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Bierbuik
A Flemish masculine noun meaning Beer-belly. That
says it all - or almost... The younger brother of the
Auberge du Vert Mont and the Bloempot chose to
be located in the heart of Old Lille, at 19 rue Royale.
This social hub, with its cool and festive ambience,
was the brainchild of chef Florent Ladeyn, together
with his cousin Clément Dubrulle, the chef at Vert
Mont, and Kevin Rolland, a childhood friend.
The aim is to give people the opportunity to enjoy a
delicious, healthy, locally produced meal both day and night (till midnight or beyond)
for ten euros, drink included. Le Bierbuik is a next-generation dining spot, a social hub
that’s accessible thanks to its stripped-back, approachable cuisine featuring a wood-
fire oven. Also on the menu are beers that the three co-owners created themselves.
Chefs’ beers with original, quirky and ephemeral based on local produce...
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Grand Scène
Grand Scène (‘Big Stage’) is Lille’s temple of
street-food, located right in the heart of the city.
At a site spread over 1600m2 and two floors,
the establishment offers an eclectic home-
grown menu at an affordable price, has 2 bars
and can host up to 800 people, with seating for
400. Scattered around the communal tables
are ten restaurants run by chefs from the region
and offering top-class cuisine that is a blend
of diversity and locally produced food and wine. French pizzas, mezzes to share, gour-
Guided tour of Lille on tandems met burgers, vegetarian halloumi hot-dogs, Greek souvlaki, cakes for grown-ups and kids
alike...More than a restaurant, it’s a centre for lifestyle and culture and has its own per-
formance venue that organises events all year round. There’s something to please eve-
Discover Lille on authentic tandem bicycles (known in French as vélos ryone’s pallette and visitors will enjoy a pleasurable dining experience among friends.
Ideally situated near rail stations, public transport links and car parks, the establishment is
hollandais, ‘Dutch bikes’) that are as attractive and flowery as Amsterdam open from Monday to Sunday, except on Sunday evenings.
itself. The bike tour takes around two hours and offers some wonderful time-
out in which to discover the main sites of Lille and its History, centred around More info
the topic of ‘Lille by the seaside’. A cycling guide will accompany you and
share some of their favourite spots and hidden gems of the city. The route
takes in 10 stages, and between each of them you’ll have the benefit of
getting some exercise in the open air.
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