Nightlife and Entertainment

Archiduc

photo by: Antoine Huart

A legend among jazz lovers while oxned by Stan Brenders in the 50's and 60's, this intimate bar was given a new lease of live when Jean-Louis & Nathalie Hennart bought it from Brenders's widow in the mid 80's. The Hennarts have done little to change its unique atmosphère and celebrities - major, minor and wannabe - sit in the old velvet armchairs beneath the soaring pillars in an art-deco setting unchanged since 1937, shipping the best cocktails in town. Open every day from 4pm.

type:	Jazz
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address:	Rue Dansaert 6
ClosingTime:	no
tel:	+32 2 512 06 52
url:	www.archiduc.net
email:	archiduc@skynet.be

Magasin 4

Small converted warehouse, it is a great place for catching up-and-coming rock and indie bands. Only open for gigs, entrance about 7 USD, Metro: Yser

type:	Live Music
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address:	rue du Magasin 4
tel:	02 - 223 34 74

Goupil Le Fol

Groovy place that look a bit like a dump, nearby Manneken Pis. But don't let it's exterior fool you, for inside low ceilings, soft music and a lot of sofas make it a place to chill out. They have many imported special wines, which are simply delicious and off course, beer. A little expensive, but good for when one needs a break from the world.

type:	Casinos
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address:	22 rue de la Violette
tel:	02 511 1396

bar©ode

bar©ode
photo by: fab©ode

bar©ode is one of the most beautiful cocktail & dj- bars of Brussels. Featuring a huge cocktail selection with regular updates and exclusive mixes. The main area offers a unique classy hi-tech atmosphere, with dj-booth and tv-screen. The second floor is rather loungy and less noisy, with confortable leather chairs and wide tv-screen. bar©ode is the perfect place to start your clubbers agenda, enjoying some refreshing or explosive cocktails, together with the best deejays playing the latest club vibes... definatly a must try !

- Top DJs every weekend more..

type:	Clubs and dancing
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ClosingTime:	open 7/7 from 8pm
url:	www.barcode.dj
accessibility:	Train (Jette Station) - Tram & Bus (18,19,94,53)
address:	42 place Cardinal Mercier - Jette 1090 Brussels
email:	info@barcode.dj

Delirium

Delirium Cafe is located right in the center of Brussels within five minutes walk of the Grand Place. This bar is all about the beer, offering 2004 different variations, a Guiness World Record.  Look for the pink elephant.

type:	Beer Gardens
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ClosingTime:	4:00
tel:	02/514 44 34
url:	www.deliriumcafe.be
address:	Impasse de la Fidelité-Getrouwheidsgang 4A

Le Java

Perfect bar with a good atmosphere and an interesting setting. Have an eye on Anna the barmaid and her cocktails (the best one is Steph & Rhum)

type:	Casinos
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address:	14 rue St Géry
tel:	02 512 3716
ClosingTime:	5

Grain de sable

type:	Jazz Music
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address:	Place du Grand Sablon 15

Kinepolis

Big cinema-complex with over 25 seperate screen and one IMAX-screen room (very big with superior sound). Is located near the Atomium and in the middle of Eurovillage, where one can find a lot of little bars and restaurants. You can also visit Mini Europe, all of Europe's most important buldings in a small version.

type:	Cinemas
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address:	Avenue du Centenaire 1
tel:	+32-2-4780450

Toone

Down the alley, cosy largely undiscovered bar belonging to the Toone puppet theatre.

type:	Bars & Pubs
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address:	petite rue des Bouchers 21

(Au) Soleil

Nice place with excellent seats both inside and outside during summer time.

type:	Bars & Pubs
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address:	86 rue Marché au Charbon
tel:	02 513 3430

A la Becasse

Old fashioned but cosy bar right near the Bourse. One of the few remaining venues for sampling lambic, along with other snacks.

type:	Bars & Pubs
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address:	11 Taborastraat / Rue Tabora

L'Atelier

Probably the most popular hang-out place for students. The reason being that they have a selection of 100+ different beers.

type:	Pubs
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address:	77 rue Elise
tel:	02 649 19 53

Le Bazaar

In the Marolles, split-level club with a dimly lit restaurant ustairs and a dance floor below playing funk, soul, rock and indie.

Website seems to say Le Bazaar only open Saturdays though.

type:	Clubs and dancing
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address:	rue des Capucins 63

L'Image de Notre Dame

At the end of a long alley, you will find this quiet bar, decorated like an old Dutch kitchen. Good range of specialty bers. Near the Grand Place.

type:	Bars & Pubs
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address:	Rue du Marché aux Herbes 6

Cartagena

Downtown club which offers the best and certainly the widest range of South American and Latin sounds in town. Attracts a late-twenties age group, and gets going around midnight. Open Friday and Saturday nights only.

type:	Dancing
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address:	rue du Marché au Charbon, 70

Le Cercle

Just off place du Grand Sablon. Live music several times a week: Jazz, Latino, French chansons ... A relaxed and easy atmosphere. Usually bands are very good.

type:	Live Music
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address:	rue du Saint Anne 20-22

A la Mort Subite

Popular bar with a wonderful 1920s interior. Snacks served, or just order a plate of nibbles - cheese cubes, salami, chips - to accompany your Mort Subite (sudden death) beer. Robert Cosgrove: Worth seeking out. A short walk from the train station and very close to the Grand Place. If you are looking for a good representation of the classic Lambic beer styles of Kriek and Gueuze, this is a very good place to start. The name, Mort Subite, means "Sudden Death," and comes from a dice game that was played there by local journalists.

type:	Bars & Pubs
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address:	rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagères 7

Les Jeux d’hiver

Situated in a forest 5-10 minutes taxi drive from Brussels centre it will not be the club you stumble over by coincidence.

Highly popular with the wealthy and posh Belgians, it caters to a crowd spanning all ages from 25 and up. Starting with a bar/launch atmosphere from 10:00 pm, the nightclub disco starts to get going closer to 01:00 am and into the early morning.

It is a “members club” so you need a bit of the right attitude and timing, arrive before 11:30 pm, to get in if you are a newcomer. Still, chances are you have to take the taxi more..

type:	Clubs and dancing
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address:	Bois de la Cambre
tel:	+32-2-6490864

Mystère

type:	Cabarets
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address:	Place Fontainas 4
tel:	+32-2-5122199

Le Cactus

type:	Nightclubs
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address:	Boulevard du Souverain 147
tel:	+32-2-6726701