{"id":7896,"date":"2021-06-30T09:59:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T07:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/2021\/06\/30\/fijne-bars-en-cafeetjes-om-te-relaxen-onder-vrienden\/"},"modified":"2021-07-22T15:02:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T13:02:07","slug":"fijne-bars-en-cafeetjes-om-te-relaxen-onder-vrienden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/fijne-bars-en-cafeetjes-om-te-relaxen-onder-vrienden\/","title":{"rendered":"Unwind with friends in one of these inviting bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>As the summer and the holidays approach, after having been deprived of the experience for too long, we find ourselves longing even more to sit out on a terrace at a caf\u00e9 or restaurant and sip a fruity cocktail, a craft beer or a glass of fine wine. Luckily, the Charleroi Metropolitan Area is packed with characterful watering holes where you can easily while away an evening among friends!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Taste unusual beers at l\u2019Imp\u00e9rial<\/h2>\n<p>Smack bang in the historical centre of Thuin, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/limperial-thuin.be\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">l\u2019Imperial<\/a> is the ideal place to quaff a freshly poured beer out on the terrace. Located on the Place du Chapitre, at the foot of the Belfry, this warm and friendly establishment is the only place where you can find La R\u00e9silience on tap. This beer, brewed mainly during lockdown, is the result of a collaboration between the Brasserie du Fou du Roi de Thuillies and L\u2019Imperial.<\/p>\n<p>This bar is also a hub for encounters between new people and new ideas: from tasting evenings, zythology courses and concerts, it has something for everyone!<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/a-day-at-abbaye-de-chimay-a-company-unlike-no-other\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_chimay.00_00_23_06.still003-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"A day at Abbaye de Chimay, a company unlike no other\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">A day at Abbaye de Chimay, a company unlike no other<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Blahblah Wine: for the finer things in life<\/h2>\n<p>Located on Charleroi\u2019s bustling Rue de Marcinelle, the wine bar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meneghellosylvianayannickjassin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blahblah Wine<\/a> is an intimate and warm setting where grape varieties and flavours intermingle: whether you are drinking by the glass or the bottle, you can enjoy some very special wines, sourced from a wide range of locations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its impressive wine list, Blahblah Wine also offers a series of tapas and platters all concocted using the region\u2019s finest produce.<\/p>\n<p>The icing on the cake: this establishment also doubles as an upmarket delicatessen.\u00a0Simply stop by the counter on your way out and pick up a bottle of something tasty, a cheese or top quality ham: your guests are bound to be delighted.<\/p>\n<h2>Vanilla Sky: a relaxed rooftop lounge<\/h2>\n<p>Perched on the most beautiful rooftop in Fleurus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanillaskyrooftop.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanilla Sky<\/a>, is a dream location for whiling away those balmy summer evenings. With its relaxed, lounge-like vibe, you can graze on varied and plentiful tapas and wash them all down with your signature cocktail.<\/p>\n<h2>Gaming and boardgames at Spawn Bar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7841\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-jeu-bar-cafe-vin-1-e1625034814194-1600x1065.jpeg\" alt=\"jeu-dans-un-bar\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-jeu-bar-cafe-vin-1-e1625034814194-1600x1065.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-jeu-bar-cafe-vin-1-e1625034814194-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-jeu-bar-cafe-vin-1-e1625034814194-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-jeu-bar-cafe-vin-1-e1625034814194.jpeg 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaming and cocktails: a winning formula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Founded a few years ago by a group of friends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SPAWNCharleroi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spawn Bar<\/a> in Charleroi is a haven for gamers of all kinds: between Fifa tournaments and rounds of Sex on the Beach, the evenings will fly by!<\/p>\n<p>The bar also stocks a range of board- and card games. Looking for relaxed and fun things to do with friends this summer? Look no further!<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Tell Me Wine: calling all Italophiles<\/h2>\n<p>Situated in Montigny-le-Tilleul, Tell Me Wine certainly gets the seal of approval from the region\u2019s Italians. This is not by chance: this wine bar, also a wine merchant and high-end delicatessen, is full of Italian specialities. Oenology evenings and themed tastings are held regularly: curious minds won\u2019t be able to resist.<\/p>\n<h2>L&#8217;Atelier de la Manufacture Urbaine: a place like no other<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7847\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-burger-cafe-bar-e1625039178290-1600x1064.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-burger-cafe-bar-e1625039178290-1600x1064.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-burger-cafe-bar-e1625039178290-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-burger-cafe-bar-e1625039178290-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-burger-cafe-bar-e1625039178290.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A place where different cultures rub shoulders and which promotes the values of sustainable development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you ever imagined having a drink in the middle of a brewery, with the scent of malt and hops hanging in the air? That is exactly what you\u2019ll find at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lam-u.com\/c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atelier de la Manufacture Urbaine<\/a>: equal parts trendy restaurant, beer pub, deli and brewery, the Atelier invites you to take a seat in the heart of the action, in a modern and warm setting, to sample a local beer and contemplate the ancestral know-how that\u2019s gone into it. You will also be able to sample Gimmius Gin, Charleroi\u2019s very own gin!<\/p>\n<h2>Quality time with friends at the Brasserie de l\u2019Eden<\/h2>\n<p>Situated in the Eden cultural centre in Charleroi, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eden-charleroi.be\/brasserie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brasserie de l\u2019Eden<\/a> welcomes you from Monday to Friday, from 17:00 to 22:00. In addition to a range of craft beers and several house cocktails, the Brasserie offers all manner of tapas and platters, as well as a dessert menu that\u2019ll have you salivating. Whether out on the terrace or nestled away inside, you will love the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the Brasserie de l\u2019Eden if you\u2019re looking for a drink or a bite to eat with friends.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/meeting-the-local-wine-growers\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/charleroi-metropole-vin1-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Meeting the local wine growers\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Meeting the local wine growers<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Aux Mill\u00e9simes: an explosion of flavours<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7842\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-vin-verre-amis-degustation-e1625039221545-1600x1065.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-vin-verre-amis-degustation-e1625039221545-1600x1065.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-vin-verre-amis-degustation-e1625039221545-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-vin-verre-amis-degustation-e1625039221545-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-vin-verre-amis-degustation-e1625039221545.jpeg 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This wine bar gives you the chance to taste wines you don\u2019t often see, hailing from several different wine-producing regions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Open from Tuesday to Saturday, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/auxmillesimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wine bar<\/a> in Chimay offers high quality wines hailing from small-scale producers opting for production methods that are in harmony with the environment. Alsace, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, Gascogne, Languedoc, Spain and Italy\u2026 You will find some unique products from the major wine-producing regions: guaranteeing you an evening that will leave your taste buds tingling.<\/p>\n<p>For those who prefer the hop to the grape, the establishment also offers an extensive range of beers from Chimay. And for hardier folk, the menu also includes a number of spirits!<\/p>\n<h2>In de Tir&#8217;Bouchon geen gebrek aan delicatessen!<\/h2>\n<p>Along the road from Philippeville to Nalinnes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autirbouchon.com\/bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tir\u2019Bouchon<\/a> ushers you into its sophisticated yet laid-back environment where you can sit back and drink a glass of something delicious and enjoy the peace and quiet. On the menu: fruity and tart cocktails, a special rum, gin and whisky selection as well as Italian antipasti platters to die for.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment also boasts a terrace under cover and a garden for patrons to enjoy on sunny days. Easy to access too, the Tir\u2019Bouchon offers free parking.<\/p>\n<h2>Make the most of summer at Nautique Lodge<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7836\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-cocktail-bar-hotel-cafe-e1625039263958-1600x1068.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-cocktail-bar-hotel-cafe-e1625039263958-1600x1068.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-cocktail-bar-hotel-cafe-e1625039263958-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-cocktail-bar-hotel-cafe-e1625039263958-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/charleroi-metropole-cocktail-bar-hotel-cafe-e1625039263958.jpeg 1876w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Among fruity and tart cocktails, this bar-cum-restaurant is the perfect place for livening up your summer evenings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Specialising in cocktails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nauticlodge.me\/?fbclid=IwAR3536feuG3s7sO71rHKWTxNm0wvHI1UTGhMLFqnYJx0elvXnkb5LC4u8eo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Nautique Lodge<\/a> in Seneffe will take your taste buds on a journey of exploration: from raspberry and redcurrant caipirinhas, Italian citrus-infused gin, and a creation based on vodka, honey and ginger ale, you are all set to enjoy a raucous summer evening! For any hunger pangs, you can fill up on delicious burgers and tapas.<\/p>\n<p>With its ideal waterside location, this establishment also offers gastronomic overnight stays on board the Rand\u2019Eau, a small barge moored opposite the bar. For the price of 250\u20ac for two, you are sure to spend an unforgettable night with a bottle of cava, a three course meal (including a bottle of wine and soft drinks) and a continental breakfast upon waking.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/local-cheese-real-comfort-food\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-lait-vache-chevre-fromage-producteurs-locaux-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Local cheese: real comfort food\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Local cheese: real comfort food<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Rediscover regional specialities at Chez Toine<\/h2>\n<p>Within the Espace Arthur Masson in Treignes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espacemasson.be\/caf%C3%A9t%C3%A9ria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chez Toine<\/a> caf\u00e9 welcomes you in a laid-back setting and has a range of regional specialities to quench your thirst, such as the local aperitifs Petit Wallon or Molignette or even an apple liqueur. The caf\u00e9 also has a range of regional specialities to be eaten in or taken away: between the escav\u00e8che, jams and preserves, mustards and various aperitifs, you will find yourself spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n<p>The house speciality is Toine beer. You can either sample it there and then in its stoneware tankard or take some bottles home with you to present to your friends. All you have to do is decide between the blonde and the brune!\u00a0Whether you find yourself in Charleroi, Fleurus, Montigny-le-Tilleul, Chimay, Nalinnes, Seneffe, Treignes,\u00a0Thuin or anywhere else in the Metropolitan Area for that matter, there is always the perfect place for making memories with your nearest and dearest over a round of your favourite drinks. It\u2019s time to make the most of them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer and the holidays approach, after having been deprived of the experience for too long, we find ourselves longing even more to sit out on a terrace at a caf\u00e9 or restaurant and sip a fruity cocktail, a craft beer or a glass of fine wine. 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