La Vieille Ardenne

The Ardennes


Beer flagons dangle from the beams of this compact, traditional Ardennes-style café-eatery, and summer tables overflow onto neighbouring pavements. The menu includes a fair-priced fish of the-day (€14), old-world meatballs (€12) and, in October and November, seasonal gibier (game) dishes.

There's a decent choice of beers, including the deliciously refreshing IPA-style Septimus VII.


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