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Best bars in Brussels
Chez Franz is one of Best bars in Brussels.

1. Chez Franz

8.9
Hoge-Bruglaan 30 Avenue du Haut-Pont, Elsene, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Ixelles · 94 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Chez Franz, un bistro ou il fait bon deguster un plat du jour sur le coup de midi, prendre l'apero sur sa terrasse ensoleillee, ou encore boire un coup entre potes le soir."

Café Belga is one of Best bars in Brussels.

2. Café Belga

8.7
Place Eugène Flageyplein 18, Elsene, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · 261 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Its terrace is a must, its trendy music and colourful atmosphere have made it a classic of Brussels' night life."

Bar du Marché is one of Best bars in Brussels.

3. Bar du Marché

8.1
Rue Alphonse De Wittestraat 12 (Place Flagey), Elsene, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · 63 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A friendly place and very interesting musical programme from jazz to electro, chanson to world music!" Read more.

L'Amour Fou is one of Best bars in Brussels.

4. L'Amour Fou

7.6
Elsensesteenweg 185 Chaussée d'Ixelles, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Matonge · 128 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "L’Amour Fou is a place with live music and where art rule! Convivial concerts, exhibitions changing every month." Read more.

Bonnefooi is one of Best bars in Brussels.

5. Bonnefooi

8.2
Steenstraat 8 Rue des Pierres, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Music Venue · Brussel · 64 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A safe bet for nightlife in Brussels: dance until the early hours here - Amazing mezzanine and programmes that leave you open-mouthed (DJ jamming session exhibition)." Read more.

AGKiteboarding is one of Best bars in Brussels.

6. AGKiteboarding

5, ocean dream, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Sports and Recreation · 14 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A unique lounge bar full of charm that takes you down through relaxing and friendly rooms, an after business bar and a party place for expats & locals." Read more.

Le Tavernier is one of Best bars in Brussels.

7. Le Tavernier

7.5
Boondaalsesteenweg 445 Chaussée de Boondael, Elsene, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Cimetière d'Ixelles · 39 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Vast terrace and interior space. Lean on the bar and order a local Vedett or sway your hips to the jazz-break beats that throb out there almost every weekend evening." Read more.

Delirium Café is one of Best bars in Brussels.

8. Delirium Café

8.4
Getrouwheidsgang 4A Impasse de la Fidélité, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Beer Bar · Brussel · 752 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Officially, 2004 beers but actually 2500 depending on the season, that's the credo of this cul-de-sac bar At the Delirium, conversation naturally revolves around beer," Read more.

Bar du Matin is one of Best bars in Brussels.

9. Bar du Matin

8.3
Chaussée d'Alsembergsesteenweg 172, Vorst, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · 112 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A friendly place and very interesting musical programme from jazz to electro, chanson to world music! The atmosphere moves inside and outside onto lovely big terrace area." Read more.

L'Archiduc is one of Best bars in Brussels.

10. L'Archiduc

8.5
Rue Antoine Dansaertstraat 6, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Jazz and Blues Venue · Dansaert · 82 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "The hazy charm of the Archiduc always works. Its thirties decor has something to do with it, as do its armchairs and round balcony. Concerts are often held there around the famous grand piano." Read more.

Goupil le Fol is one of Best bars in Brussels.

11. Goupil le Fol

9.0
Violetstraat 22 Rue de la Violette, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Brussel · 95 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "We love Goupil! For its dimly-lit labyrinthine layout with weird decor, its juke box that plays Piaf, Brel or Ferré non-stop until the wee small hours, for its fruity wines and good old cosy couches" Read more.

Chalet Robinson is one of Best bars in Brussels.

12. Chalet Robinson

7.7
Sentier de l'Embarcadère 1, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Brasserie · Bois de la Cambre · 82 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A renowned, out-of-the-ordinary location in the very heart of the Bois de la Cambre, on the Robinson's Island is an exceptional site. The perfect setting for a sunny drink.." Read more.

Madame Moustache is one of Best bars in Brussels.

13. Madame Moustache

7.0
Brandhoutkaai 5 Quai au Bois à Brûler, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Music Venue · Brussel · 54 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "A neo-cabaret in the heart of Brussels, on the Place du Marché aux Poissons. Expect an original and people-friendly atmosphere, which will take you back to the Edwardian era!" Read more.

London Calling is one of Best bars in Brussels.

14. London Calling

6.2
Rue de Dublinstraat 44, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Pub · Matonge · 20 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Cool musical hangout bar with really friendly atmosphere near Place de Londres! Live funk & soul music 3 nights a week, concerts in a steamy basement and great selection of whiskeys!" Read more.

Café Maison du Peuple is one of Best bars in Brussels.

15. Café Maison du Peuple

8.4
Sint-Gillisvoorplein 37 Parvis de Saint-Gilles, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Hallepoort · 85 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Located at the radiant and animated Parvis Saint de Gilles, this bar has an industrial New Yorkish appeal which makes the perfect decoration for the many concerts, expo’s and parties." Read more.

Café Central is one of Best bars in Brussels.

16. Café Central

7.0
Borgval 14, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · Dansaert · 18 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "There's sure to be a lively and trendy ambience there all year round thanks to the mini-concerts, themed film screenings and wicked DJ sets (all free)." Read more.

Het Goudblommeke in Papier / La Fleur en Papier Doré is one of Best bars in Brussels.

17. Het Goudblommeke in Papier / La Fleur en Papier Doré

9.0
Cellebroersstraat 53 Rue des Alexiens, Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Pub · Stalingrad · 66 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "The HQ of the Belgian surrealist movement in the 1920s, this quaint bar has managed to retain its old-world charm. This is the place to come to experience a particularly rare atmosphere."

Épaulé Jeté is one of Best bars in Brussels.

18. Épaulé Jeté

Eugène Flageyplein 13 Place Eugène Flagey, Elsene, Brussel-Hoofdstad
Bar · 46 tips and reviews

VISITBRUSSELSVISITBRUSSELS: "Luminous place, trendy people, music and DJ sets (check their agenda)"