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Sun
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mon
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tue
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wed
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thu
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fri
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sat
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $22.00
CUISINES
Belgian, European
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $22.00
CUISINES
Belgian, European
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
57 reviews
Excellent
26
Very good
15
Average
2
Poor
6
Terrible
8
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martinhH5865RD
Powys265 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
What a little gem this restaurant/bar is. The food was generously portioned, well flavoured and excellent ingredients, very good variety of basic local dishes. The owner / manager who served us personally, really looked after us and the quality of the food and drink was very good.
Written July 22, 2024
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Inbassoadestra
7 contributions
May 2024 • solo
Even though it is in the market square, the good sign is that it seems to be frequented more by locals than by ragged tourists in tank tops and slippers. Very good flamande carbonade (tender and tasty meat) and generally excellent value for money. Of course there are some small flaws such as the definitely frozen fried potatoes or the crepe jam served in plastic breakfast jams in a hotel with corporate customers: you can forgive them for the retro atmosphere and friendly service,
Written May 5, 2024
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Neil K
Liverpool828711 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
My twin brother Stephen and I were exploring around the eclectic Quartier Marolles,we ended up on Place Du Jeu De Balle were we visited several pubs and bars including Au Vieux Marche ,a great brasserie that's always a joy to visit.
This brasserie looks superb,an island style serving bar dominates the main room,fantastic decor and furnishings and lots of seating options spread throughout this brasserie both inside and outside looking out onto the busy and bustling Place Du Jeu De Balle.
We were here on a Tuesday afternoon ,as we had been drinking beer all day we decided to have a wine each ,this turned into two wines each as the wine both red and white was absolutely delicious ,it was just so good being in such a great brasserie enjoying quality wines.
We really enjoyed our wines in here before we moved on and as on every previous visit to here we had a great time.
Au Vieux Marche is easy to locate on Place Du Rue De Balle ,home to the famous flea market and teeming with pubs,bars and restaurants.
Opening hours are;
Monday ,closed.
Tuesday to Sunday,6am till 11pm.
Well worth checking out if you're in the area.
Written June 9, 2022
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Stephen Kelly
Liverpool79289 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
Au Vieux Marché on Pl.Du Jeu De Balle is a superb and upmarket brasserie that offers a superb food and drinks range and is one of several café/bars and pubs we visited in the Marolles area of Brussels.
This superb brasserie has a upmarket look and feel with many interesting fixtures and features throughout the whole interior and excellent seating option's and an excellent outside seating area.
We had visited many cafés and bars in this area and this was the most elaborate.With nice decor and furnishings and a fantastic range of drinks.When we visited we had an excellent white and red wine that were well served and priced.
This is a superb brasserie and easy to find from Vossenplein bus stop it's a short walk.
(This is my first review of Au Vieux Marché).
Opening Hours.
Monday-Closed.
Tuesday-Sunday-06.00-23.00.
Public Transport.
Bus Stop.
Vossenplein bus stop.
Written April 30, 2022
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Jake S
London30 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I've been to this restaurant a few times now and it's always been excellent. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is absolutely brilliant - you will almost certainly be pleasantly surprised. It's extremely good value as well.
The menu is huge and ranges from smaller snacks to full big meals, there are also good vegetarian options (hard to find in Brussels), and they have all the Belgian classics plus a few extra interesting things.
They also don't mind if you just have a coffee or beer which is handy for the market. The service has always been very pleasant whenever I've gone.
It's probably my favourite restaurant within 5-10 minutes walk of Gare Midi (the ones opposite the station are quite bad) and it's also really convenient for the cool flea market.
It's mostly locals eating in here but they also do their best to speak English too which is nice.
Written December 8, 2019
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2015AndrewG2015
London83 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
We only came for drinks after visiting nearby flea market. We found the place comfortably relaxing and staff were friendly. Recommended.
Written March 30, 2019
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Laura Z
Cologne167 contributions
Dec 2018 • couples
We were happy to find this place at New Years Eve afternoon because everything was closed. The food is good and not that expensive for what you get. The staff was a little bit overwhelmed so it took some time til we got our drinks and food. Cosy place.
Written January 2, 2019
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Sylvia T
12 contributions
Dec 2018 • none
Very friendly staff. Nice dinner., all in French but staff translated it for me and recommended a nice dish for me.
Written December 26, 2018
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Daniel Ö
Sundbyberg17 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
We ordered 3 panini chaud were one where supposed to be vegetarian and one pasta. After 40 minutes we get our 3 paninis and the pasta is left at the bar. Asked for the pasta and they had no clue where it were. Angry staff and just a hectic enviorment. The food was tasteless.
It's a no go.
Written August 5, 2018
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Valerie B
Santo Domingo4 contributions
Jul 2018 • friends
This was the best breakfast I had in Brussels! It came with so many things (coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, yogurt with bananas and granola, big basket of bread with different spreads and bacon and eggs) and at a great price! Our waitress was extremely sweet and attentive. They also had live music playing while we were there (Sunday brunch) which was great. Also, the chef came out to greet us and to make sure we enjoyed the food which was such a sweet thing to do! Additionally, it is right next to the Marolles Flea Market so you can walk around and browse all the stuff after brunch. HIGHLY recommend!
Written August 1, 2018
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Mick H
London94 contributions
Mar 2018 • business
Spent three days in Brussels with work staying a few minutes walk from this bistro. Had every breakfast and evening meal there.
The staff were always friendly and the food was tasty and well priced.
Lots of local customers and with the big windows it was just pleasant to watch the world go by with some local beer and decent wifi.
I wish more premises would have the same standards of service, food and atmosphere as this place. Well done to all the staff and the owners.
Written March 23, 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool828711 contributions
Feb 2018 • friends
My twin brother Stephen and I were bar and pub hopping in the vibrant Quartier Marolles district and in particular in the great square Place Du Jeu De Balle which is the square were the Marche Aux Puces Des Marolles which is the famous flea market is held when we decided to drop into here for a quick beer.
This cafe has a great look,nice decor and furnishings including cool lighting and a really nice layout to the bar area,we were here on a Friday afternoon and this place was really starting to get busy with a great atmosphere,we got a Maes beer each,these were served in tip top condition being iced cold and sparkling and we just chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular cafe.
I really enjoy Maes beer,it's such a light and hoppy beer and very refreshing indeed.
On this visit I cannot comment on the meals as we were only here for some beers but I must say that the meals leaving the kitchen looked and smelt delicious and on our next visit to here we are most certainly going to try out their meal menu.
We really enjoyed our beers in this friendly locals cafe before we moved on and for a first time visit we were very impressed with the great cafe bar.
Au Vieux Marche is really easy to locate on Place Du Jeu De Balle in an area teeming with pubs, bars and restaurants.
A great cafe and well worth checking out.
Written March 15, 2018
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Christophe Wybo
Harelbeke361 contributions
Feb 2018 • friends
We had great Fun when visiting this place. Try the real belgian food! We had the pleasure of getting great live jazz music when visiting.
Written February 4, 2018
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Alba23 contributions
Dec 2017 • couples
great place to eat. Simple plates but very good and genuine. Very nice and kind people running the place. worthwhile!
Written December 28, 2017
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Henri L
Bruges10 contributions
Nov 2023 • solo
I come from Ostend
I always go to the Old Market
Almost a year ago I had a coffee there (great) and it was around 1 p.m. I ordered a spaghetti bolognese; since then and as I liked their spaghetti I ALWAYS order the same thing...coffee and spaghetti…NEVER CHANGE TO WINNING TEAM…
New visit this afternoon and their spaghetti is always better…
Very good, quickly served and great price...what more could you ask for...?👍❤️👍
And TV and good background music
Written November 25, 2023
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