Bar(t)-à-vin

Authentic, polished and vintage – such is the vibe of this delightful bistro, quirkily established in a former butchery, as the colourful wall tiles and meat hooks bear witness. The concise menu is a guarantee of quality. Pedigree Gallic standards like steak tartare or less common dishes like a stew of girolle mushrooms, sea lavender and poached egg are crafted with text-book precision, blessedly free of fripperies and packed in punchy flavour. Ask Bart, a walking wine encyclopaedia, for his insightful tips to help you choose just the right tipple to pair with your meal. At the weekends, Bart Gils and Sally Lauwers run the joint, in line with its founding DNA.