(Visited July & Oct 2012) Quite a nice brasserie and bar fairly centrally located, close to both Nüetnigenough and Chez Moeder Lambic Fontainas. The place is quite airy and interior mainly goes in art nouveau style. Good outdoor area. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back. Beer selection is quite good and varied. Food is mainly traditional Belgian pub food and quite nice. Service is friendly and efficient. Overall nothing fancy, but quite solid. Worth a visit if you’re in the area (and you probably should be at some time on a Brussels visit).

The Lombard looks like your typical mediocre brasserie/bar, but the beer selection’s a couple of notches above average. When I visited, there were about 150 bottles on offer. Nothing rare or flashy is available, but the beer’s served in good nick and in proper glassware. The prices are fine, reflective of the touristy location. The ambiance is tolerable. Get a seat on the sidewalk, order an Orval, and watch the world walk by.

A small brasserie with simple brasserie grub and a wide selection of beers. The selection is less discriminating than Moeder Lambic (which isn’t?) but you are likely to find something to like. Decor is early 20th century class with shades of tacky. Impressive urinals as well. Prices were a little high i.e. what you’d expect for the Grand Place proximity (Nüetnigenough nearby offers much better value.)