Oude Markt

Leuven, Belgium

A lively town square adorned with charming open-air bars and restaurants in ornate gabled mansions, dubbed 'the longest bar in the world.'

Places in Oude Markt

De Nachtuil Serves food until 2am, offering a mix of French and Belgian cuisine including typically Belgian meals like waterzooi, stoofvlees, and moules-frites.
De Werf A cozy pub in the town square serving simple but great food with outdoor seating, popular among students for inexpensive wraps, pastas, and large salads.
Oude Markt terrace cafes Open-air cafes lining the historic square, popular from morning through evening.
De Blauwe Kater A cultural hub offering a diverse drink selection and lively music.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the Oude Markt's open-air terraces.
Getting around: Leuven's city centre, including the Oude Markt, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Dutch (Flemish). French and English are widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Leuven's beer culture continues to be showcased through experiences like M-Café's 'An Hour of Beer Culture,' guided by a beer connoisseur every Friday evening from October to May, reflecting the city's deep-rooted brewing heritage as home to a major global beer company.

University quarter — Home to the historic Catholic University of Leuven.
Town square (Grote Markt) area — The area surrounding Leuven's ornate Gothic town hall.