5 lgbtq+ worth the night across Belgium, editor-ranked. All Belgium guides.
Le Belgica ★ 4.3 · Brussels
saint-gery · Rue du Marche au Charbon 32, 1000 Brussels
Le Belgica in Brussels' Saint-Gery has been the canonical gay bar on Rue du Marche au Charbon since the 1990s. Two floors, pop and house Thursday to Sunday, mixed crowd, free entry.
Tip: Free entry every night. Friday and Saturday queues from 23:30; the upstairs floor runs harder than the ground bar.
The Stage ★ 4.1 · Brussels
saint-gery · Rue du Marche au Charbon 53, 1000 Brussels
The Stage in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the drag-and-pop bar on Rue du Marche au Charbon, in the heart of the LGBTQ quarter. Drag shows Friday night, packed dance floor, mixed crowd, no cover.
Tip: Drag shows start at 23:30 Fridays. The smoking terrace at the back is the quieter conversation spot.
Het Oud Canten Huis ★ 4.1 · Ghent
binnenstad · Kammerstraat 6, 9000 Gent
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.
Tip: Drag performances run on selected Saturday nights; check the Facebook page for the monthly event schedule.
Lapin ★ 4.0 · Brussels
saint-gery · Rue du Marche au Charbon 71, 1000 Brussels
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 and Saturday from 23:00.
Tip: Free entry Thursday to Sunday. The Sunday tea-dance afternoons run from 16:00 in summer.
Chez Maman ★ 4.0 · Brussels
saint-gery · Rue des Grands Carmes 7, 1000 Brussels
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, packed mixed crowd, no-fuss bar service.
Tip: Drag shows from 23:00; cover charge applies on show nights. Reservations not taken.