L'Archiduc ★ 4.4
L'Archiduc in Brussels' Dansaert has been the jazz temple since 1937. Art Deco interior, live music every Saturday and Sunday at 17:00, cocktails poured from 16:00 to 05:00.
Signature drink: Classic Manhattan
Food: Bar snacks
TypeSpeakeasy cocktail bar
NeighbourhoodMarolles
HoursWed-Sun 17:00 to 02:00, closed Mon-Tue
Signature drinkTailor-made cocktails alongside classics in a 1930s speakeasy room
Food program: Cocktail-bar snacks
Location
Address: Rue de l'Epee 26, 1000 Brussels
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