Brussels Friends Hangout

Climb & Chill 🧗‍♂️🍺

What's up Friends! 👋
Ready for some bouldering fun? Boulder-what? 🤔 It’s climbing (FR: escalade, le bloc) up to 4.5m high without ropes—and in my case, without much hope! 😂✨
It’s a super fun indoor activity, but be warned: it does require a certain level of physical fitness and/or skill. Most importantly, though, it requires awesome company—which we’ve got! 😎

The Idea:
📍 Meeting Point: For those arriving at 15:00, we’ll meet at the cafeteria.
Feel free to start earlier or later—just drop me a message or write in the group chat so we can meet up.
💪 Climb as long as you want! (Venue closes at midnight.)
🥤 Recharge: If you’ve had enough climbing for the day, we’ll head back to the cafeteria around 17:00 for snacks & drinks. (Cafeteria closes at 22:00.)

Where:
📍Arkose: (Brussels Canal)
Rue Willy de Bruyn Straat 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
🔗 https://arkose.com/

Fees:
🤑Entry fee without shoes:

• 14 eur for first-timers (10 eur with online promo activated)
• 16 eur for regulars.
• reduced rates: students, minors, job seekers, firefighters, military (proof required)
  👟 Shoe Rental: 5€ (if you don’t have your own)
  🎫 10-session pass: 135€

  Good to Know:
  ✍️ First-timers need to create an account: takes 5min
  💦 Hydration is key! Bring a water bottle.
  🔐 Lockers available, but bring your own padlock.
  🚿 Changing rooms & showers on-site.
  👕 Wear comfy sports clothes—it gets intense!
  🧴 Only liquid magnesium is allowed (for grip).
  👟 Thinking of going regularly? Bouldering shoes are a great investment! (Decathlon: ~45-65€ per pair.)

⚠️ Safety First!
  Rock climbing is fun, but safety comes first! Stay alert, know your limits, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Enjoy responsibly! 💪
  📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list or show up at your own risk.
See you at the walls folks😉

What's up Friends! 👋

Let's meet at Le Pantin for another round of games and laughs.

Special Theme: light strategy (Catan 🪵🐑🌾 Splndor💎 or similar), but also party favorites like Codenames and Dixit may be played!

Games: 🎲 The pub has a fair collection of games. Feel free however to bring any of your own favorites.

Food & Drinks: Le Pantin serves only drinks🍸🍺🍹, however you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks 🍟🍩🍿 to enjoy during the games.

Ordering: 🤑 At least one drink is mandatory - this is how we support cool places like this!

Timing: ⏱️ We kick off at 14:00, and you’re welcome to stay for as many games as you like. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we don’t slow down the start 😊

🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any mega important 🙄 announcements.

RSVP will close a few days ahead (note for the ones who love booking last minute 😂)

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Which games are played will be agreed by the group
👉Depending on preferences and group size we usually split into 2-3 tables
👉 Got a favorite game? Bring it along or drop a suggestion in your reply
👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 A minimum of 4 players are required for this event to take place
👉 Don't show up (or show up at your own risk:) if you are on the waiting list. There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed.

See you folks 😉

Bowling and Drinks 🎳🍺

What’s up Friends! 👋

Let’s get the ball rolling 🎳 and have some drinks & laughs while we are at it!

💡The idea:
We'll play as many games as we feel like. Starters to intermediate players are welcome (no judgement on your skills). We will decide on the spot whether to play in teams or individually and how many lanes to take.

📍Where: TBC (most probably Brussels Bowling in Etterbeek)
If you have a strong preference - let me know in your RSVP.
The final choice will be announced on the event page in advance.

Timing:
We'll start off at 19:00 sharp. If you’re joining later, just drop a message in the chat so we can keep the games rolling smoothly! 😊

Food & Drinks:
The bowling has a bar where you can order some drinks🍺 although this is totally up to you! Light snacks 🍟 may also be available.

Cost (depending on venue)
€6-8 per person per game.
Shoe rental: 1-2 eur (one-off for all the games played)

💁‍♂️ More info on the venue:
Brussels Bowling (Etterbeek): https://www.brusselsbowling.be/
Option: Crosly Bowling (Brussels center): https://www.crosly.be/

📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing mission-critical 🙄 announcements.

🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉 Number of games, lanes and teams will be agreed👌 by the group
👉 Can't make it? Cancel🚫 on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list (or show up at your own risk🙂). There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed.

I’ll see you at the lanes folks! 😉