Brussels vibrant nightlife
Belgium is to beer what France is to wine. Naturally, Brussels boasts of a rich beer tradition and perhaps the widest variety of beer in Belgium. Tourists who love beer should sample the bitter “gueuze” and sweet “kriek” beers. Brussels is also the only place in the world that serves the "half-en-half" ("half and half") made out of white wine and champagne.
The nightlife of Brussels is vibrant and eclectic. It welcomes tourists with open arms and offers them a wide variety of entertainment options. The city’s beautiful people like to gather at the bistros on St. Catherine before partying at the clubs after midnight.
The following are some of the best pubs, clubs and bars in Brussels.
Brasserie De l'Union
If it’s atmosphere you want, this is the place. It has a huge wooden bar as well as wooden chairs and tables. The crowd is a diverse mix of locals, young people, business types and tourists. You can hear the raucous laughter from outside and, from inside, the warmth is palpable and comfortable. It’s even better in summer when they open the terrace and guests can wine and dine while overlooking Saint-Gilles.
Bier Circus
Yes, it’s a beer circus and it lives up to that billing. There’s a very wide range of beers, including very rare beers with a spectacular taste. Among the rare beers available are Lam Gods, which is brewed from figs, and Westvleteren, which was Belgium’s Beer of the Year in 2005 and one of the rarest beers around. Bier Circus is located at 57 Rue de l'Enseignement-Onderrichtsstraat.
Recyclart
Located at Rue des Ursulines 25, Marolles, Recyclart is a dancing hothouse where expert DJs play rock, electric music and techno while the lights dance frantically to the beat. Several of Recyclart’s young DJs have risen to national prominence in Belgium after getting their start here. This club is actually a recycled old train station that urban regeneration has turned into a hot party place. It operates as a café during the day and hosts art exhibits as well as livelihood projects for unemployed youth,
Mappa Mundo
This is one of the trendiest areas in Brussels with several top-flight cafes, bars and nightclubs. It’s as popular in the daytime as it is at night. You’re sure to find the perfect place here for whatever suits your taste. Located at Place Saint Géry-Sint Goriksplein 2, Mappa Mundo is a favorite hangout of trendy youngsters, tourists and thirtysomethings.
The Fuse
This club and disco put Brussels on the map of world-class clubbing. It’s considered a veritable temple to house music and has been a favorite gig for the best DJs in Europe and the USA for more than a decade. Their original DJ, DJ Pierre, has his own loyal fan base. Saturday night is frenzied, with over 2,000 dancers strutting their stuff on Fuse’s two dance floors. Fuse is located at Rue Blaes 208, Marolles.
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