Nightlife in Brussels

Brussels has a lot to offer when it comes to nightlife. Clubbing is relatively new, but there are quite a few discos and nightclubs, mainly for tourists. Brussels has around 100 dance venues, the most popular of which is perhaps Le Fuse. Nightlife in Brussels consists of pub crawls. Being famous for its beers, it is not surprising that most locals enjoy a beer after a hard day at work. The most popular areas for gay-friendly nightlife or bars is Grand Place and Place St. Géry.

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Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 7,
Ilôt Sacré
Bruxelles

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À la Mort Subite is in Ilôt Sacré Quarter.

Visit one of the best known bars in Brussels, À la Mort Subite upholds generations of tradition and beer craft. The place to go for authentic Belgian beer and to immerse yourself in 20´s retro panelled teak and crazy nightlife.

Rue Auguste Orts 20-28,
St Géry
Bruxelles

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Beursschouwburg Café is found in the very heart of Brussels and is a lively nightlife venue.

Dance at this bar and club which continues to attract a large crowd of locals and tourists due to its central location, great drinks and variety of music and activity.

Rue de l'Enseignement 81,
St Josse
Bruxelles

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Cirque Royal is located in St Josse in Brussels.

Cirque Royal is a theatre where you can see classical and contemporary music, operetta and dance. A great nightlife option for those who don't like clubbing.

Chaussée de Louvain,
St Josse
Bruxelles

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Dirty Dancing@Mirano's is near Park van Brussel in the very heart of the city centre.

This is a new nightlife venue which operates a strict "dress to impress" code if you want to get in. Dance to house, electro, rock and the latest pop music at Dirty Dancing@Mirano.

Rue Blaes 208,
Marolles
Bruxelles

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Fuse Nightclub is just steps from Brussels' famous flea market.

Fuse hosts some of the most popular dance nights in the country, with the latest tunes, two dance floors and international DJs. One of the most popular nightlife venues in Brussels.

Rue de la Violette 22,
Lower Town

Goupil le Fou is a popular bar and nightlife venue that is probably older than your granny. Relax and have a drink while listening to Edith Piaf.

Rue de Flandre 46, Ste Catherine
Bruxelles

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Maison La Bellone is located in the heart of Brussels.

This concert hall is worth visiting just to see its spectacular architecture. Check out the website for a full programme list. Why not go and see one of the live performances at Maison La Bellone during your stay in Brussels.

Rue des Pierres 50,
St Géry
Bruxelles

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The Music Village is just steps from Grand Place in the city centre.

Book to see a jazz concert at The Music Village which hosts performances in two 17th century buildings, renowned as the most popular jazz and nightlife venue in the city with a prime location.

Grand Place 1,
Ilôt Sacré
Bruxelles

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Enjoy a drink and watch the world go by in Grand Place. This is a pub with an exclusive location and unique interior so be prepared to pay for it. An elite nightlife venue.

Rue de la Tulipe 28,
Ixelles
Bruxelles

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Sound Jazz Club is located in lxelles in Brussels.

Sound Jazz Club is the nightlife establishment to try if you want to groove to live musical performances and have a bite to eat with a drink.