Bars in Brussels
61 spots across 10 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Brussels after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 61 bars and drinking spots across 10 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.
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Beerstorming (Barstorming)
BOHÈME CAFÉ BAR KARAOKE
Le Bar à Jeux
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The Modern Alchemist
Chez Stephy
Dynamo - Bar de Soif
De Hermitage Sint-Gillis
Pub Cee
Moeder Lambic Original
L'Amère à Boire Saint-Gilles
Jolie joli cocktail club
Oxford Bar Lounge
Clair/Obscur
La Belladone
Addict Bar
Rubis Wine Bar
La Trinquette
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
Titulus Cave à vins et Bar à vins
L'impasse
Le Melting Potes
Viaduc
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Amalgame Karaoke Bar
The Green Man Cocktail bar
Downtown Brussels
Chemistry & Botanic's : Cocktail Bar
Bar Llanes
Delirium Taphouse
Cherry Bar
La Reserve
Quai des Bananes
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Brussels?
Polomaps has curated 61 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, Grand-Place, Saint-Géry. 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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