Cafe Bruxelles - Leicester

I always go here and an Easter Sunday outing was needed. I was with two friends and we just got a no, not tonight to my male friend. It was so weird. There was nothing in the way he dressed that was unusual and we weren 't overly tipsy. Not sure what the doorman 's issue is but it was very disappointing and there was no reason given. It wasn 't late or full and it wasn 't busy. Just odd. It 's always girl heavy in there and I 've never had this before...bad attitude.

I was visiting some friends at Christmas last year as I used to live in Leicester but now live in Hertfordshire. We had planned to go to Brusselles as I’d been many occasions years ago. We stopped off at McDonald’s and one of our group was leaving and as he left he said “meet you in Brusselles” On hearing this a black chap that I had never seen before told us that as there were mixed raced lads in our group we probably wouldn’t get in as the bouncers tend not to let “black guys in”. I didn’t really listen but as it turned out on approaching Brusselles I did notice a few black guys get turned away, these were guys with their girlfriends, the alarming thing was is every other couple that happened to not be black seemed to just walk in. Still I didn’t take much notice of this as I just wanted to continue the night but as our group approached the door (3 mixed raced lads and two white women) we were stopped abruptly and told “Not tonight!” None of us were drunk and I simply asked why. The bouncer was rude and was trying to be intimidating by staring at me and standing upright. I remained calm and politely began to query why we weren’t allowed in when people before us were being let in with no issue. The bouncer then cheekily attempted to mimmick a Caribbean accent as he grinned and said he doesn’t need a reason. I wasn’t prepared to argue but other people behind us said they were shocked at the conduct from the bouncer with one guy even asking if he wanted me to make a complaint. I didn’t want to make a fuss and myself and my party went elsewhere but since this I have heard of other people that have been refused entry for no reason with a bad attitude from the bouncers and they all seem to be black males. I have also heard other stories non associated with racism of the bouncers treating people rudely and being cocky and trying to intimidate and one thing have learned in my 44 years on this planet is this never ends well. Very dissapointing and a shame that a good establishment is now associated with this kind of behaviour and conduct.

Was treated absolutely appalling at the door. Was speaking to a bouncer as he said my boyfriend couldn’t go in with his shoes and we literally had come over from Worcestershire for a nice night out with some friends and family that we never see. So was just speaking to this guy and his little pal comes flying over and threatens my boyfriend that he’s going to hit him and slit his throat!!!! He claimed this was ok because he owns the place. Apparently that is ok for him to make comments like that, but when I spoke to the police about it afterwards it seemed that they said nobody can say things like that no matter who they are! I do not understand this hostility as it was completely uncalled for. We took a breather then and I thought I’d get a few pictures of him and a video. As I went past to video him he put up his snood thing so you can’t see his full face. Then as I passed him he knocked my phone out of my hand of which I’ve got a good close up of his face which the police have seen and I can show others that wish to see this guy. I think this is ridiculous behaviour and how you can have a job there after behaviour like that it’s appalling!!! What a lovely night that could have been ruined by a guy that can’t control himself. Shouldn’t do that kind of job if you haven’t got self control.

We have visited twice until to day. Summer was much better when sitting outside but also you should see inside. Really good staff that you can ask about drinks and recommendations.. Will visit again.

James couldn’t be more attentive. All staff were amazing And made our visit memorable and special. The bouncer was super friendly. Lovely cocktails and epic Belgium beers. Couldn’t be more lovely! 10/10