Bars in Brussels
60 spots across 5 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Brussels after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 60 bars and drinking spots across 5 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Saint-Gilles and drift toward Ixelles as the night goes on. Beerstorming (Barstorming) is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 60 bars spots in Brussels — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Beerstorming (Barstorming)
BOHÈME CAFÉ BAR KARAOKE
Le Bar à Jeux
The Modern Alchemist
Chez Stephy
Edgar’s Flavors
KNoP
L'Ascenseur, café associatif et radio
Pub Cee
L'Amère à Boire Saint-Gilles
Jolie joli cocktail club
Oxford Bar Lounge
Clair/Obscur
La Belladone
Rubis Wine Bar
Meia-Bar Saint-Gilles
Leobar
Fermento Wine Bar Brussels
Confessions
Vertical
Le Damier Bar
Wine Bar Mouchart
Non Peut Être
REBEL
Café Circus
L'Amère à Boire
Le Pantin
Meltdown Brussels
Addict Bar
Titulus Cave à vins et Bar à vins
L'impasse
Le Melting Potes
Viaduc
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Amalgame Karaoke Bar
Beer Capital Brussels
The Green Man Cocktail bar
Downtown Brussels
Bla Bla Pub Bistro
The Eight Rooftop Cocktail Bar
Chemistry & Botanic's : Cocktail Bar
Claire's Café
Bar Llanes
Delirium Taphouse
Cherry Bar
La Porte Noire
La Reserve
Quai des Bananes
Chez Lutgarde
Super Fourchette
Brasserie de l'Ermitage
Life Is Beautiful
Dynamo - Bar de Soif
De Hermitage Sint-Gillis
Moeder Lambic Original
Jardin Hospice
KFK Hope
Lord Byron
Cu'Sec Shot Bar and Comedy Ket
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Brussels?
Polomaps has curated 60 bars spots in Brussels, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Beerstorming (Barstorming), BOHÈME CAFÉ BAR KARAOKE, Leobar. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Brussels have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Brussels include Saint-Gilles, Ixelles, City Center, Molenbeek. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in Brussels?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Brussels or anywhere else.
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