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La Lunette
★ 3.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
La Lunette is a historic brasserie on Place de la Monnaie that's been around since 1853, but let's be honest — you're not coming here for the food or the decor. You're coming for the gimmick: a massive one-liter champagne coupe glass that holds an entire liter of beer. It's a fun novelty, especially if you're showing visitors around or just stepped out of the Opera next door. Skip the food menu and treat this as a beer stop, not a dining destination.
Why it's worth it
A historic brasserie where the star is a one-liter champagne coupe filled with beer — a post-WWII novelty that's still the best reason to stop by.
Highlights
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Before you go
Order one Lunette Spéciale to share between two people — a full liter of beer is a lot, and you can pick any beer from their menu for the giant glass.
Known For
- •Giant one-liter Lunette beer glass
- •Lunette Spécial (any beer in the giant glass)
- •Zjievereir prank glass with hidden holes
- •Location next to La Monnaie Opera
Best For
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1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
Come for the giant beer glass, skip the food
La Lunette is one of those Brussels spots that survives on novelty rather than quality. Sitting right on Place de la Monnaie, it's undeniably convenient — step out of La Monnaie opera house or finish your shopping on Rue Neuve and you're there. But don't come expecting an authentic Belgian brasserie experience. The decor is standard, the prices reflect the prime location, and the food is an afterthought at best.
What makes this place worth a visit is the signature "Lunette" glass: a massive champagne coupe that holds a full liter of beer. These glasses date back to post-WWII when they were used to serve Gueuze. A standard lager in the Lunette glass runs about €10.80, or you can upgrade to the "Lunette Spécial" for €14.40 and pick any beer from their extensive menu to be poured into the giant coupe. It's a great conversation starter and genuinely fun if you're with a group — just plan to share unless you're committed to drinking a liter.
There's also a prank glass called the Zjievereir with tiny holes near the logo that makes the drinker spill beer on themselves — if you're feeling mischievous, order it for a friend. Bottom line: come for the beer spectacle, not for a meal. The food isn't worth your time or money, and you'll find far better brasserie dining elsewhere in Brussels.