Discover our neighbourhood
The Cureghem neighborhood in Anderlecht is an area undergoing dynamic change, rich in potential and local initiatives. It benefits from a strategic location: well connected by public transport, easy to reach by car, and still home to wide open spaces and urban wastelands, now rare in Brussels. An ideal playground for anyone looking to create and develop new ideas. Affordable, creative, vibrant, and full of energy, Cureghem reveals itself through the places and portraits that follow.
a neighbourhood in transformation at the heart of Brussels
Ideally located just steps from Brussels-South Station (Gare du Midi), Cureghem benefits from exceptional connectivity: direct access to international rail links (Thalys, Eurostar), the Belgian rail network, and the capital's main metro and bus lines.
This dynamic and authentic neighbourhood now offers real opportunities for companies seeking human-scale spaces. You'll find a stimulating diversity, a committed local fabric, and affordable rents, all while remaining just minutes from the city centre.
Neighbourhood restaurants, welcoming cafés, gyms, and cultural venues: Cureghem has all the amenities necessary for your team's wellbeing. A neighbourhood where it's good to work, with a strong identity and a thriving community.
Set up your offices in Cureghem: connectivity, authenticity, opportunity.
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Lunch
Just steps from Brussels-South Station and its international chains, Cureghem offers a refreshing alternative for your lunch break. Here, you'll find characterful addresses: family-run establishments rooted in the neighbourhood for years, working with fresh, local produce and keeping alive recipes passed down through generations.
These hidden gems are worth discovering. You'll find sincere and flavourful cuisine, driven by passionate artisans who bring the neighbourhood's soul to life. The best of both worlds: the convenience of major chains nearby, and the authenticity of a preserved neighbourhood.
An authentic lunch break, on a human scale.
La Baguette Cavaleri
Don't be fooled by the name: La Baguette Cavaleri is much more than just a sandwich shop. Rita and Alessandro prepare everything themselves with passion: focaccia, generous sandwiches, pizzas, and fresh pasta. All served with a smile and an authenticity that makes all the difference.
A family-run spot where homemade quality reigns supreme.
Chez Rosario
At Chez Rosario, it's a family affair: mother, son, and daughter work together in the kitchen. With over 30 years in business, it's a true neighbourhood institution, and it's precisely this family authenticity that keeps customers coming back.
Everything is homemade, following grandmother's recipes, with fresh produce and genuine expertise. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, homemade lasagnas or the finest ingredients to cook at home, you'll find everything to satisfy your Italian cravings. Plus, expert advice to perfect your own recipes at home.
Over three decades of passion and Italian tradition.
Entre nous
When you enter here, you immediately notice the large table in the middle of the restaurant: Entre nous exudes a family atmosphere. Local products have been used here since the beginning. Obvious in summer, but in winter this forces creativity. From pickling to canning: all techniques are used here to put sustainability at the heart of the kitchen. You can come here for a healthy lunch, but they also organise workshops to learn how to preserve food longer yourself.
Afterwork
Something for everyone and off the beaten track: this is how to experience your afterwork in Cureghem. The places below are more than just a café where you can spend the day. Having a nice meal with your colleagues or catching a concert after a long day at work? It's all possible in Anderlecht!
Brussels Beer Project - Port Sud
BBP hardly needs an introduction, this Port Sud is the latest new addition to the 'craft brewery' which saw the light of day in 2013. This beautiful new building houses BBP's 100% green and new brewery. In summer, you can enjoy the trendy waterside terrace, while in winter the café is closed to the public but you can take guided tours and plan tastings in groups. Highly recommended in our opinion, the rooftop bar offers an unseen view of Brussels!
Sports
Anyone thinking of a canal zone may not immediately think of sports. And yet: in Cureghem there are plenty of opportunities to indulge in physical activity. There may not be any nice parks for long walks, but they have been creative about that here. You can count on an atypical combination of previously unknown sports and classics!
Urban Padel & Beach volley
Especially in summer, it can get quite busy here: the Circle Park Sports Arena on Rue Dante totally lives up to the hype that has been keeping Belgium busy for several summers now: Padel! This venue is a three-year pop-up where, besides padel, you can also play 'beach' volleyball, spikeball... the possibilities are endless. The formulas here are mainly aimed at groups, but you can also rent a court as an individual or a group of colleagues.
Address: Rue Dante 22, 1070 Anderlecht
Running & cycling
The classic of all sports! The canal zone in Anderlecht is one of the few places in Brussels where, as a jogger, you are not confronted with hills on your running route. The embankments along the Brussels-Charleroi canal are therefore a popular route for runners and cyclists, especially on weekends and in fine weather. There is little interesting sightseeing along the canal, but on the water there is plenty happening: from boats passing by to rowers training at the Anderlecht rowing club.
A great starting point: Pierre-Marchant bridge, 1070 Anderlecht
Petit île – Climbing hall
The bouldering gym Petit île was created in 2018 by a group of 6 passionate climbers. All levels are welcome here: there are classes for beginners, specifically for women or refresher classes for climbers who are already more experienced. Even without lessons, you are welcome to come climbing here. You can take a breather in the cosy bar, where they serve snacks in addition to their cool (and local!) beer menu.
Urban economy
Although the canal zone in Anderlecht is historically known more as a (former) industrial zone, in recent years it has also seen huge investments in new technologies by young entrepreneurs and start-ups. Cureghem is still one of the few places where there is space, and many large and industrial buildings are empty. In other words, the ideal place to experiment with new technologies and ideas for more sustainability in the city.
Urbike
Urbike is a rapidly growing organisation that has been providing transport in the city by bicycle since 2018. It also guides cities and municipalities in the redevelopment towards more sustainable logistics solutions and provides organisations in the city with sustainable solutions for their transport. For them, Anderlecht is a logical place for their scale-up: trucks can easily reach Urbike, allowing them to take care of the last kilometres within the city.
Urban farming
Anyone who thinks of a metropolis like Brussels does not immediately think of agriculture. And yet that is exactly what is happening at the Abbatoir site in Anderlecht, and in a very inventive way! Take for example Bigh, an initiative uniting a network of sustainable aquaponic farms. Many things come together in the Foodmet buildings: Bel Akker's urban farm with herbs, tomatoes and small fruit on the roof, Ferme Abbatoir's salmon trout fish farm, and Eclo's mushrooms in the basement of the Abbatoir site
Address: Rue Ropsy Chaudron, 1070 Anderlecht
Kiekebich
At Kiekebich, they take the time to do things right. The bread is prepared with natural sourdough, using slow fermentation that reveals the full flavour of the grain. Tom, the baker, left his career as an artist manager to train as a miller: that's where his passion for traditional bread was born.
Everything works on a pre-order basis, which avoids waste and guarantees freshness. Here, there are no compromises: the artisan method is at the heart of the project. A neighbourhood bakery, local and committed, embodying authentic Brussels spirit.
Natural sourdough bread, made with passion and zero waste.
Accomodation
Thanks to its proximity to Brussels-South Station and the city centre, Cureghem naturally hosts several hotels. With nearly 8 million business and tourist overnight stays booked in Brussels each year, the neighbourhood benefits from an ideal strategic location.
We've selected the best addresses in the immediate vicinity of The Faculty, offering services tailored to business travellers.
Hotel Pullman Brussels Midi
At the Pullman hotel, you can count on comfort, modernity and design. It is therefore the luxury four-star hotel of the Accor group, located at the exit of Brussels Midi Station. From the Pullman Hotel you can be at The Faculty in five minutes, public transport departs at the front door and parking is on the other side of the street. Furthermore, the rooms there, from Classis to Deluxe, meet the highest standards.
Address: Place Victor Horta 1, 1060 Brussels
Apart City
For those who do not feel at home in a hotel environment, Apart City offers furnished flats with a kitchenette for self-catering as well as a sitting and working area. Coffee can be made in the room, but in the morning you can sit back and rely on the breakfast buffet.
Address: Rue Rossini 38A, 1070 Anderlecht
Meininger Hotel Brussels Midi Station
Meininger hotels are well known in Europe's major cities for their modern equipment and affordable rooms. They are therefore very popular with a slightly younger crowd, but certainly also have a correct offer for business clients.
Address: Rue Bara 101, 1070 Brussels