Updated on May 26, 2020 by pierre

#BucketList: The best cocktail bars in Brussels: 

In Brussels, you can quickly let yourself be convinced to enter a bar when happy hour. However, we will often regret it quickly once the cocktail arrives on the table. How many times have we received a mojito without mint, fresh out of its “PreMixed” bottle. It is for this reason that insideBrussels reveals to you, The best, the best of the best cocktail bar in Brussels. Add them to your bucketlist to take your dear and tender for a romantic drink. We chose the bars of Brussels which offer the most surprising cocktails. In short, those that are as beautiful for the eyes as for the mouth. All this, to be discovered in moderation of course.

1. THE MODERN ALCHEMIST: rum revisited in Saint-Gilles

If you think you know what a good cocktail is, push the door of the alchemist in Saint-Gille. In this bar opened in 2018, we find flavors never encountered. The place is rather comfortable, welcoming and warm. We will immediately notice the professionalism of bartenders. On the menu, bold creations, but also revisited classics. Of course, there is also tailor-made. Note that it is better to love the rum… It is the favorite ingredient of the three young founders. If it's not the case, their gin cocktails are also to die for. Once leaning on the bar, take a moment to admire the preparation of the cocktails… Impressive, a show in its own right. As much for the eyes as for the taste, this alchemist will make you discover his art. Some would say it's expensive (a glass costs between 12 and 14€). It is however only 3 euros more than a bad mojito downtown.

Avenue Adolphe Residence 55, 1060 Saint-Gilles

2. Chemistry & Botanic's: Cocktail Bar with "spicy" cocktails

Passing by chance, one could quickly confuse it with a flower or bonsai shop. However, it is indeedan excellent cocktail bar to discover urgently. Each cocktail brings its surprises. The cocktail bar did not choose its name by chance. Their cocktails are carefully designed based on exotic spices, herbs and fruits, giving each sip an exquisite flavor. Each cocktail begs to be tried and turns out to be a unique creation. Most of the time, the twists are homemade (black pepper syrup, foam, etc.). In short, we have found a must that you will never get tired of… the menu changes every 3 months. If you do BOB, they'll make you equally delicious mocktails. The place is rather quiet so ideal to go as a couple and talk.

Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 49, 1000 Brussels

3. The Green Lab: A Gin'to revisited in a bar with an incredible setting

Here is a bar that continues to be talked about. There's a good reason behind it: a menu of over 246 varieties of different gin. In this place with an incredible setting and atypical decor, the Gin and tonic is shaken in all flavors. Here the Gin and tonic is somehow revisited. Here, we don't serve balloon glasses filled with gin and tonic, but rather a whole cocktail skilfully prepared and, for example, embellished with Prosecco or even absinthe. Some will find it a bit expensive, but we are talking about quality cocktails here. If you're not into gin, you should find your account among whiskeys, rums and Tequila.

Avenue Louise 520, 1000 Brussels.

4. Life is beautiful: the pretty cocktails on rue Dansaert

In this small bar located in rue Dansaert, the cocktails are beautiful! Pretty for the eyes, but also in the mouth. Since 2016, LIB lives thanks to Harouna and Karoline, a couple passionate about cocktails. Their menu changes frequently. Their menu is inspired by the businesses that surround them. Don't be surprised if your cocktail arrives in a flower pot or accompanied by a cactus. If you don't find your account there, don't hesitate to ask, they will be happy to help you by offering a creative and surprising cocktail. It feels good even when it's full. In short, in this pretty, quite intimate bar, all those who like to drink a good cocktail in a simple and relaxed setting.