Kastar

Our visit to Kastar was slightly overdue, but only because the last time we tried to visit it, it was closed while according to the information we found, it should have been open… We’re glad we gave it a second try though, because what we found was a stunning interior, and a very attractive selection of beers!

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The defining feature of Kastar definitely is the translucent vaulted ceiling behind the bar. We like to sit at the bar in most cases anyway, but an architectural peculiarity like this makes that seating choice a no-brainer! The interior is younger than it looks though: it is mostly made with recycled local glass, marble, and woodwork.

But since we were there to drink, our attention quickly went to the chalkboard menu—still the best kind—to see the beers on offer. Of the eight beers on draught, five were by AB InBev or Moortgat, but the remaining three were by De la Senne and Surréaliste! The bottle and can list was even better, with more beers by the aforementioned locals, but also some by L’Ermitage, Cantillon, and Vandekelder. There were also some bottles by En Stoemelings, but since they went out of business, Kastar might have run out of those by now…

Cocktails & Croques

Your non-beer-drinking drinking buddies will find a nice selection of cocktails on the menu as well, next to bubbles, wines, shots, and a home-made ice-tea. To eat, there were croque monsieurs available. We didn’t try them ourselves, but we saw one pass by when another customer ordered one, and it looked nice enough!

While the sun’s out, we should definitely mention they have a street side terrace as well. So, when you’re out and about to enjoy this lovely spring weather, drop by and give them a try!

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tl;dr

Beers

• 8 beers on draught
  • Some De la Senne & Surréaliste
• Decent selection of bottles & cans
  • More De la Senne & Surréaliste
  • L’Ermitage, Cantillon, Vandekelder…

Bites

• Croque monsieurs

Kastar
Lensstraat 2 Rue Lens
1050 Ixelles
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