After trying another well known cocktail bar in Brussels, we were recommended The Modern Alchemist…read more We'd known about this spot, but hadn't yet given it a try. Since the wife and I have really been into cocktails lately, trying to learn as much as we can, and trying new things, we decided to check them out on a Friday night. The bartender, Mica was so kind and friendly to my wife and me. We sat at the bar to watch him work, and to admittedly pick his brain when it came to ingredients. The wife tried a classic Mai Tai and I had their Cognac Safe Ticket. You can find descriptions of their house cocktails in the pictures. I absolutely loved the CST, and found it to be so delicious with it's hint of pear. We ordered a cheese plate and two more drinks, a Dill Breaker and An Apple A Day Keeps the COVID Away... Which despite the long name, was easily, without a doubt, the one of the best cocktails my wife and I have ever had! We enjoyed talking to them about their rums, especially their Trinidadian rums. They let us try some vermouths and other ingredients we and been curious about, and the bartender was so open to all our questions and provided some great conversation as well! The vibe of this place is great. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice date spot, or for great cocktails. We can't wait to go back!

From the owner: The Modern Alchemist | Ben, Chris, and Seb's bar welcome you in a warm atmosphere with a neat…read moreindustrial decor. The best artisanal cocktails and premium rums in the heart of Saint-Gilles.

The atmosphere here was outstanding. The music was the best flashback R&B/Hip-hop I've heardread more

If you're into well crafted cocktails this is a place for you. I just stick to the best cocktail…read morebar in town.. The bartender take his time elaborating the drinks to perfection and you won't be disappointed. Besides: the friendly, warm and cosy atmosphere, makes the Skylab a great place for a date:-)

What a gem! First day in Brussels and this was the best way to end the night. I recognized the…read moreowner from her caricature in the menu, and when speaking to her I quickly discovered she is as friendly as the cartoon makes her seem. We she learned we are traveling, she gave us hand written notes of recommendations for our time in Belgium! Hospitality is above and beyond . The drinks were equally strong and creative. Good vibes all around. Luckily, we are staying around the corner, so this won't be the last time we visit.

I loved this cocktail bar find. They graciously accommodated our party of 8 and were so kind. I…read moreloved the natural feel in the bar. Every single cocktail was SO good. I could have stayed for more. There was a cocktail for every taste. I look forward to our next trip!

This is a beautiful cocktail bar! It has meticulous bohemian design inspired with tones from the…read moreEast with a little sprinkled Belgian art nouveau. You walk through the door and there is color, romantic lighting, loungy chairs, and subtle incense in the air...it is a treat for the senses. Visually, olfactory, and of course gustatory. The cocktail menu is unique and extensive, with instructions for the customer to be open to experience; they don't serve the standard cocktail, they want you to explore and try something new. This, along with the intimacy of the place (big groups are discouraged, with tables up to 4 people) makes this the perfect cocktail place. Truly a beautiful place!

This was our second time to Green Lab. The first, the wife and I went to sample some gins we were…read moreinterested in trying. This time, we went to get the taste of bad, watery cocktails from dinner out of our mouths. The wife was interested in trying absinthe the drip way. She got an absinthe vert, canne to the table with the fountain, sugar cube, the whole shabang. I ordered Corto Maltesse the Mandarine Napoléon which had Litchi et Cardamome, Prosecco, Eau Pétillante, Citron. Delicious. I can recommend this spot highly for the gin, of course, as well as their cocktails. Well prepared. Also, only 6€ for the absinthe? Looks like we'll be coming more often to share a fountain!

Sometimes you just stumble into the right spot, killer gin & tonic menu where you can mix and match…read morethe different flavor profiles of dry, floral, fruity, spicy, herbal (categories) of gin vs dry, ginger, herbal, floral, lemon flavors & aromas of tonic. I recommend the copperhead or uppercut guns, both local Belgium

Awesome little cocktail spot located directly near Grand Place in the heart of Brussels…read more This place has an amazing cocktail selection and is worth a visit if you're in the area...

Beautiful cocktail place with great service. Stopped by for some cocktails pre dinner, I got the…read morecocktail of the moment and husband got the New York sour. Both very good! Servers were so polite and friendly. Recommend

Want a cool cocktail bar with a French Bulldog as it's mascot? Well here you go! This place is…read moretucked away off a side street off Louise and is the perfect place for a date. I went with the wife on a cute little terraces-are-now-open date. We didn't really know what to expect, but after seeing the menu online, we knew it would be cool. The atmosphere was so laid back. The service was great, though it was slightly slow when it came to delivering our charcuterie platter, but it was so good it didn't really matter. Plus we weren't in a rush. We had two cocktails each. The wife got the Very Berry and a Poloma, I got the Frida's Margarita and the Pura Vida. The drinks were made to perfection. The vibe was cool. The staff was cool. The little frenchy, Edgar, is cool. It's cool.

This place is a little speakeasy style spot just off the Main Street. It's tiny, but I like it that…read moreway. It's a great spot for a first date. The drinks are strong in the best way, with many classic options plus some others of course. There is a small snack menu as well. If I was visiting for more than a weekend I'd make this my regular spot. Stop in if you are in the area. Bring a friend, a date, your significant other. Enjoy the drinks and the vibe. I doubt you'll regret your visit.

Really exquisite 7 course dinner. From the very first amuse bouche down to the final drop of wine,…read morethis unique experience made my first days at Brussels truly memorable. What I particularly appreciated was the high quality gluten free alternatives that Humus x Hortense had to offer. Highly recommended dinner / experience !

Last time we walked in ... it was full ... they told us to Book in advance ... so far so good…read more The other day ... I tried to Book ... 5 times ... nobody ever picked up the phone ... left a message ... never got an answer ... Very very frustrating. How long do you think you can you get away with such a poor customer experience ? As long as your fancy cocktail star makes the buzz ... after I am not very hopeful for your business ...

An AWESOME PLACE for mixology, killer drinks and great atmosphere. Was an old pharmacy 100yrs ago…read moreand is now a mixology bar. We sat upstairs. We are coming back tomorrow night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Awesome spot, well worth checking out, especially if you're a tourist-it's something to talk…read moreanonymously when you get home! The bartender from another local bar told us to check this place out, and although it ended up being a little bit of a search mission, it was well worth the detour. When we arrived they asked if we had a reservation (Sat evening). We said no, and they said that was okay, they had seats downstairs. There's a prohibition like feel meets 1920s themed mental patient/witch doctor like vibe, making you want to instagram every little thing you see. We walked past the first floor, down some stairs to a little area with couch like seats and then down to the downstairs floor. Interesting bar with lots of unique contraptions in glass underneath the actual bar, as well as a giant stuffed lion with a bandage wrapped around his head. They had a fair impressive list of cocktails, but keep In mind, none of them were cheap. The waiter did also promise to make whatever drink we liked. I ended up going with the Pisco Sour and my gf had a random drink they made which she really liked. Definitely an awesome bar...reminds me of something great you would see in Brooklyn! It looked like there were a lot of local here!

Great discovery in my neighborhood in Brussels. At first I was a bit skeptical because the street…read moreisn't very nice and I hadn't heard much about it. But I was pleasantly surprised when I went there for drinks one evening. I chose the homemade ice tea as usual and have become quite an expert in this field, so trust me when I say this one was reaaallyy good! They basically make it as if it was a cocktail so they take their time and use nice ingredients. And by that I mean it has the quality of a cocktail but definitely not the price! All the drinks have very reasonable prices and it is therefor the perfect place to go with friends and stay for a few hours without ending up completely broke. The atmosphere also lends itself for fun nights with friends and the decoration is cool with a view on a very tiny but green and jungly garden. It may not have the "wauw" interior you'll find in some other places but it's definitely more casual, friendly and budget-proof than the super hip places you'll find in the neighborhood. It's a perfect in-betweener for when you don't want to spend a lot of money in a too fancy place but still want to sit in a nice looking bar with a friendly and easy feel.

Great little belgian gem of a bar. Great teas -- but what's really great is a Tripel Karmeliet on…read moretap.