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The Black Sheep
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About the Vibe
Tucked away near Place Flagey in Ixelles, The Black Sheep has quietly become a go-to spot for locals who want a proper Irish bar experience without the tourist trap vibe. Since 2013, they've nailed the balance between serving solid comfort food like their weekend roast and keeping the drinks flowing with everything from creamy pints to creative cocktails. It's the kind of place where you'll find expats, students, and neighbors mixing over a burger or catching a rugby match on a Friday night.
Known For
- âąSunday roast
- âąweekend brunch
- âąwhisky selection
- âągourmet burgers
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Reviews (1)
Solid neighborhood Irish bar with great roasts
The Black Sheep is that rare neighborhood bar that actually feels like a neighborhood bar. Located just off Place Flagey in Ixelles, it's become a reliable spot for locals who want decent food and drinks without the pretension. The Sunday roast is genuinely goodâproperly cooked meat with all the trimmingsâand their weekend brunch hits the mark if you're looking to start the day right.
What sets it apart is the atmosphere. It's warm and welcoming, with a mix of regulars and newcomers. The staff clearly knows their stuff when it comes to drinks, whether you're after a classic pint or something more adventurous from their whisky collection. Happy hour runs daily from 4-7pm, which is a nice touch for after-work crowds.
It's not perfectâthe space can get a bit cramped when there's a big match on, and service slows down during peak times. But for a solid, unpretentious bar experience in Ixelles, it's hard to beat. Skip the touristy spots near the Grand Place and come here instead.
Lire en français
Le Black Sheep est ce genre de bar de quartier qui a du caractĂšre, nichĂ© prĂšs de la Place Flagey Ă Ixelles. Depuis son ouverture en 2013, il est devenu un repĂšre fiable pour les locaux qui cherchent une ambiance irlandaise authentique sans le cĂŽtĂ© touristique. Le roast du dimanche est vraiment bonâviande bien cuite avec toutes les garnituresâand le brunch du week-end est parfait pour bien commencer la journĂ©e.
Ce qui le distingue, c'est l'atmosphÚre. Chaleureux et accueillant, il attire aussi bien les habitués que les nouveaux venus. Le personnel s'y connaßt bien en boissons, que ce soit pour une pinte classique ou quelque chose de plus audacieux dans leur sélection de whiskys. L'heure heureuse tous les jours de 16h à 19h est un petit plus appréciable pour les aprÚs-travaux.
Ce n'est pas parfaitâl'espace peut devenir exigu lors des grands matchs et le service ralentit aux heures de pointe. Mais pour une expĂ©rience bar solide et sans prĂ©tention Ă Ixelles, difficile de faire mieux. Ăvitez les endroits touristiques prĂšs de la Grand Place et venez ici Ă la place.