Well, this (very) old - authentic Brussels-café is a must to all wanting to discover the "real ambiance" of a typical beer-tasting place.
Although it is quite famous and quoted in various travel-guides, you will find yourself immersed in a "local atmosphere" made of "Brusseleir" speaking "habitués"
Don't hesitate to ask questions, nearly all people are quite willing to engage an "impromptu" discussion about Brussels, the local stories or - of course - the merits of the various beers !
Enjoy some local food with your beer, not only is it delicious but it will avoid you to be "knocked" down after your third beer ...
My preferences : Orval, Chimay or Rochefort abbey-beers, or Duvel, Hopus or Gueuze ! ... just classics but they taste better in this environment :-)
By the way : non-Dutch speaking people will be able to pronounce the pub's Flemish name : 't Goudblommeke in Papier ... and find out there are no language barriers in Brussels !!!
ps. art-lovers : you'll find out this was the favourite place of a surprising story about René Magrittes and the Belgian surrealists !!
maybe I'll encounter you there ;-)
Daniel D, Brussels, Belgium
You are going to BXL, to enjoy all the famous sites, museums and delicious restaurants...and now, you wish for something different. Something that you make you FEEL the old Brussels. Look no more. Go to that magical little bistro, sit at a bench -like table, order a beer and...ENJOY. All is real here. The "brusselar", simple menu, the humour and kindness of the people who serve you (and take you to an historical journey, if you are interested) the unaffected style. A gem, to protect!
Having been to Brussels many times in the past, I wanted to find a new place to eat, a place with not only great food but with a history, a story. After doing some quick online research, I discovered La Fleur en Papier Doré and was immediately convinced when I only read two names associated with the place: Magritte and Hergé. Known as the pub where Magritte had his very first exhibit, La Fleur en Papier Doré was also the favorite hang-out of Tintin´s father Hergé, and numerous surrealist-painters and authors. The old café is bursting with charm and authenticity. The staff is super friendly and the stomp, a must-eat, typical Brussels-dish, is to die for!
As witnessed by an old photo that occupies a whole wall of the café, this café was frequented by painter René Magritte and friends. Nowadays friendly staff serves pub food and beer (two or three on the tap). My stoemp was good but not great, tap beer could have been colder.
Ah, Het Goudblommeke in Papier, a true Brussels cafe! Don't tell anyone... Friendly and awesome staff (speaking Brussels..) with very good knowledge on local food, bars and beers. Love this authentic (historic) bar with great beers and food. Less than 5 minutes away from Manneke Pis.
