There are informal get-togethers as a Cocktail Hour in Parc Tenbosh with Karikol Slow
Food Brussels in the political capital of Europe.
If you are looking for something with a bit more flair and want to skip the boutique hotel trail, here's an option.
For 200 Euros, I guess per person, per night, you can treat yourself to a stay at Tenbosch House, two late 19th century town houses revamped as a 7 suites guesthouse with uncluttered stylish design and showcasing mid 20th Century and contemporary pieces, a live-in gallery of sorts.
A few more details on furniture and design are offered by I Love Belgium (May 19)
Get the inside scoop on what to do in the neighborhood when you step out with Châtelain (Brussels Creativity)…
Discovered Tenbosch House, a newcomer as they opened only on April 1, thanks to Travelista in How to Spend It (FT, June 5)