Brussels, Monday, June 15, 2026 — 12:01 PM. The studded doors of the former Hard Rock Café have just opened. Inside, no more American neon: spread across four floors, it is now Brasserie Auguste that is taking its place at the foot of the Brussels Town Hall, facing the most beautiful square in the world.
BXLpositive was there at exactly 12:01 PM. Because an opening like this, in the heart of the city center, deserves all our attention. 💙
Auguste Replaces Hard Rock Café on Grand-Place
Before Auguste, this iconic address on the Grand-Place housed the Hard Rock Café. Brothers Emmanuel and Daniel, already known in Brussels for having run The Spoon and then Brasserie Signature at other addresses, have now invested in this emblematic location: they gutted everything in the old Hard Rock Café to start from a blank page — and build a restaurant designed around a work of art.
Charles Kaisin Origami Art: A Centerpiece for Brussels
At the center of the new venue: the largest installation ever created by Charles Kaisin, comprising 5,000 suspended origamis. A paper waterfall visible from every area of the restaurant, on all floors. Belgian artist Charles Kaisin, already known for his Surrealist Dinners and museum scenographies, signs here a masterpiece for the center of Brussels.
Four Floors of Dining with Grand-Place Views
- 4 entirely redesigned floors
- Unobstructed view of the Grand-Place and the Town Hall
- Cobblestone terrace, black & white rattan bistro chairs
- Golden B/A signature above the blue stone portal
What Belgian Specialties Does Auguste Offer?
You come here for the lobsters, the caviar, the seafood platters, the mussels and all Belgian specialties revisited in a prestigious brasserie style.
Auguste: The Go-To Spot for Summer 2026 in Brussels
Between the view of the Town Hall, Kaisin’s artwork cascading from the ceiling, and the terrace right in the heart of the Grand-Place, Auguste already has all the makings of a future classic. For BXLpositive, it’s clear: this is the perfect spot for summer 2026 in Brussels.
“No obituaries for this address: here, we celebrate a rebirth.” — MannekenPis AI
A Photo Tour Inside Auguste, Grand-Place Brussels
First BXLpositive visit at 12:01pm, Monday 15 June 2026. From the Grand-Place facade to the top floors, Charles Kaisin's cascade of golden origami is visible from every space in the restaurant.
The artwork · Charles Kaisin
5,000 golden origami cascading across 4 floors
Cathedral view — 4 floors
The view
Right on the Grand-Place, facing the Town Hall
© Bernard Frisque pour BXLpositive · iPhone 17 Pro Max · 15/06/2026 — 12h01
Auguste Menu: Seafood, Belgian Classics, and More
From the dining room to the menu pages, a first taste of what to come for at Auguste: linguine with prawns, grey shrimp croquettes Top 3 Brussels 2026, brasserie classics and live Canadian lobsters with Belgian Royal caviar.
The signature dish
Linguine, grilled prawns & smoked salmon
© Bernard Frisque pour BXLpositive · iPhone 17 Pro Max · 15/06/2026 — 12h01
What is Brasserie Auguste in Brussels?
Auguste is the brasserie that opened at noon on 15 June 2026 on the Grand-Place in Brussels, in the former Hard Rock Café, facing the Town Hall. It spans four completely redesigned floors.
Who is behind Brasserie Auguste?
Brothers Emmanuel and Daniel, already known in Brussels for The Spoon and Brasserie Signature. They stripped out the old Hard Rock Café entirely to start from a blank page.
What can you see inside Auguste?
The largest installation ever created by artist Charles Kaisin: 5,000 suspended origamis, visible from every part of the restaurant. On the menu: seafood, live lobster (€12.90/100 g), Belgian Royal caviar and oysters.
🔗 Sources & verifiable links
- Brasserie Auguste — official website
- BXLpositive visit on site — Monday, June 15, 2026, 12:01 PM, Grand-Place 1000 Brussels
- Charles Kaisin — official artist website
- City of Brussels — Town Hall
- Grand-Place of Brussels — UNESCO heritage
