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Kitty O'Shea's

Irish pub

🫤 First it looks like a nice pub, but the service is very, very unfriendly. I asked about a special dish in the menu and didn't get a satisfying answer. After ordering I wanted the WiFi password ang got only some very grumpy words. The food was quite OK except the French fries, they had a strange tast... People often mention good, nice, staff, Great, great, service, beers, friendly, atmosphere, beer,


Address

Bd Charlemagne 42, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website

www.kittyosheas.be

Contact

+32 2 588 42 35

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (31) nice (23) staff (21) Great (19) great (16) service (15) beers (14) friendly (14) atmosphere (14) beer (13)
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  • 2/5 Jorge R. 5 years ago on Google
    First it looks like a nice pub, but the service is very, very unfriendly. I asked about a special dish in the menu and didn't get a satisfying answer. After ordering I wanted the WiFi password ang got only some very grumpy words. The food was quite OK except the French fries, they had a strange taste. I didn't eat them up. Sorry guys, no tip and never again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John R. 1 year ago on Google
    Served an out of date Corona beer (expired 2 July 2022!) with a dried out lime. Bar man argued with us say the lime was cut 24 hours ago and said it was fresh. Minimum charge on card €10. Will not set foot in the bar again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Adam D. 9 months ago on Google
    Quite an unpleasant experience, and not at all the fault of the bar staff member (who was very understanding) or the chef (who did his best despite the circumstances and sincerely apologised after), but solely in the hands of an unfriendly manager. Clearly understaffed for a busy lunch service, which resulted in food being served extremely late and over a long period of time. Having the threat of the police being called for requesting a price reduction due to a significantly delayed service was an unnecessary escalation. Would recommend for the good food and beers, would not recommend for the manager who clearly is incompetent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clara 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to come watch sports or to just catch up with friends over a couple of beers and/or food. Ample vegetarian options available, burger, chili, cannelloni et cetera. Staff very friendly and prices are decent. Love this place. Watch out toilets are not very accessible for disabled people unfortunately. But a part form that every visit has been great. Thanks!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard R. 1 year ago on Google • 268 reviews
    Great local place! Lots of beers but also decent house wines. Roasted half chicken was well cooked and flavorful. Fries were exceptional. Vegetables were lettuce covered with a heap of papers. Not a favorite so I skipped it. My companion's chicken teriyaki was very good. Prices are good. Service is ok remembering that it is a popular bar. Not a place to come if you are in a hurry. Looks very crowded but there are more tables in the back room.

  • 5/5 [email protected] S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice staff, great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Gladly go back🙂 (Original) Nette Personal, super Atmosphäre und das Essen war sehr lecker. Gerne wieder hin🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good pub. We ate and drunk good seeing a Liverpool's match, what can ask for? Go to drunk a Guiness at Kitty's bar!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wessel B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is AMAZING! Drank plenty of beers and ate delicious dinners at this Pub on our weekend trip to Belgium! Watched the 2019 RWC Final there and the atmosphere was incredible! Loved the place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub directly across from the European Commission. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Serves good hot food, and the Guinness is fantastic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 henrik l. 4 years ago on Google
    Great location just up from mb the Thon EU hotel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael S. 9 months ago on Google
    A tasty burger and kind service from the waiting staff in the context of some pretty serious delays (90 minutes from walking in the door to the first person on the table getting food, and a further 30 until it had come for the last). Unfortunately ruined by the manager owner becoming very aggressive when we asked about the delay at the end. Overall I would avoid.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuno V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food, beer and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Igor P. 8 months ago on Google
    Pleasant atmosphere, but an unfriendly waitress (she says she wastes too much time and can't wait more than a minute). We waited a little less than an hour for the food, the burger was just ok. Beer is good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adriana García F. 8 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Typical Irish pub. You know what you are getting. Burger was good and came with a really generous portion of just made French fries.

  • 5/5 Gabri C. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great! On top of all they've got a big selection of beers and some really good juicy burgers!

  • 5/5 Kadi- L. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    when we arrived it was already closing time. but the waiters were still ready to serve us a few drinks. Our hotel was a good place nearby to sit and enjoy a few drinks.

  • 5/5 Elis C. 8 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I love this pub, it's the best Irish place in Brussels. I have tasted the bangers & mash, the sheppard's pie and fish & chips and everything had a great quality. It's my number one go to for Irish food! 💜

  • 5/5 Elena P. 6 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Always my favourite! Thanks for being there to the staff with the good choices of beer and food! Try the French fries whit chedar and onion, goat cheese salad, chicken wings and ribs 😋

  • 5/5 Mary joana b. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Sehr sehr netter laden, die Mitarbeiter sind ein traum und alle sind freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir waren über neujahr da und haben kostenlos sekt bekommen um 00:00 anzustoßen. Die Stimmung war der hammer auch wenn nicht viele leute da waren.

  • 5/5 Julia M. 4 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    We have welcomed the New Year in Kitty. We had a fabulous time. We have not eaten, but the staff is really good and helpful. I recommend it .

  • 5/5 Jaimy R. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Wir steigen Abends nach Dienst im Europaviertel gerne mal im Kitty O‘Shea‘s ab. Es ist immer wieder ein sehr angenehmer Besuch, denn man wird freundlich empfangen und behandelt. Das Essen ist völlig okay und die Bierauswahl landestypisch recht üppig. Es ist zwar manchmal recht laut, aber irgendwie gehört das bunte treiben in diesem Irish-Pub zum Ambiente. Doller Laden um mit Freunden einen zu heben, fernab von Schicki-Micki

  • 4/5 Joy Eva B. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Delicious food at a reasonable price. Celebrated Christmas lunch with colleagues and we are all more than happy with food and ambience. 🤗

  • 4/5 Liwia D. 9 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Honestly, it's a really nice pub. But pub only. The interior is pretty, and the staff is great. Beer is good - maybe a little pricey. However, food just wasn't it. The burgers we ordered were overcooked (we ordered rare, and we got more than well-done) and dry. Jack Daniel's sause was awesome. Fries were nice but not great in Brussels' standards. The atmosphere really compensates for the low quality of food and higher prices. Overall, I think it's a nice spot for a beer, but the prices are a little higher than usual in Brussles.

  • 5/5 Niladri C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place.. good food

  • 5/5 Noah O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, the bartender was very sympathetic and nice and the Jack Daniels burger... Probably one of the best burgers I've had. Ever.

  • 4/5 demo c. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like beer that is your place!

  • 5/5 Mitja S. 1 year ago on Google
    I find it hard to add anything to already legendary reputation that Kitty enjoys in the EU part of Brussels. Oh, I love their fish and chips.

  • 5/5 Zahra S. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! Great chill environment, delicious drinks, jolly bartenders, and just the best vibe. Will definitely go back lots!

  • 5/5 H. G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cosy pub, very friendly staff, great music and good food!

  • 5/5 Jean T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice place to watch some football, meeting friends, and of course have a good beer.

  • 4/5 Matthew C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Irish pub

  • 5/5 James K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had to stop in on this pub whilst I was in Brussels. Great location. I was excited to have a pint or two of Kilkenny, have not had this in years. Plenty of TVs if you want to watch the sport. Comfortable seating, clean and tidy.

  • 5/5 p d. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, lovely food lovely staff can't beat it

  • 5/5 Katie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub and good food, Wilson is a great barman! Really friendly staff

  • 5/5 Karen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was lovely, beer was nice, good atmosphere and friendly bar staff!

  • 5/5 Tim E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good veggie burger and good fries. Friendly staff too

  • 4/5 Athan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy restaurant with delicious hamburgers. Friendly personnel and fast service. The menu is simple and it is easy to choose what you'll eat. I would recommend a traditional fish and chips which is awesome.

  • 5/5 Magdalena M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to have a nice meeting with your colleagues after work... 😁😉👍

  • 5/5 Kirk R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great beer selections Irish and Belgium , friendly staff, and good vibe

  • 3/5 François R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice pub to drink a kilkeni. But very noisy. (Original) Pub sympa pour boire une kilkeni. Mais fort bruillant.

  • 5/5 Perro007 3 years ago on Google
    Their beers are on the expensive side of things. Expensive being relative. If it was an amazing setting with excellent service maybe they wouldn't be. But it was average on all counts. I have been back after a few months. The ribs and fish and chips are exceptional. So 5 stars :-)

  • 4/5 Jaanus A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good selection of draft beers! Extra good is Brugse Zot. The price was 6,5 but they took 7 euros...

  • 5/5 Johannes L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beer is good, friendly atmosphere, fish&chips is yummy and overall it just allows for a nice evening

  • 5/5 Joe M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for a pint and to relax after a long day at the office. Great pint of guiness. Around €6. Didn't have any food but it looked delicious and the menu was excellent.

  • 5/5 Karolina K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Irish pub in the town. They have delicious food, especially fish and chips and their pie is also amazing. It can get crowded with the EU officials and trainees, so if you are a big group, book ahead

  • 5/5 Aaron W. 10 months ago on Google
    Very friendly and nice man. Really good food and tried our first Guinness! Bill was €51 and rounded up to €60 as a tip. Amazing pub

  • 4/5 Cristina M. 10 months ago on Google
    The kitchen closes early considering it is a pub. I was not able to ask for food at 21:30. Otherwise, it has a great atmosphere and a nice assortment of beers and other drinks.

  • 5/5 Hugo O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and friendly stuff. Best pub in Brussels

  • 4/5 Ignacio G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, average beers and slow kitchen. Nice atmosphere when it is not crowded, a place to know!

  • 1/5 N. D. V. 3 years ago on Google
    Good fish and chips. TERRIBLE Service. No hello, no thank you, no warmth at all. And no responses. I don’t advise coming here; there are better places. I hope they fire the woman with the curly hair on the phone all the time.

  • 5/5 Patricia Díaz G. 3 years ago on Google
    It's the place you have to be, if you wanna good food, cocktails and drinks in Schuman... Excellent environment... You have to try it!!!

  • 5/5 Inmaculada insua d. 3 years ago on Google
    What I would say about Kitty's, as we say in Spanish "it is my bar in Brussels". Waiters are nice people and if you like football you can discuss with them about it anytime 😊. Now they have a nice terrace outside which you can enjoy during summer, you can also in Autum/Winter if you are brave enough hehehhe (belgian weather 😛)

  • 5/5 Constantin S. 6 months ago on Google
    Great burgers, amazing service, a very large selection of beers, and an awesome atmosphere make this place a place I always come back to.

  • 5/5 Megan L. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Cozy feeling pub, luckily they were open Xmas eve so we could grab some lunch while exploring. The holiday pie special was delicious and perfect for cutting the chill from outside.

  • 5/5 Valerie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar, great food (especially the fish & chips, one of the very few things I miss about the UK) and fantastic service. Of special note is the wonderful Graham, nothing is too much trouble. We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday here recently, organised by Graham, and made possibly for family to get together at socially distanced tables to celebrate. Great night, great service, great food, would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Luisa L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best pub in Brussels! Very delicious food and friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Jonathan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to stop-off when you want a beer close to this seat of power!

  • 5/5 M B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place and beer (Original) Fantastyczne miejsce i piwo

  • 4/5 Adam M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a legend. Half of all eu decisions were decided there. The beer is overpriced, however. Staff is lovely and friendly

  • 4/5 Chef Robert A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience for sports...

  • 4/5 marilyn g. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 EG 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice.

  • 5/5 Roje Van Der R. 4 years ago on Google
    Compared to the other Irish pubs this ones prices was reasonable and they actually sold good food and played music which was a plus for me.

  • 5/5 Emmanuel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiche was excellent!!!

  • 5/5 Cuto 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice. The best pub in Begium

  • 3/5 Hannu T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A traditional Irish pub on the corner of the European Commission, well worth a visit! (Original) Perinteinen irkkupubi EU-komission kulmalla, kannattaa käydä!

  • 1/5 Pierre-Arnaud K. 4 years ago on Google
    I went twice to watch a rugby match (6 nations), bartender is not friendly and seems to be annoyed at having patrons in his pub. He should change job. Other people (Irish and Scottish) walk out like we did to watch the game else where.

  • 1/5 marc B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very unpleasant almost rude service.

  • 5/5 Ζαχαρίας �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pub with all the meaning of the word !!! (Original) Pub με όλη τη σημασία της λέξης!!!

  • 5/5 Martin Mallorca is w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best fish and chips. If you are in Brussels and are looking for a real British pub in the European Quarter, this is the place for you. In addition to English and Irish beers, live music and of course a lot of sports are shown here on TV. You can enjoy international flair in the European metropolis of Brussels. (Original) Bestes Fish and Chips. Wer in Brüssel ist und im Europaviertel ein echt britisches Pub sucht ist hier genau richtig. Neben englischen und irischen Bieren, wird hier Livemusik und natürlich jede Menge Sport per TV gezeigt. Dabei genießt man internationales Flair in der europäischen Metropole Brüssel.

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun, loud and crowded on a busy evenings. Great atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Frederic I. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice choice of beers, nice pub food, the staff is great, we spent a nice night!

  • 3/5 Mark C. 3 years ago on Google
    Rude staff. Won't be back Since last review have spoken to owner and happy he will deal with staf👍

  • 5/5 Denise D. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to have a nice beer and a little chat with the owner who is an awesome dude. Greets from Argentina and all the best 👍🏼🍺

  • 3/5 Nyamsuren B. 2 years ago on Google
    good for drink.. if it was not for friends and colleagues it could have been so&so

  • 4/5 Phillip S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Irish pub with very nice food from a somewhat limited menu. Friendly and quick service. Very convenient for the Berlaymont and other European buildings.

  • 5/5 Alin-Alexandru O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly bar with a great Pub vibe. Lots of tasty beer!

  • 5/5 John K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food and great craic. The staff are fantastic

  • 5/5 Rosemary W. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place but no one else turned up Sad!

  • 5/5 Audrey B. 2 years ago on Google
    Irish hospitality and luscious Guinness, need I say more?

  • 4/5 Michael L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub, nice staff, delicious fish and chips. Avoid the Kilkenny and stick to more local beers. It either hasn't travelled well or isn't kept well.

  • 5/5 kumer f. 2 years ago on Google
    For me is the best pub near Schuman

  • 4/5 María Alesanco Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Do not miss the fish and chips. Very nice ambiance

  • 5/5 Fernanda Roberta M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, drink and service (Original) Comida, bebida e atendimento otimo

  • 4/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location, nice staff (Original) Tolle Location, nettes Personal

  • 5/5 Sebastian M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, good atmosphere and a good mix of local and international beers! (Original) Muy buena comida, buen ambiente y un buen mix de cervezas locales e internacionales!

  • 4/5 Christian F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typical places with a pub atmosphere (Original) Lieux typique avec une ambiance de pub

  • 5/5 Muhammad Usmar A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Iulian T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance, good prices for its location, nice decorum, however quite noisy. The staff are really great tho...

  • 4/5 Brenda K. 4 years ago on Google
    More a 3.5. I like the place. Good food. Nice decor. The service however is patchy.

  • 5/5 joris v. 4 years ago on Google
    Great dive bar, very courteous staff. Good food and excellent variety of drinks. Often live bands play and all soccer games are aired as well.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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