Arrive. Settle in.
Your phone checks into our Phone Hotel, or stays switched off and out of sight. Find a seat and take your time.
A little less reachable. A little more together.
Together,
at a slower pace.
Time without your phone. Time for yourself. And encounters that begin when you look up.
Find my next offline momentSubscribe to the newsletterIn Brussels. Solo or with friends. All languages welcome.
The freedom to be unreachable.Making room to be here.
The experience
Nothing to prove.
Just be here.
A book, a notebook, a conversation. A place to share, where we stop being available everywhere else.
Silence, together.
Read, write, draw, daydream. Do what you enjoy. The presence of others is enough.
Then, we meet.
Look up. Share a few words or a drink. There is no pressure to talk or introduce yourself perfectly.
See you soon
Your next
moment offline.
The first Saturday at Boob’s Bar. Midweek evenings. And pop-ups along the way.
Follow our upcoming gatheringsMeeting each other, differently
Meeting each other.
Again. Differently.
Without a screen between us, we make ourselves available to the people who are here. A question, a smile, a conversation with nothing to prove.
Silence, shared
In a world of your own.
In a place we share.
Connecting differently also means being able to share silence. Read, write or simply be here: keep your own space, without being entirely alone.
Being constantly reachable has become the default. We want to make it a choice again: to leave a message unanswered, follow a thought to its end, give our attention to someone who is here.
The freedom to be unreachable is something we can build together. In a place where nobody expects an instant reply, a post or a performance. Where you can simply take part.
Before you join
A few questions.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Come solo or bring someone. You don’t need to know anyone to find your place.
Do I have to hand over my phone?
Our Phone Hotel can look after it during the event. If you prefer to keep it, switch it off and put it out of sight. What matters is sharing time without screens.
Are we silent the whole time?
Our gatherings make room for shared silence and conversation. We can be together without speaking, then let conversations unfold. The programme varies between editions.
Which language do people speak?
All languages are welcome. French, English and Dutch naturally mix. You don’t need to speak all three.
What can I bring?
A book, a notebook, drawing materials or a quiet activity you enjoy. You can also bring nothing and enjoy the moment.
How do I book and check the price?
Each event has a page on Luma with its venue, programme, price and available tickets. Timing and accessibility depend on the venue.
Our Teambuilding Experience
Slow down.
Together.
The Bruxelles sans tel experience, for your team, in a bar: time for yourself, shared silence and space to connect differently.
Optional icebreaker questions go beyond work talk. We can also personalise the venue, pace and format together.
Let’s plan your teambuildingStart with a conversation. No commitment.
Press & media
In the press.
Perspectives on phone-free gatherings and the desire to connect differently.
Companies, brands & venues
Collaborations
with your brand.
Would you like to support the freedom to be unreachable? Let’s create a partnership that makes sense for your organisation and our community.
Get in touchFamiliar places, a different experience
Brussels.
At another pace.
A terrace, a bar, a cultural space. Different places, the same invitation: put your phone away and notice what is here.
For more than two years, we have hosted phone-free pop-ups across Belgium. Today, Brussels is our home base: recurring gatherings, places with character and a community that takes time to meet again.
A question or an idea?
Let’s talk.
Directly.
hello@bruxellessanstel.be
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