The Music Village ★ 4.3
€€€saint-geryWed-Sat 19:30 to 01:00
The Music Village in Brussels has been the jazz club on Rue des Pierres since 1989. Touring jazz and blues acts most nights, dinner service alongside the music, small intimate room.
Tip: Reserve a dinner table for the best seats; concert-only tickets stand at the back.
Botanique ★ 4.5
€€€european-quarterConcert nights from 19:30
Botanique in Brussels' Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is the converted greenhouse and orangery on Rue Royale. Touring indie and electronic acts across three rooms, with the Orangerie as the main hall.
Tip: Reserve online; the smaller Rotonde room hosts emerging acts. The cafe-restaurant runs through the day.
VK Concerts ★ 4.2
€€anderlechtConcert nights from 20:00
VK Concerts in Brussels' Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is the long-running concert hall on Rue de l'Ecole. Indie, electronic and world touring acts, with a 600-capacity main room.
Tip: Standing only; book through the VK website. The bar serves Belgian craft on tap during shows.
The Eight Rooftop ★ 4.3
€€€saint-geryTue-Sun 17:00 to 01:00
The Eight Rooftop on the 8th floor of the Bedford Hotel in Brussels' Saint-Gery runs cocktails with a city-wide view. DJ sets Thursday to Saturday, terrace open spring through autumn.
Tip: Reserve a terrace seat by 19:00 in summer. The cocktail menu changes seasonally; bottle service for groups of six.
Rooftop Perche ★ 4.2
€€saint-gillesTue-Sun 17:00 to 00:00, seasonal
Rooftop Perche on top of Jam Hotel in Brussels' Saint-Gilles serves cocktails with skyline views. Casual rooftop with a small kitchen, DJ programming Thursday to Saturday, summer-season only.
Tip: Open May to September. Reserve through the Jam Hotel app for a guaranteed seat in peak summer evenings.
Secret Rooftop by Warwick ★ 4.2
€€€saint-geryDaily 17:00 to 01:00, seasonal
Secret Rooftop in Brussels sits on top of the Warwick Hotel near the Grand Place. Cocktail list, view of the Grote Markt belfry, with summer programming through to late September.
Tip: Reserve a table for sunset; the rooftop closes if weather drops below 10C and reopens spring through autumn.