Gay Guide Brussels
HOTELS · ACCOMMODATION
- Hotel Café Pacific
57, Rue Antoine Dansert
+32-2-2130080
Budget hotel in the center
- Résidence Les Ecrins
Rue du Rouleau, 15
+32 22193657
Brussel’s little Diamond. A large century-old building located in the heart of Brussel, near the major monuments and the best known restaurants. All shopping and major tourist attractions are within walking distances as well as it is the gay life and entertainment.Spacious rooms with TV, telephone and private bathroom (some have shared bath). Also fully equipped apartments with kitchen, bedroom, living room and private bathroom - with its 70 sqm this is also a perfect place for longer stays.Rates from € 50,- to € 150,- based on room category and occupancy. Higher rates and minimum stays may apply for holidays and special events. Please note that rates are subject to change without notice.
BARS · CAFÉS
- Amalgame
45, rue des Pierres
+32-473621376
Tue-Sat from 22h, Mon 5am-9am
- Le Baroque
44, Rue Marche au Charbon
+32 492031608
daily from 17h
A cosy gay bear bar in belgium with DJs from Thursday till Sunday included.
- Le Belgica
32, Rue Marche au Charbon
Thu-Sat 20-3h, Sun 20-2h
- La Boule Rouge
52, rue des pierres
+32 2 83 05 729
open from 18h
After walking on the Grand Place and its surroundings, La Boule Rouge is a must!Located in the epicenter of the gay district, this cabaret and karaoke welcomes you in an intimate place, with irresistible charm.KARAOKE: You failed the casting of The Voice? Have you fallen victim to the terrifying ""New Star"" jury? Do not give up your quarter of an hour of celebrity. Because La Boule Rouge presents its Karaoke parties every day from 18h to midnight except Fridays and Saturdays from 18h to 22h.CABARET Come laugh, dream and sing with our artists who will make you travel from French songs to international variety, without forgetting the icons of today. Humor, emotion, glam, fantasy ... are waiting for you on Fridays and Saturdays Show Time 22h30.HAPPY HOUR 18h-21h: 2 cocktails for 1 and Jupiler 50cl for 4 €
- Castro Brussels
94 rue marche au charbon
from 11am
New place in Brussels, right in the middle of all gay life...
- Chez Dolores
40, Rue Marche au Charbon
- Chez Maman
7, Rue des Grands Carmes
+32 25028696
Fri-Sat from 23h
- Le Detour
57, Rue des Pierres
+32 477923596
Fri-Wed from 18h
The former Homo Erectus. Nice and cosy place. Personal atmosphere. Close to Grand’ Place. Un accueil personnalisé. Une ambiance conviviale, des animations et des patrons sympas. A deux pas de la Grand Place.
- L‘Homo Erectus
5, Rue du Marche au Charbon
+32 492 55 91 55
daily 17-3h
Next to Grand Place. Comfortable, friendly and personal atmosphere with nice background music.
Situé a deux pas de la Grand Place. Bar avec une atmosphere feutrée une agréable musique d'ambiance et un accueil personnalisé, mais c'est aussi une ambiance beaucoup plus chaude que vous découvrirez dans son petit sous-sol très cosy.
- Taverne Plattesteen
Rue Marche au Charbon, 41
+32 25128203
daily from 12h noon
- RainbowHouse
Kolenmarkt 42, Rue du Marché au Charbon
+32 2 503 59 90
Wed+Thu 19-23h, Fri+Sat 19-24h
The Rainbowhouse is the umbrella of the LGBTQI+-organisations in Brussels, where anyone can meet and find information relevant to the LGBTQI+ community. Our volunteers run the café on Wed+Thu from 19-23h, Fri+Sat from 19-24h, occasionally on Sundays.
- La Reserve
Rue Petit au Beurre, 2A
+32 25116606
open daily from 15h
This bar is a must! Oldest established gay bar in Brussels with a friendly staff and a neighborhood feel warm, charming and welcoming. Great music. Mixed Ages. Everyone eventually spends time at La Reserve.
- Station BXL
27, rue Marche au Charbon
+32 2 6083041
Tues to Sun from 17h
Very popular bar. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Tels Quels Café
Place de la Liberté 4
+32 25124587
Fri 18-0h, Sat 18-1h, Sun 18-23h
The Gay and Lesbian Meeting Point.
Le lieu de rendez-vous des gays, des lesbiennes et de leurs amis
CLUBS
- LA DEMENCE
208 Rue Blaes
+32 2 2329688
open from 10pm until the next day
There are 12 parties a year including several dancefloors with international DJs, Gogos, darkrooms and lots of cute boys from all the countries around. Besides that there are 2 huge main parties at Easter and Halloween. Check dates on website www.lademence.com
- REVELATION Party
Rue des Capucines, 63 (at Bazaar Club)
+032-2 511 26 00
From 10 pm till very late
REVELATION is Brussels’ gay party for anyone into fetish and their friends. Everybody is welcome to come and enjoy the great music at our amazing venue: Bazaar Club, Brussels.
- You Night Club
Rue Duquesnoy 18
+32 2 639 14 00
Every Sundays The YOU Flash has become an institution in the Belgian Gay scene... It has a very friendly atmosphere and no attitude... It hosts a wide range of live acts and happenings with dj‘s Alex Chesko, Andrei, Pierre Djosh & guests... Entrance is 10€ with 1 free drink tickets. Come and party!!!!
FETISH BARS & CRUISE CLUBS
- Stammbar
114, rue Marche au Charbon
+32 471 801439
daily from 21h, Sun also 15-19h
The No.1 gay cruise club in Brussels
SHOWS
- La Boule Rouge
52, rue des pierres
+32 2 83 05 729
open from 18h
After walking on the Grand Place and its surroundings, La Boule Rouge is a must!Located in the epicenter of the gay district, this cabaret and karaoke welcomes you in an intimate place, with irresistible charm.KARAOKE: You failed the casting of The Voice? Have you fallen victim to the terrifying ""New Star"" jury? Do not give up your quarter of an hour of celebrity. Because La Boule Rouge presents its Karaoke parties every day from 18h to midnight except Fridays and Saturdays from 18h to 22h.CABARET Come laugh, dream and sing with our artists who will make you travel from French songs to international variety, without forgetting the icons of today. Humor, emotion, glam, fantasy ... are waiting for you on Fridays and Saturdays Show Time 22h30.HAPPY HOUR 18h-21h: 2 cocktails for 1 and Jupiler 50cl for 4 €
- Chez Maman
7, Rue des Grands Carmes
+32 25028696
Fri-Sat from 23h
RESTAURANTS · EATING OUT
- Taverne Plattesteen
Rue Marche au Charbon, 41
+32 25128203
daily from 12h noon
SAUNAS
- Club 3000
Boulevard Jamar 9
+32 25221050
open 24/7 nonstop
Bar, sauna hammam, cinema, sex shop, whirlpool, showers, video cabins, labyrinth, massage, outdoor terrace. The biggest and most hot sauna in Belgium.
- La Griffe
Rue de Dinant 41-43
+32 25126251
daily 12-21h
Gay Sauna
- Macho Sauna
106 Rue Marche au Charbon
+32 25135667
Monday to Thursday from 12h to 24h AND Friday to Sunday Non-stop!
The BIGGEST and most POPULAR gay sauna in Belgium.
Sauna, Steam bath, Whirlpool, Pool, Relax Rooms, Darkroom, S/M Room, Fitness, Massage, TV, Video, Snacks, Bar and Outdoor Terrace. Freshly renovated, new staff, very clean and the most popular sauna in Belgium. A Must!
Special prices for young people... 15€ if you are under 25y! On Monday ONLY 7€ if you are under 25y! And Only 10€ on Wednesday if you are under 30 years! Every Thursday it‘s 15€ for everybody. NAKED EVERY TUESDAY! Come and relax yourself AFTER LA DEMENCE AND AFTER LA REVELATION.
More info on our website www.machosauna.be
- L‘Oasis
10, Rue van Orley
+32 22180800
Open daily from 11.30-24h
Nice place. Sauna, Turkish steam bath, jacuzzi, massage pool, cold bath, relax rooms and bar. Amazing buffets on Fri, Sat + Sun 20-21.30h and Tuesdays from 20h. Brunch on Sundays from 12-14.30h
SEX SHOPS
- Argos Entertainment Shop
Rue des Riches Claires, 13
+32 2 5029249
10-22h
DVDs, Poppers, Accessoires, Underwear, Gadgets, Magazines. Everything for all your needs...
SHOPS
- ADDIKT 100% pure fetish
Rue Marché au Charbon, 3
Sunday-Monday-Tuesday 13:00-19:00 Wednesday-Thursday 13:00-20:00 Friday-Saturday 13:00-21:00
Fetish store in downtown Brussels. Very friendly staff.
- 2Be Brussels
29 Rue du Lombard
+32 2 503 50 84
11.30-19h, Sun 14-18h, Tue closed
We‘re a specialised store for Underwear, Swimwear, Fashion, Sportswear and Loungewear exclusively for men! We sell Emporio Armani EA7, Diesel, Olaf Benz, Hom, Manstore, ES Collection, Addicted, PUMP!, Andrew Christian, aussieBum… and so much more! We are a unique store, being the only one in Belgium to focus on men when it comes to underwear and swimwear, but we also have an entire selection of fashion, sportswear and loungewear. We want to be able to offer something to every single man out there, which is why we’ve decided to diversify in our collections. Whether you like briefs, trunks, boxers, jocks or thongs, we’ve got something for you.
Furthermore we have a huge selection of T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, PJs, socks… And all of this of prime quality, using only the best materials like cotton, polyester, microfiber, modal… So whether you’re looking for those classic white briefs or the colorful boxers; the perfectly fitting speedo or the coolest board shorts; the most comfy pair of sweatpants or your favorite pair of jeans; a breathable tank top or a fun T-shirt… we’ve got it all! You can find our store in the very heart of Brussels, the heart of Europe, so please stop by anytime to say hi! Or you can get crazy on our webshop, order all you ever wanted and have it delivered right to your door. On the comfort of the internet… Our mission is to help you find your perfect outfit, so that from early in the morning, after that fresh shower, you can slip into your favorite undies and have an amazing day! Eventually, all we want to see are happy cheeks…
- BORISBOY
Rue du Midi, 95
+32-2-5032292
Mon-Thu 12-20h, Fri+Sat 12-01h, Sun 13-18h
Great fetish store. Leather - Rubber - Underwear – Toys
- Man to Man
11, Rue des Riches Claires
+32 25140296
Leather rubber twisted gear hairdresser
- Obsessd
Rue Marché au Charbon, 95
Sunday-Monday-Tuesday 12:00-19:00 Wednesday-Thursday 12:00-20:00 Friday-Saturday 12:00-22:00
New store! Girls fetish outfits and toys are present at Obsessd
TRAVEL SERVICES
- HOLIDAYPRIDE
Avenue Louise 51
+32 25027377 http://www.holidaypride.be
Mon-Fri 09-17h30
Holidaypride is a travel agency offering a specialised and professional travel service for gays, lesbians and their friends. Contact us for the mainstream holiday makers, gay tour operators, gay hotels and cruises, gay honeymoons, cheap fight tickets or hotel nights around the world or tailor made luxury holidays. ATLANTIS and RSVP cruises and resorts. Visit our website www.holidaypride.be and book online or visit our agency in Brussels.
TOURIST INFO
- Visit Brussels
Grand Place
https://visit.brusselsThe Brussels tourist agency office at Grand Place
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS · HELP
- Aide Info Sida
45, Rue Duquesnoy
+32 25142965
18.00 to 21.00 PM
7/7 Helpline 0800-20120 every day from 18-21h + tests HIV in Brussels (second and fourth monday every month, 18-21h) all are free of charge and anonymous. Information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or infections (STIs).
- Alias
Kolenmarkt 33 rue du marché au charbon
+32 485 687 035
Tuesday : 10h-21h Wednesday/Thursday/Friday : 10h-17h
Service provider about health and social for male and trans sex workers in Brussels Social and administration help, medical permanence, various activities, Internet permanence, etc...
- Brussels Gay Sports
42, rue Marche au Charbon
BGS provides its members with the opportunity to practice sport and other activities in a welcoming and friendly setting, where the pleasure of being together, of sharing and meeting each other takes precedence over the competitive nature of sport.
- EX AEQUO
29, rue des pierres
+32 27362861
Free & anonymous HIV/syphilis tests - Chemsex & HIV+ men support groups - Gay & sero-friendly doctors - Info on PrEP. Go to an emergency service in any hospital up to 48 hours after having been exposed to HIV. Call us! We're here to help!
- Genres d‘à côté
42, Rue du Marche au Charbon
Gay & lesbian monthly screenings @ cinéma Arenberg. Pink Screens Film Festival about alternative genders & sexualities @ Cinema Nova.
- MSC Belgium
rue marché au charbon 114
Association of gay men in leather, rubber and uniform. Monthly gaterings in gear to meet other leathermen.
Verein schwuler Männer in Leder, Gummi und Iniform. Monatliche Treffen.
- RainbowHouse
Kolenmarkt 42, Rue du Marché au Charbon
+32 2 503 59 90
Wed+Thu 19-23h, Fri+Sat 19-24h
The Rainbowhouse is the umbrella of the LGBTQI+-organisations in Brussels, where anyone can meet and find information relevant to the LGBTQI+ community. Our volunteers run the café on Wed+Thu from 19-23h, Fri+Sat from 19-24h, occasionally on Sundays.
- Tels Quels
Place de la Liberté 4
+32 2 502 00 70
Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.00 am
LGBT organization for individuals and groups with bar, library, film festival and social service. Centre d'éducation permanente de la Communauté française de Belgique et Centre d';Action Sociale Globale agréé par la Commission communautaire française. social service.