Our selection of Brussels cocktail bars

16 April 2025

When you think of Brussels, waffles, a certain carefree Manneken-Pis and beers often spring to mind. But what about cocktails? The Belgian capital is just as skilled at shaking, mixing and elevating flavours. Behind its Art Nouveau facades and cobbled streets lies a creative and unexpected cocktail scene, led by passionate bartenders who wield their shakers like orchestra conductors.

Whether you're a fan of reimagined classics, bold botanical elixirs or meticulously crafted mocktails, Brussels has plenty to tantalise your taste buds, without necessarily making your head spin (unless you ask nicely, but everything's better in moderation). Here, trends aren’t followed, they’re reinvented. Each bar offers a sensory journey, blending local ingredients, international flair and sometimes a dash of delightful Belgian eccentricity.

Ready to swap your beer for a signature cocktail? From elegant rooftops to hidden speakeasies, discover where to enjoy a drink in Brussels when you’re into good stories… and even better blends.