Brussels gay bars

Cabaret Mademoiselle

Friday, Saturday 8:00 PM/9:00 PM - 2:00 AM/3:00 AM

A diminutive, LGBTQ-affirming cabaret venue with burlesque (and boylesque) performances.
A diverse clientele.
Entrance fee: roughly 20 to 30 euros.

cabaretmademoiselle.be

@ 53 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs)

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Castro Brussels

Daily, except Tuesday, from 3:00 PM

An LGBTQ+ oriented bar possessing a small outdoor patio.
Serving Irish and Belgian beers.
Friendly to all, including wolves and otters.

@ 94 Rue Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Anneessens, Bourse

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Chez Maman

Friday, Saturday from 9:30 PM (1st Friday of the month from 12:00 AM)

A musical establishment featuring drag performances. A vibrant, modern ambiance. The clientele is quite diverse, especially during the first few hours, becoming more of a gay gathering later.
First Friday of the month: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM. Cabaret show (requires reservation).
Entry: 10 to 20 euros.

chezmaman.be

@ 7 Rue des Grands Carmes (Lievevrouwbroersstraat)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs)

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Jungle Bar

Wednesday-Saturday starting at 8:00 PM

A cocktail bar with an Indian design. Welcoming to LGBT people, and featuring a mixed crowd.

junglebar.be

@ 52 Rue des Pierres (Steenstraat)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs)

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Le Belgica

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM; Thursday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM/3:00 AM; Friday, Saturday 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM; Sunday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Likely the busiest gay bar in Brussels. Live DJs on the weekends.
›A stalwart, and a vital pre-club stop, Le Belgica has continually adapted to music trends.‹ (Time Out, 2001)
›Commencing in the mid-eighties as an alternative, quirky bar to the polished trends of the time, its somewhat worn décor has made it a celebrated establishment.‹ (The Bulletin, 1994)

@ 32 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs)

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Potiche

Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 PM - 12:30 AM; Friday, Saturday 5:30 PM - 3:00 AM; Sunday 5:30 PM - 12:30 AM

A newly opened cabaret/bar in central Brussels, near Grand Place.
Features drag cabaret performances, drag bingo, karaoke, and more.

potiche.brussels

@ 10 Petite Rue au Beurre (Korte Boterstraat)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs), De Brouckère

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Station Bxl

Tuesday-Thursday 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM; Friday, Saturday 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM; Sunday 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM; in summer from 4:00 PM

A welcoming, intimate bar in Brussels' gay district.

facebook.com/station.bxl

@ 27 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt)
Brussels 1000

Metro: Bourse (Beurs)

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The Agenda

Tuesday, Wednesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM; Thursday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM; Friday, Saturday 5:00 PM - 4:00 AM

A welcoming and inclusive queer bar centrally located in Brussels.

theagendabxl.be

@ Plattesteen 18/20
Brussels 1000