BB
25 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
BB is a newly opened LGBTQ-oriented music bar spread over two floors, set in the heart of Brussels' gay street. It opened its doors in November 2025.
Bars
Cabaret Mademoiselle
53 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
A cozy, gay-friendly cabaret bar staging burlesque and "boylesque" performances. The crowd is mixed, and the intimate setting makes for a close-up night of entertainment.
Castro Brussels
94 Rue Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
Castro Brussels is an LGBTQ-oriented bar with a small terrace facing the street. It pours both Irish and Belgian beers, and wolves and otters are especially welcome.
Chez Maman
7 Rue des Grands Carmes (Lievevrouwbroersstraat), Brussels 1000
Chez Maman is a music bar in central Brussels that also hosts drag shows. The atmosphere is fresh and lively, and it avoids anything dated or tacky. The crowd is mixed and fairly young for the first two to three hours, then gradually becomes more gay as the night goes on.
Dolores
40 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
Dolores is a small, gay-oriented bar in central Brussels with a cosy, relaxed feel. It also has a terrace facing the street, so you can enjoy a drink outdoors.
Eclipse by Marvin
5 Rue des Riches Claires (Rijke Klarenstraat), Brussels 1000
Eclipse by Marvin is a small, gay-friendly bar in the heart of Brussels that opened in January 2026. It has a terrace facing the street, making it a pleasant spot to stop for a drink in the city center.
HomoErectus Bar
5 Rue Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
A compact queer cafe-bar in central Brussels, run by the fetish shop Spit It Out. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from late afternoon until midnight.
Jungle Bar
52 Rue des Pierres (Steenstraat), Brussels 1000
Cocktail bar decorated in an Indian style, welcoming to LGBT guests and attracting a mixed crowd.
La Reserve
2A Petite Rue au Beurre (Korte Boterstraat), Brussels 1000
La Reserve is a rustic-style bar just steps from the Grand Place (Grote Markt) and holds the title of the oldest gay bar in Brussels.
Le Baroque
44 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
Le Baroque is a gay bar with a rustic feel in the middle of Brussels. It is welcoming to bears and anyone who enjoys a relaxed, down-to-earth place for a drink.
Le Belgica
32 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
Le Belgica is among the liveliest queer bars in Brussels, with DJs playing live sets at the weekend. It is a classic stop before heading to the clubs, and it has kept pace with changing trends and musical tastes. The bar opened in the mid-eighties as a kitsch answer to the polished, upmarket style of the era, and its worn, shabby decor has since made it a local institution.
Station Bxl
27 Rue du Marché au Charbon (Kolenmarkt), Brussels 1000
Station Bxl is a welcoming, cosy bar on Brussels' well-known gay street, offering a relaxed spot to meet up and enjoy a drink in the city centre.
The Agenda
Plattesteen 18/20, Brussels 1000
The Agenda is a queer-inclusive bar in the heart of Brussels, welcoming a diverse crowd for evening drinks and late nights out.