Abattoir

The Abattoir is an industrial structure featuring iron and glass architecture spread across interconnected spaces in Anderlecht. The facility combines an active marketplace with specialized food retailers, serving as a major hub for fresh produce and meat products.

Built in 1890 as a municipal slaughterhouse, this structure evolved over time into a major commercial marketplace. The transformation shows how industrial buildings adapted to serve new purposes and continue to serve the community.

The market brings together vendors and shoppers from across the city, who come for fresh goods and artisanal products sold in the specialized shops and stalls. Local residents and restaurant owners rely on these merchants as trusted sources for their daily needs.

The site is easily accessible by metro with direct station connections nearby and multiple entry points from different streets. Plan to visit early in the morning when the selection is widest and crowds are lighter.

The Foodmet section houses numerous specialized butcher shops and a dedicated fish market that supply restaurants throughout Brussels. This concentrated collection of expert retailers makes it a crucial hub for sourcing fresh ingredients across the city.

Location: Anderlecht

Inception: May 22, 1888

Architects: Henri Rieck

Official opening: August 24, 1890

Architectural style: industrial architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.84250,4.32639

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48