Is the terrace at Chez Clément open all year round?

Unlike most Belgian brasseries that treat the terrace as a purely seasonal space, Chez Clément keeps it open throughout the year. From early spring (April and May), through the long summer evenings (June through September), and into the autumn months (October and November), the terrace is a fully usable dining and aperitif space. In peak season, it is one of the brasserie's most frequently praised features in guest reviews, for a sunlit lunch, an afternoon coffee or a relaxed pre-dinner aperitif.

In the cold season (late November through to early spring), the terrace remains accessible and takes on a more specific function: it is the natural place where guests who smoke step out between courses, without leaving the brasserie. The space therefore stays alive and used year-round, with a different rhythm depending on the season. For a private event between November and February, write to info@brasseriechezclement.be in advance so the team can prepare the right configuration.

Off-season, the interior of the brasserie takes over naturally. The conservatory is a particularly pleasant alternative in shoulder seasons, bright, sheltered, and large enough to host substantial events. It even carries personal weight for the house: Marie and Gilles Verleyen, the fifth-generation owners since 2021, were married in this very conservatory. The main dining room, with its 230 seats and the separate bar area, easily absorbs the autumn and winter rhythm.

For visitors planning a full day in Walloon Brabant, a walk in the regional Solvay Estate, a visit to the Fondation Folon, a stroll around the Lac de Genval or the UNESCO-listed Sonian Forest (Forêt de Soignes), and hoping for a terrace lunch at Chez Clément, the right approach is to mention the preference at the time of booking, and to call +32 2 652 33 92 on the day itself if the weather looks uncertain.