Chez Léon
Brussels 1893 Moules-Frites Institution & Belgian Abbey Beer Hall
Spanning nine historic townhouses on Rue des Bouchers since 1893, Chez Léon steams Zeeland mussels in white wine and celery alongside double-fried Belgian bintje frites.
Local Guide & Key Info
What to Order
Moules Marinières or Moules au Vin Blanc in a black enamel pot, double-cooked frites, and a draft Léon Belgian Blonde.
Best Time
Weekdays 2:30 p.m. or after 9:15 p.m.
Pro Tip
Skip the aggressive street touts on neighboring alleys — Chez Léon posts transparent fixed prices and welcomes late-evening diners after 9:30 p.m.
While You Are Here
Walk through the glass-roofed Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and west to Place Sainte-Catherine.
How to Get There
Gare Centrale or De Brouckère Metro (Lines 1 & 5).
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