Bachelor party in Brussels? Idea, restaurant & activities
Updated on May 27, 2024 by Pierre
The best ideas and activities for a bachelor party in Brussels!
Every year, Brussels aims to be a top destination for stag and hen parties, both Belgian and international! If you're a fan of good beer and perfectly crispy fries , here's a non-exhaustive list of activities to enjoy during your stag party in Brussels! Geek activities , restaurant ideas , and more... here's everything you'll need for a stag do in Brussels.
1. A tour of Brussels around a beer tasting.
Who would imagine a stag do in Brussels without a good beer? Brussels boasts numerous bars perfect for beer tastings, a great way for the groom-to-be to relax. During the day, we recommend booking a beer-themed tour , a subtle exploration of Brussels and its beers. A scavenger hunt is also an option. Allow 2-3 hours in your stag do schedule. We also suggest a visit to the Brussels Beer Project Brewery , which is available for group bookings only.
2. The Brussels bar crawl: a must to make your stag do/EVJF bubble.
Why not go on a Brussels pub crawl yourself? Here's a good idea! In the very soft but completely improbable category, we advise you to test a arranged cognac du Goupil the Fool ! The place is simply unusual ! Among the must-sees, the Delirium Coffee offers more than 3.000 beers on the menu. Spread over 3 floors, the bar offers 3 types of atmosphere. To end the evening, you can stay in the rue du Délirium, and go in particular at Floris to test the many absinthes (ask Absinthe pipe at the end of the evening, it does not appear on the map! Be careful all the time, the pipe absinthe is at your own risk… To be consumed in moderation). Finally, 4 free dancing bars in the heart of Brussels: Le Corbeau to dance on the tables), Madame Mustache (to meet Belgian stars incognito according to rumour), Havana Club, and the Bonnefoi (open until 5 am and more if you like).
3. A “bonne-franquette” restaurant in Brussels for a good time with friends before the wedding!
For a good laugh, there's only one place to go: Amadeo , the all-you-can-eat ribs specialist! For a more serious, refined meal, we recommend the unmissable Mémé Café near the Halles St Géry. Be sure to book in advance. Burger fan? You'll find what you're looking for at Ellis or Manhattn's Burger. For lunch only, we recommend La Mer du Nord (Nordzee), which offers a selection of fish, oysters, and other North Sea seafood at standing tables. It's a must if you like seafood! Find many other addresses on our website and in our article dedicated to all-you- can-eat ribs . If you're a mussel fan, you'll also have plenty of options. If you're on your way to the reception, with all the beer you've probably given the groom-to-be to drink, he'll surely be a little hungry around lunchtime, so don't forget the classic Belgian fries ! At Place Jourdan, you can enjoy your fries on the café terraces.
4. "Chill" outings on the Brussels rooftop (summer only)
Having a drink while soaking up the sunset is also possible in Brussels! Among the most popular rooftop bars are Parking 58 (large space), Beursschouwburg, Play Label Rooftop (above the bowling alley), Chez Henri & Agnès (very cozy), J'peux pas j'ai piscine (only on Wednesdays), and Là-Haut! If it's winter, replace the rooftop with one of the many happy hours or pleasant terraces in the center of Brussels . Some are heated. You wouldn't want to catch a chill before the wedding.
5. A few Brussels nightclubs to set the dance floor on fire.
Le Fuse for very electro music in a Berlin style (very dark), the Spirit in an old re-fitted church (more upmarket), Winter Games in the Bois de la Cambre (quite select), the Bloody Louis avenue Louise (very large space), and to a lesser extent, the Zodiac and the modern grocery store near the main square. The groom will be able to rehearse his future D-Day choreography. A last bachelor party will probably take place in one of these places.
Don't miss our article on where to go out in Brussels
6. Good all-you-can-eat brunches somewhere in Brussels.
In Brussels, expect to pay between €20 and €30 for an all-you-can-eat brunch . Ideally located on the rooftop of the Music Museum, the MIM offers a high-quality continental brunch. Brunch at Oma in Saint-Gilles boasts a truly generous buffet, Oriento on Place Jourdan serves Syrian and Lebanese cuisine, and Café Grand Central near Parc Léopold offers simple yet delicious dishes. What better way to treat the bride-to-be than to an amazing brunch?
You will find other addresses in our article " where to eat brunch in Brussels ".
7. Group indoor and outdoor activities in Brussels to challenge the bride and groom.
The future groom would probably like a Paintball, Laser Game indoor, Outdoor Laser Game, Virtual reality in a group (the one in Brussels is the first of its kind in Belgium), Karting, Escape Game, Bubble Soccer… There is no shortage of activities! And if you want to go on excursions in the surroundings, we recommend Sky Diving in a wind tunnel in Charleroi, indoor skiing in Maastricht (the largest in Europe), the tank à Sheer on the coast, or the karting in augmented reality of Mouscron (the first in the world!).
8. Cultural visits to make the funeral less alcoholic
The Royal Palace is only open for a few weeks a year. The Hall of Mirrors, covered in thousands of green beetles, is breathtaking. Near Cinquantenaire Park, we recommend the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, which houses an impressive collection of aircraft, cannons, and other military artifacts. This museum provides access to the top of the Cinquantenaire Arches . Just opposite, Autoworld brings together hundreds of classic cars . Exhibitions are sometimes temporary. Finally, there's the Museum of Fine Arts, the Magritte Museum , the Chocolate Museum , and the Hergé Museum for Tintin fans (though the latter is located in Louvain-la-Neuve).
9. Temporary parties and concerts like the Bozar
In the summer, the city center hosts several stages during the Brussels Summer Festival. Among the legendary concert venues, you'll find numerous international headliners at Ancienne Belgique, Cirque Royal, and Botanique. And for completely wild artistic evenings, the Antitapas and Recyclart events are among our favorites! For a drink surrounded by works of art accompanied by electronic music, the Bozar Nights at the Palais des Beaux-Arts are truly unique. Once a year in October, Brussels' Nuit Blanche (White Night) allows you to wander throughout the city, with cultural stops in unusual locations. A must-see!
10. Capture your stag do! Offer a souvenir film to the future groom!
What if you gave the bride/groom-to-be a souvenir video of your weekend ? Something truly unforgettable! Your amazing day with the guys, forever etched in your memory… You don't have more than a few people to spare? Around €5 per person ? If there are about ten of you, it's perfect! Have you checked out Rushmix.com ? The leading collaborative video mixing platform in Belgium (and France). All the stag/hen party participants upload their photos and videos privately to the platform. And bam! A real professional editor from Rushmix takes care of the rest and creates a video of your stag/hen party in no time! Their team of editors selects the best shots for a cinematic-quality film. You can send your files together and even pay as a group. To get 10% off this unique and original gift, enter the promo code : INSIDEBXL when you place your order! 🙂
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