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L'Ermitage Saint-Gilles
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
L'Ermitage Saint-Gilles is your neighborhood bar that actually cares where its beer comes from. They brew their own beers less than 2km away, which is pretty rare for a bar this size. Skip the chain beer joints and come here for their sourdough pizza and carefully selected craft beers and natural wines. It's the kind of place where you'll actually meet locals who know their stuff.
Known For
- •house-brewed beer within 2km
- •sourdough pizza
- •natural wines
- •circular economy focus
Best For
casual drinksgroup gatheringslocal meetups
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 3, 2026
Local bar with genuine commitment to quality
L'Ermitage Saint-Gilles stands out in a neighborhood full of generic bars because they actually put thought into what they serve. The fact that they brew their own beer just blocks away shows real commitment to the local scene. You'll find a crowd of regulars who know the staff by name, and the sourdough pizza is genuinely good - not the typical bar food you'd expect.
The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, perfect for unwinding after work or catching up with friends. Their beer selection rotates based on what's available from local brewers, so there's always something new to try. The natural wine list is equally thoughtful, with options that won't break the bank but still feel curated.
It's not the fanciest spot in Brussels, but that's exactly why locals love it. No pretense, just good beer, decent food, and a genuine community vibe. If you're looking for a place that feels like it belongs to the neighborhood rather than a corporate chain, this is it.