Is your food homemade?

Yes. 100% of our menu is prepared on site every day with fresh, local produce (Gibecq poultry, Thoricourt cheese, Fouleng goat cheese, Silly beers).

Do you offer vegetarian or vegan dishes?

Yes: vegetarian tagliatelle, vegan burger with grilled vegetables and red pesto, main-course salads. Other options can be adapted on request.

Do you cater for allergies and special diets?

Always. Please let our staff know when ordering: we adapt or offer alternatives for gluten, lactose, nuts, shellfish and more.

Do you have a kids' menu?

Yes, the Kids' menu at €15: penne ham & cheese, meatball in tomato, hamburger, cheeseburger or nuggets with apple compote, plus a junior 2-scoop ice cream.

Is the kitchen open all day?

The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 21:30. We recommend booking, especially on weekends and for groups.

Can I just drop by for a drink?

Of course. Outside kitchen hours, the brasserie and terrace stay open for a coffee, a Silly beer or an aperitif.

Do you accommodate groups?

Yes, by reservation. We offer tailored menus for groups and events — see the Groups & events page.

Belgian cuisine

Our menu

The great Belgian classics, homemade, with fresh seasonal produce.

Seasonal suggestion

Mussels from June to DecemberFeel free to ask for today's specials

Ask for today's specials

Starters — Cold & Hot

Beef carpaccio, parmesan, rocket and olive oil18€
Brains with tartar sauce15€
Grey shrimp croquettes19€
Cheese croquettes with Double Enghien beer15€
Duo of croquettes17€
Bone marrow (2 pieces) with toast16€
Indian-style scampi19€
Garlic scampi17€

Brasserie mains

Meatballs in tomato sauce (with homemade mayo)18€
Meatballs in brown sauce with Silly Scotch beer and pear syrup (with homemade mayo)20€
Homemade chicken vol-au-vent (Gibecq poultry)22€
½ Farm chicken roasted with rosemary, Rouge de Silly sauce, apple compote22€
Beef carbonade with Double Enghien brown ale24€
Steak tartare prepared by us22€
Steak tartare to prepare yourself22€
Italian-style beef tartare, confit tomatoes, pine nuts, basil and parmesan25€
Braised ham hock with wholegrain mustard sauce (min. 500 g)28€
Veal kidney with port and tarragon sauce24€
Lamb shank with thyme and honey, seasonal vegetables, gratin dauphinois35€
Veal brains meunière, fries26€

Fish

Fish and chips, homemade tartar sauce25€
Duo of small soles meunière30€
Salmon on mashed potato, white wine and shallot sauce28€

Pasta

Vegetarian tagliatelle20€
Tagliatelle du Mercier (scampi, zucchini, pesto, cream and cherry tomatoes)25€
Chef's penne (scampi, smoked salmon, parmesan cream)24€

Kids' menu

Kids' menu15€

Choice of one dish: Penne ham & cheese / meatball in tomato / Hamburger / Cheeseburger / Nuggets with apple compote — + a junior 2-scoop ice cream

Salads as starter or main

Caesar salad, chicken strips, fresh anchovies, egg, parmesan shavings17€ – 23€
Salad with Fouleng goat cheese, roasted with honey and thyme, croutons15€ – 21€

Burgers

Vegan burger, grilled vegetables, red pesto20€
Angus beef cheeseburger with Mercier sauce22€
Chicken burger with honey-curry sauce22€
Salmon burger with tartar sauce22€

Our burgers are made with raw-milk cheese from Thoricourt, confit onions, lettuce and tomato.

Meat specialties

Beef tagliata, fries or pasta29€
Holstein beef filet mignon (220 g)25€
Irish beef ribeye (350 g)35€

Homemade sauces

Béarnaise4.50€
Choron4.50€
Roquefort4.50€
Crushed pepper (with or without cream)4.50€
Green pepper cream4.50€
Archiduc4.50€

All our dishes are served with your choice of: fries, boiled potato, baked potato, pasta or gratin dauphinois (+5€).

Sides

Mixed salad5€
Seasonal vegetables7€
Fries / croquettes / mash3.50€
Gratin dauphinois5€
Baked potato2.50€
Homemade mayonnaise / ketchup1€

Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements.

Meatballs in rabbit sauce

A Belgian classic, simmered with care and served with our homemade fries.

Carbonade flamande

Beef slowly braised in brown ale, confit onions and spice bread.

Crispy half chicken

Generous roasted poultry, golden skin, tender meat, served with fries.

Confit ham hock

Slowly cooked, with wholegrain mustard and potatoes — a hearty brasserie dish.

Seasonal specials

Each week the chef offers dishes based on arrivals and the season.

Frequently asked questions

Is your food homemade?: Yes. 100% of our menu is prepared on site every day with fresh, local produce (Gibecq poultry, Thoricourt cheese, Fouleng goat cheese, Silly beers).
Do you offer vegetarian or vegan dishes?: Yes: vegetarian tagliatelle, vegan burger with grilled vegetables and red pesto, main-course salads. Other options can be adapted on request.
Do you cater for allergies and special diets?: Always. Please let our staff know when ordering: we adapt or offer alternatives for gluten, lactose, nuts, shellfish and more.
Do you have a kids' menu?: Yes, the Kids' menu at €15: penne ham & cheese, meatball in tomato, hamburger, cheeseburger or nuggets with apple compote, plus a junior 2-scoop ice cream.
Is the kitchen open all day?: The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 21:30. We recommend booking, especially on weekends and for groups.
Can I just drop by for a drink?: Of course. Outside kitchen hours, the brasserie and terrace stay open for a coffee, a Silly beer or an aperitif.
Do you accommodate groups?: Yes, by reservation. We offer tailored menus for groups and events — see the Groups & events page.

Book a table

Fancy trying our menu?

Book your table in seconds — the brasserie is often fully booked on weekends.

Our terrace on the Grand-Place

Stunning view over the heart of Ath, afternoon sun and the full menu served outside.

See the terrace

Groups & events

Up to 80 guests, tailored menus, private room on the first floor.

Plan an event