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.

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!

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:-)

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

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

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!

Food is what you can expect from any flashy place: ok-ish. I had some blue plastic mixed in with my…read morefood however, and while I mentioned it to the waiter, there was no reaction whatsoever.

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

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!

Cocktail specialist Hortense has partnered up with the lovely folks at Humus Botanical Gastronomy…read moreto offer an interesting new mix of food and cocktails (with or without alcohol if you're not into getting smashed at lunch/brunch time). The brunch formula on both Saturdays (Yes!) and Sundays is served in the form of a prix-fixe menu which will set you back 25€. Sounds a bit steep but it's more than justified. We got 5 servings of amazingly presented vegetarian dishes that all tasted heavenly. Everything was refined and surprising, and made use of local and seasonal products of high quality. Add in a great decor (ex-"La Mercerie") and very friendly staff, and you end up with one of the tastiest and healthiest brunches in the capital. PS. We haven't had the chance to try the cocktails just yet, but we will definitely be back!

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 !

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.