Le Corto

Le Corto is a student bar/ café near ULB and the Ixelles cemetery. Its slightly kitsch, but cozy interior is inspired by the world of the comics, i.e. Corto Maltese.

Drinks are original and at a reasonable price. You can enjoy for example a submarine, a shot of strong drink (possibly rum) immersed in a bigger glass of beer. Or a delicious kir, a mix of white wine and cassis syrup. 

The bar has kept its appearance since the eighties. On Saturdays, it can be booked for private events.

Take a look at their site, it's unique...

Address: 
Chaussée de Boondael 485
1050 Brussels

RECYCLART

The best party venue in town, in my humble opinion. 

It used to be a railway station (Bruxelles-Chapelle) and some visionary minds transformed it into an alternative arts centre for the promotion of non-mainstream artists and musicians. More about their mission here.  

They even have a low-priced canteen with original menus every week. And they organise concerts, photo exhibitions, workshops and lectures on architecture and graphic design. 

If you have five minutes to spare, please check out Anno Stamm, who rocked at this year's Holidays festival. 

The exact address is:
25, Rue des Ursulines
1000 Brussels