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Falstaff

17-23 Rue Henri-Maus, Brussels, Belgium
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Ranked #17 of 26 nightlife in Brussels
1.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Owner description: This establishment offers the classic atmosphere of a smoke-filled, sultry Paris bar, which offers more than 24 Belgian beer varieties plus an...... more » Owner description: This establishment offers the classic atmosphere of a smoke-filled, sultry Paris bar, which offers more than 24 Belgian beer varieties plus an impressive menu of Belgian meat specialties. « less
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

The surroundings could be so amazing, but are just tawdry through lack of attention to detail. How much does it cost to replace expired light bulbs?? Food just acceptable but service lamentable. Go here for a drink to experience the atmosphere of yesteryear but you'll regret it if you stay to eat. More

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Mons, Belgium
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I went to Falstaff to enjoy the atmosphere and have a hot chocolate with my husband. It is worth doing to just sit down in the lovely surroundings. I don't know about the food...but it is true that the service for our hot chocolate was slow and less than friendly, but we didn't care too much because we enjoyed the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Having been seated promptly, we had to almost beg to have our order taken, after waiting 20 minutes for English menus. We waited a further 30 minutes for our food, which was nothing special. The staff continually ignored us throughout the evening, the place didn't seem that busy and there was no hint of an apology for the slow service.... More

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Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

This restaurant came highly recommended so my partner and I were sorely disappointed with our entire experience of the place. The service was mediocre, the food was awful (pasta overcooked !) and it was very expensive. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

This place was entitled to be one of he most charming places in brussels and... The experience has been totally negative. First point: service was bad (the waiter had a bootlicker attitude at the beginning and become rude at the end). Than food looked like is was cooked long time before, with poor quality ingredients (we asked for carbonades, a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2010

Why would the div. who did the review describe it like a 'Paris bar'? It's a 1890s style Brussels brasserie and tourist trap. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2009
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This is a bad place. Food was just o-kay. Terribly overpriced. It must only exist for unsuspecting tourists. More

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Brussels
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2008
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I've been living in Brussels for 32 years and The Falstaff is a renowned restaurant in Brussels, set among an Art Nouveau decoration. I'm sad to write that it was a complete disapointment: Service was slow, beer was flat and standing around for at least 15 mins before they served it. When my main course arrived the steamed potates were... More

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California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2007
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I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at this restaurant while on holiday. I have to say it was probably one of the WORST dining experiences I have ever had. It is my understanding that this restauarant is world renowned (it is even shown on the little Brussels fold out map that I used while in Belgium...although I am... More

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Sussex, UK
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2003
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if you like authentic then this is the place for you, the service is excellent and the bar food and drink selection is quite impressive the only reason i give this an above average rating not excellent is the toilets but apart from that this is the best place for a drink! More

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