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.
Tope ★ 4.3
€€€european-quarterDaily 17:00 to 01:00
Tope on the 22nd floor of The Hoxton Brussels runs Latin American food and cocktails with a 360-degree city view. Open year-round, with weekend DJ sets that pull a Friday-night Saint-Gery crowd.
Tip: Reserve via OpenTable; the corner tables face the Atomium. Sunday brunch lunch service runs 12:00 to 16:00.