Le Belgica is a compact, lively bar on Rue du Marche au Charbon, steps from the Grand Place, a Brussels institution since the mid-eighties with live DJs.
TipOrder the house drink, the Belgica, a homemade secret recipe served semi-frozen; there is no food on offer.
Het Oud Canten Huis on the Kammerstraat is Ghent's long-running LGBTQ+ bar near the centre, with a friendly mixed crowd, drag nights and a late license through the weekend.
TipDrag performances run on selected Saturday nights; check the Facebook page for the monthly event schedule.
Chez Maman is at Rue des Grands Carmes 7, with shows on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of public holidays from 21:30, no reservation, no seating.
TipFridays and Saturdays take no reservations and have no seating; the intimate shows on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month are by reservation only.