The Stage ★ 4.1
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Saint GeryThu-Sat 22:00-04:00
The Stage in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the drag-and-pop bar on Rue du Marche au Charbon, in the LGBTQ quarter. Drag shows Friday night.
TipDrag shows start at 23:30 Fridays. The smoking terrace at the back is the quieter conversation spot.
Lapin ★ 4.0
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Saint GeryThu-Sun 22:00-04:00
Lapin in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the small dance bar on Rue du Marche au Charbon, part of the LGBTQ quarter. Disco and pop main floor, packed Friday.
TipFree entry Thursday to Sunday. The Sunday tea-dance afternoons run from 16:00 in summer.
Chez Maman ★ 4.0
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Saint GeryThu-Sun 22:00-04:00
Chez Maman in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the long-running drag-and-cabaret bar on Rue des Grands Carmes. Drag shows Friday and Saturday nights.
TipDrag shows from 23:00; cover charge applies on show nights. Reservations not taken.
L'Archiduc Listening Sessions ★ 4.2
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DansaertMon-Wed 16:00-01:00, no live music
L'Archiduc weeknight sessions in Brussels' Dansaert run jazz vinyl listening sets from the bar. No live music Mon-Wed, the bar staff curate the records.
TipQuiet weekday cocktail bar; the records are the entertainment, with no service interruption.
Le Walvis ★ 4.3
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DansaertDaily 17:00-02:00
Le Walvis in Brussels' Dansaert is the corner bar on Rue Antoine Dansaert that pulls vinyl from a wall of records. Jazz and electronic listening sets.
TipLocals' bar with vinyl spinning all night. The early evening jazz sets give way to electronic after 22:00.
Kafka Bar ★ 4.1
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Sainte CatherineDaily 18:00-02:00
Kafka in Brussels' Sainte-Catherine is the literary bar with vinyl sessions on Rue de la Vierge Noire. Belgian craft beer, vodka selection, low-lit booths.
TipQuiet weeknights for conversation; the vinyl programming runs Wednesday and Thursday.