Editorial

The 10 Best Hidden Gem Bars in Brussels 2026

Brussels hidden bars exist in pockets across the Centre and Saint-Gilles. The 10 below show beyond the beer cafés.

The 10 best hidden gem bars in Brussels

  1. 01

    Hortense

  2. 02

    Goupil le Fol

  3. 03

    Au Bon Vieux Temps

  4. 04

    The Flemish

  5. 05

    Green Lab

  6. 06

    BarBeton

  7. 07

    Liqué

  8. 08

    Chez Richard

  9. 09

    The Shadow

  10. 10

    À la Mort Subite

How Brussels hides its best

Hortense is the technical reference. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM.

European Editor — based in London. Twelve years across Soho, Marais and Mitte. Strong opinions about ice.

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