Le Belgica
A Brussels institution since the mid-eighties, Le Belgica is a compact, lively bar in the heart of Brussels just a few steps from the Grand-Place. Under the same ownership for the past 21 years, the bar is one of Brussels’ most popular hangouts attracting an international and diverse crowd... everyone is welcome! Le Belgica is famous for its house drink, the Belgica, a home-made secret recipe served semi-frozen. With its celebrated distressed interior, Le Belgica is a warm and welcoming place that guarantees a fun night with excellent music played by live DJs.
A great hangout for post-dinner or pre-clubbing.
Le Belgica
Cafe Charbon
Whether you want to enjoy a drink, aperitif or a good meal, on the sundrenched terrace or sitting comfortably inside, Café Charbon - a café, wine bar and bistro - has become a firm favourite of the Saint-Jacques district.
In the heart of Brussel’s central gay district, people come to Café Charbon for the great industrial setting, the quality and freshness of their home-made cuisine, the welcoming team and the smiling table service. It always has a warm and cosy atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxation, meetings and exchanges...
Cafe Charbon
Castro Bar
Castro is a classic Belgian café in a quiet and car-free part of the very centre of Brussels. The staff will address you in English, as the owner is an Irishman who has fallen in love with our capital. The menu includes a good range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, beers, liquors, coffees (or tea’s) and wines. If you’re feeling peckish then some healthy and some less healthy snacks are available too. The atmosphere is relaxed on the large outdoor terrace and the staff is open-minded and ultra-friendly. Everybody’s welcome in this bar, even dogs!
Castro Bar
Cabaret Mademoiselle
The recently opened Cabaret Mademoiselle, is a multidisciplinary venue at the crossroads between the burlesque, the 1930s, a circus and freak show, featuring glamourous drag-queens and stand-up comedians who will guarantee a fun night. You will find an assortment of mainly Belgian beverages: Belgian beers on tap, as well a fine selection of Brussels microbreweries, Belgian wines and spirits distilled in our region.
Cabaret Mademoiselle
Le Dolores
Over the years, Dolores has become one of our favourite bars. We love its joyful electronic music and its cosmopolitan and eclectic clientele. We also love the friendly and smiling staff...
After a hard day or week, what better way to get a smile back on your face and have some fun with your friends than with a drink (or two) at Dolores.
Le Dolores
Chez Maman
Open since 3 December 1994, “Chez Maman” has become the drag cabaret par excellence in Brussels. Every weekend, Maman and her girls would perform on this mythical stage. When we talk about stage, we mean bar, because at “Chez Maman”, the bar of the main room is the stage. It’s true when they say that size doesn’t matter! Thanks to this tiny marble bar, hundreds of people can come and enjoy the magical experiences that happen at Chez Maman.
Many things have changed since, Maman is no longer there, but Sugar Love has taken over. Every Friday and every Saturday, she puts on her make-up and high heels and there she is, alongside her fabulous girls, performing all night long in front of many admirers. So what are you waiting for? Take a walk on the wild side. Get in and brace yourself for a fabulous drag show and an unforgettable night in one of the most famous gay bars in Brussels.
Chez Maman
Baroque Café
This bear bar is located in Brussels’ gay neighbourhood and has been around for 11 years. It has been a gay bar since at least the 1980s, under different names such as, Big Noise or Zoom café. Hospitality is paramount and that is partly thanks to the host Tarek and his team. The bar links East and West and represents the cosmopolitan Brussels we know and love.
Baroque Café
Amalgame
Amalgame Bar is located right next to Grand-Place, on Rue des Pierres. Having opened 5 years ago, the bar is a place where people from all walks of life can meet. That’s also where the name actually comes from: AMALGAME.
Try their cocktails while listening to their varied musical programme.
Amalgame
Station BXL
This bar located near the Grand-Place welcomes you with friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. It has a large choice of beers, a nice selection of shooters and cocktails.
The bar is animated in the afternoon by video clips from the 80s and 90s and later in the evening by urban music and dance. Every Friday and Saturday night, the bar welcomes a DJ.
Station BXL
C’est Ma Tournée
C’est Ma Tournée
La Réserve
La Réserve, a charming haven nestled in the heart of Brussels, proudly stands as the city's oldest gay bar, exuding a vibrant blend of history and modernity. Step into this one-of-a-kind locale and immerse yourself in a lively tapestry of ages, creating a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. The uniquely adorned surroundings add an extra layer of character, making every visit to La Reserve a delightful journey through time and diversity. The new owners Sebastian and Benji welcome you to come enjoy a great little bar daily from 14.00 until late into the night (except Wednesday when we are closed)
La Réserve
The Crazy Circle
The Crazy Circle is a tiny cosy bar located in Ixelles that was taken over in 2019 by Laïla and Axelle, a lesbian couple, with the purpose of transforming it into a lesbian, feminist bar open to the LGBTQI+ community and their allies.
The Crazy Circle is a safe space that embraces diversity and a place of expression for women and queer artists. It’s a bar where you can have a beer or a delicious cocktail at a reasonable price and a place where you can have fun: concerts, DJ sets, karaoke, cabaret, comedy shows, board games, table football, etc.
The Crazy Circle co-organises many events with LGBTQI+ associations (Rainbowhouse, L-Tour, EGOW, Activ'elles, MATCH, ...) and is the creator of the weekly "Femme Jam" event, the only jam in Brussels with a 100% women's scene.
The Crazy Circle
Stammbar
Stammbar is the meeting place for partygoers, freaks, adventurers, creative personalities and people who shape the night. This bar, a real melting pot for night owls in search of fun, offers a relaxed atmosphere in an immaculate, modern setting.
Both a daytime bar and a cruising spot, Stammbar hosts exhibitions and themed nights in addition to music shows.
Present on the Brussels scene for several years now, every night its doors open to friends and strangers looking for a memorable experience.
Open 7 nights a week, with an additional daytime session from 3pm on Sundays.
Stammbar
Rainbowhouse
The Rainbowhouse Brussels is home to various French and Dutch speaking LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, etc.) associations in the Brussels area. Member associations - also non LBGTQIA - meet there and organise meetings at the bar. They are at your disposal to help you find your way to legal, social, psychological or medical assistance. The RainbowHouse is also a café open in the evening, where LGBTQIA+ people and their friends can receive information, enjoy a warm welcome or simply meet each other. Every Friday, starting at 10pm, the RainbowHouse invites a DJ to make you dance.
Rainbowhouse
Le Roi des Belges
Le Roi des Belges
Cafe Charbon
Whether you want to enjoy a drink, aperitif or a good meal, on the sundrenched terrace or sitting comfortably inside, Café Charbon - a café, wine bar and bistro - has become a firm favourite of the Saint-Jacques district.
In the heart of Brussel’s central gay district, people come to Café Charbon for the great industrial setting, the quality and freshness of their home-made cuisine, the welcoming team and the smiling table service. It always has a warm and cosy atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxation, meetings and exchanges...
Cafe Charbon
Stammbar
Stammbar is the meeting place for partygoers, freaks, adventurers, creative personalities and people who shape the night. This bar, a real melting pot for night owls in search of fun, offers a relaxed atmosphere in an immaculate, modern setting.
Both a daytime bar and a cruising spot, Stammbar hosts exhibitions and themed nights in addition to music shows.
Present on the Brussels scene for several years now, every night its doors open to friends and strangers looking for a memorable experience.
Open 7 nights a week, with an additional daytime session from 3pm on Sundays.
Stammbar
La cave à vin
La cave à vin
Junglebar
Junglebar
