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 Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:08 am Post subject: NIGHTLIFE IN BELGIUM (BRUSSELS)/ BELGIUM NIGHTLIFE GUIDE |
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NIGHTLIFE IN BELGIUM (BRUSSELS)
GENERAL
No matter where you are in Belgium, there’s a party going on – and you’re invited! From 8pm until 8am – in that space of time between savoring a beautiful beer and a piping hot waffle – Belgium’s exuberant nightlife will prove that sometimes it’s worth it to skip a good night’s sleep. Jazz festivals, rock concerts, exotic nightclubs, traditional brown pubs and casinos are all a part of daily life here in the heart of Europe.
Brussels alone has over 80 bars. Consider A La Mort Subite a classic local Brussels favourite, or Le Grand Mayeur which features Hungarian music in a bistro setting, or even the Theatre Royal de Toone, a marionette theatre open since 1834 which serves a vast array of Belgian beers. When it comes to variety – Belgium has the spice of life. For information on hitting the town in other Belgian cities please see the individual tourist offices.
Tip: For trendy nightlife in Brussels, head downtown towards the Place St. Géry.
INTERESTING PLACES
BARS
A La Mort Subite
rue Montagne aux Herbes Potageres 7
Delightful 19th century café named for a dice game with long wooden benches, high ceilings and an array of mirrors are part of the charm.
Au Bon Vieux Temps
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 12
This tiny bar is like a cross between a parish church and your grandmother's living room, featuring stained glass windows and a number of clocks, all of which have stopped.
La Bécasse
Taborastraat 11
Business started in 1877, and the interior hasn't changed since, quite cozy-and always crowded. Come here for the traditional Brussels beer, lambic and gueuze.
Le Cerceuil
Haringstraat 10-12
This somewhat macabre bar is decorated with skulls, coffins and other deathly memorabilia.
Le Cirio
rue de la Bourse 18
On the other side of the Grand Place is 118 year old Le Cirio, among the city’s most atmospheric bars and home to half and half, a mix of white wine and champagne.
Delirium Café
impasse de la Fidelite 4a
2004 beers but sometimes 2500 depending on the season. Nice place open until 4 am (1am on Sunday).
Mappamundo
rue du Pont de la Carpe 2
Big bar with a terrace. International crowd and wood-lined labyrinths.
O'Reilly's
Place de la Bourse 1
Biggest Irish pub in the capital. Open until 4 am on week-ends.
Le Tavernier
Chée de Boondael 445
Very busy place with a vast terrace area and interior space.
Theatre Royal de Toone
Impasse de Schuddeveldgang, 6
A marionette theater that opened in 1834, serves a vast array of Belgian beers. The atmosphere is boisterous, mixing students with visitors and locals.
NIGHTCLUBS
Bazaar
Rue des Capucins 63
After midnight this restaurant turns into a living lounge bar with cool music and good eclectic dee jays.
Le Cercle
rue Sainte Anne 20-22
Located in the Sablon area of Brussels, this little disco-bar is a great place to go dancing all night long.
Chez Johnny
Chaussee de Louvain 30
Party time on a different level. You dance to old-fashioned, uncool hits, classics or a few more well-known titles.
Le Fuse
Rue Blaes 208
A mixed gay/straight techno, house and drum 'n' bass club that boasts international DJs. Temple of techno music on Saturdays. Food Club on the second floor.
Nostalgia Club
Rue de la Fourche 49
This place is well known for the music: oldies and hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's.
You Club
rue Duquesnoy 18
Psyche-high-tech deco and groovy music.
LIVE MUSIC
Archiduc
rue A.Dansaert 6
An Art Deco bar that is home to artists and hosts many concerts, especially during fall & winter. Saturday's "Jazz After Shopping" and Sunday's "Round About Five", both from 5-7 pm.
Cafe Belga
place Flagey 18
Its terrace is a must. Its trendy music and colorful atmosphere have made it a classic Brussels hot spot.
Beursschouwburg
rue A.Orts 20-28
Theater-bar recently renovated. Its long bar leaves room for an artistic and intellectual crowd. Music is ubiquitous.
Bizon
rue du Pont de la Carpe 7
Nice little bar where jam sessions, blues and special vodkas come together. Every Monday Bizon Blues Jam Session.
Cabaret Aux Chansons
Marche au fromage 22 bis
Music with lyrics, jazz and original compositions, live.
Café Central
Rue Borgval 14-16
Lively and trendy ambience all year thanks to mini-concerts, theme film screenings and wicked DJ sets (all free).
Goupil le Fol
Rue de la Violette 22
Two story bar that looks like a junk shop with a juke box that plays Piaf, Brel or Ferre until the wee small hours.
Music Village
Rue des Pierres 50
Every Thu, Fri & Sat (+ some exceptional days) : live concerts with the very best of Belgian and International Jazz Stars starting at 8:30pm.
PP Café
Rue Jules Van Praet 28
Young musical talent as well as famous and experienced jazz musicians play regularly. Concerts are usually free.
Sounds Jazz Club
Rue de la Tulipe 28
The Sounds is a jazz institution in Brussels. Live jazz music 6 nights a week.
RESTAURANTS WITH ENTERTAINMENT
H20
Rue Marché au Charbon 27
A bistro that plays classical music.
Le Bazaar
Rue des Capucins 63
World cuisine and world music.
Le Grand Mayeur
Place du Grand Sablon 43
Entertainment features Hungarian style violinists playing everything : jazz, swing, classical music, & gypsy melodies.
Le Jardin de ma Soeur
61 Quai au Bois à Brûler
Cafe-theatre where you can sample delicious cocktails. Most bohemian spot in Brussels.
The Magic Rubens
Rue de la Montagne 4
Eat and drink in an interior revolving around Art and Magic. Magic show every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. |
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