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Bar Louis

Grote Markt 2, Leuven 3000, Belgium
016/58.58.52
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Ranked #64 of 156 restaurants in Leuven
3.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Cuisines: Belgian
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Leuven, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great for having a drink in a nice environment! Trendier than the most cafes in Leuven. More

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Leuven, Belgium
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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I really like this place; it is one of my favourite hubs in Leuven. Why? Because the service is always impeccable, the atmosphere is always very upbeat and yet relaxed and the beer menu and tea menu are extensive and feature tasty choices. I love their fresh ginger flavoured green tea and the Omer hoppy beer. It's more of a... More

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Brussels
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

This is something completely different, but from the same owner who managed to start up probably one of the niciest restaurants in Leuven: Le Fil (rip). More

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London/Worcs
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128 reviews 128 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Stopped by late morning on a Sunday. Very busy with people finishing brunch or, like us, just having a drink. The hot milk with the melt your own cube of chocolate was delicious. Decent champagne by the glass. Did not eat here as was too early for lunch. Good place for a drink as buzzy, swift service and the Internal... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

I guess the decoration of the bar and restaurant is amongst the most beautiful in town, but that's it. The food we had was totally overpriced, some things overcooked, some of it not cooked at all. The service was (even though it was not crowded) so slow, so annoying and rude that our company decided not to go there.. never... More

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Leuven, Belgium
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Image, image, image... That's the only reason why you should ever consider to go there. Be seen in Bar Louis, wow. NOT. Service is just arrogant, food is a DISASTER, everything is overpriced and the clientele is more pretentious than Paris Hilton. To avoid! Positive note: Pol Roger champagne. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

the food is ok, but the service is below all expectation, waiting for more than 20min for the first drinks, and to top that be prepared to wait over 30 minutes for a simple, overpriced salad... More

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Dane in Leuven, Belgium
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

Bar Louis has a really cool interior. Food and service are generally good and prices very reasonable, the wok and Hamburger is recommendable. They have a nice "heated" out door setting making it possible to enjoy a hot choco even on cold autumn evenings. Location is at Grote Markt a really idyllic scenary. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2009

Real trendy and hip new bar, with great drinks. Try the Louis' homemade icetea! It's great. More

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Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Even though they dont have much to offer (especially food), the waiters always seem overworked and service is quite arrogant. Popular among law students for its posh setting, but given the unprofessional organisation its a complete joke. More

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