatelijnestraatSister Bean
26 VismarktLe Pain Quotidien
35 IJzerenleenBeans
37 IJzerenleenMy favourite restaurants for lunch
Some nice places to grab a bite during the day.
Stassart11
11 Goswin de StassartstraatBe sure to make a reservation in advance!
Bar Marie
55 StationsstraatLocated at the central railway station.
My favourite restaurants
Den IJzer
32 Grote Markt"Traditional" belgian/french kitchen.
De Cirque
8 VismarktTraditional belgian/french kitchen
Brasserie Het Vlietje
16 IJzerenleenTraditional belgian/french kitchen
Grill 't Korenveld
20 KorenmarktCosma Food House
24 BefferstraatVery nice place, a lot of shared dishes.
De Fortuyne
20 BefferstraatAlso great for high-tea afternoons
Graspoort
28 BegijnenstraatFor meat lovers... at the central railway station.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M-EATERY
8 Koning AlbertpleinFor meat lovers... at the central railway station.
Lam'eau
8 Van BeethovenstraatCentpourcent
1 AntwerpsesteenwegA bit outside of Mechelen, 1 Michelin star
SAVA
13 Grote MarktTapas!
PINTXOS
12 NauwstraatMore tapas!
Ronda
10 VismarktGreat tajines, couscous, ...
Restaurant Mechelen Zorba
10 NieuwwerkGreek food
Ellis Gourmet Burger - Mechelen
10 IJzerenleenBurgers!
O'Fiach's
24 Grote MarktGreat burgers, fish & chips... they only serve food on Thursdays & the weekend.
My favourite bars
If you fancy a drink at night (or during the day)
Cosy place, great beers. Sometimes they have a concert in the basement (check the calendar at "https://www.facebook.com/MYH2800").
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zapoi
117 Onze-Lieve-VrouwestraatCosy place, great beers. Sometimes they have a concert in the basement (check the calendar at "https://www.facebook.com/MYH2800").
Unwined
22 SteenwegGreat wine bar
One of the oldest bars in town. Nice terrace in the summer.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Golden Fish
7 NauwstraatOne of the oldest bars in town. Nice terrace in the summer.
bar popular
1 VismarktGreat terrace on sunny days, perfect for people watching. Nice cocktails
Ankertje aan de Dijle
20 Vismarktlarge variety of (local) beers.
Den Stillen Genieter
21 Korenmarktlarge variety of special beers.
Hanekeef Café
8 KeizerstraatOne of the oldest bars in town
Makadam
11 Grote MarktGreat variety of special beers. Nice terrace on sunny days.
O'Fiach's
24 Grote MarktFor Guinness- and sports lovers. Also great food on weekend days.
If you have a bike, be sure to go there. Very cosy, and away from the city centre.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zennegat 13
If you have a bike, be sure to go there. Very cosy, and away from the city centre.