La Pharmacie Anglaise is a cocktail bar on Coudenberg that presents itself as a place of cocktails and curiosity. The wood panelled room is lined with curiosity cabinets and apothecary jars, and a giraffe stands among the armchairs. The menu lists house creations credited to individual bartenders, barrel aged drinks and a dry Martini made to order, and entry is for guests aged 18 and over.
The Modern Alchemist is a neighbourhood cocktail bar in Saint-Gilles that opened in December 2018 in a renovated old café. The drinks focus on rum, with more than 150 references, and seasonal house creations, and the bar also sells bottled cocktails. Christopher runs the bar today with Marie and Cedric, and walk-ins are welcome.
L'Archiduc is an Art Deco bar on Rue Antoine Dansaert that first opened its doors in 1937. The room keeps its original wall benches, the cast iron main door and a 1929 grand piano, a reminder of the jazz era under pianist Stan Brenders. The bartenders serve signature cocktails alongside the classics, and jazz concerts run every Saturday and Sunday from 5pm.
Chemistry & Botanic's is an intimate cocktail bar a short walk from the Grand Place and Central Station, built on the idea of science meeting the plant world. The mixologists follow the seasons, working with selected spirits, homemade syrups, infusions and local botanicals, and make drinks with or without alcohol. The bar also hosts cocktail workshops and can be booked for private events, and dogs are welcome.
Confessions is a lounge cocktail bar on Parvis de la Trinité in Ixelles with the mood of a New York speakeasy. It comes from the people behind Dear Irving and Raines Law Room, and serves cocktails built on fresh ingredients and premium spirits alongside small bites. The room pairs a curated music selection with artistic decor, and the bar also runs cocktail classes and private parties.
These 5 are the starting point. The full BarMagazine directory covers every listed bar in Brussels, with a map, filters by bar type, and new openings as we verify them.
