What a gem! First day in Brussels and this was the best way to end the night. I recognized the owner 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. read more

Life is Beautiful - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brussels, BRU

I loved this cocktail bar find. They graciously accommodated our party of 8 and were so kind. I loved 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! read more

Lately the wife and I have really been into cocktails. We've been making our own at home, building our bar, and trying new things. We'd been wanting to go to Life is Beautiful for sometime now, so when they had an 11€ a cocktail special right before New Years, we jumped at the opportunity to try our fair share of their creations. This place is so, so nice. The owners were running the show the night we were there, making drinks and taking orders. We sat at the bar because we love to see the bartender work and we were greeted with such a friendly demeanor. We started off with a Say Cheese (description of the cocktails in the pictures) and a Serra. Both house creations that were so well done. We then followed that up with a Kavak and a Profumo Floreale... Again so well done. And lastly their LIB Tiki Junkie and maybe the best drink of the night, a Veni, Bibi, Vici with it's too die for camomile foam. ... There was also a cheese plate in there somewhere... I can't stress how nice they were to us. We asked all sorts of questions, they let us try a couple different alcohols we'd been curious about, and we're so open to our questions and boy did we learn a lot. Not only did we have some amazing drinks, but we had such an enjoyable time. I would highly recommend LIB to anyone looking for cocktails without the pretentiousness of some other cocktail bars. read more

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I was in Antwerp, and a cocktail bar owner told me that Life Is Beautiful was his favorite bar in Brussels, so I just had to visit. After a few drinks, I was convinced it might actually be the best cocktail bar in the world. The spot is easy to miss, as its signage is understated and not gaudy. There's sidewalk seating, and tables inside. I grabbed a seat at the bar because I love watching mixologists doing their thing. Their menu has something for everyone, and one look behind the bar and you'll see a ton of liquors from all over the world (their Japanese whiskey selection in particular was excellent) and a ridiculous selection of bitters. The first drink I ordered was the Matcha Picchu, which was their take on the pisco sour. I ordered it, and the mixologist Harouna brought it to me immediately. Turns out he made an extra, but for a second I thought I was in a Minority Report pre-cog bar. Either way, the result was the same - I had a particularly delicious cocktail in my hand. Well balanced and unique. For my second, I had the Tea Time, which was bourbon infused with Earl grey, with coconut syrup served in a teacup. No, really. It was awesome. The right amount of boozy body with a nice crispness perfect for summer. The bartender I interacted with the most was Chris, who took great care in crafting every single thing he made. If you get a chance to, watch him make an Under The Garden. They use a smoke gun to infuse the drink with smokiness with a potted plant on top. It's just something you have to watch. Anyway, I finished my day with a Japanese whiskey (wish I could've stayed longer, but I'd been drinking all day), and Chris asked if I wanted my photo on the wall. I struck a pose, they took a tiny Polaroid of me, and asked me to write something. I wrote "The best cocktail bar in Brussels!!!", but I'd like to officially amend that to "in the world". Review #2500! read more

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Simply a small cocktail bar with a really top-notch mixologist, Herbert. Give him a clue what you like and let him create. If you like a really good cocktail, highly recommend a stop to see these folks. read more

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This place is SO nice! It's all new and shiny, only 2 months open but they are doing such a great job! You have quite a lot of great cocktail bars in this part of Brussels, but this one really stands out. They really take their cocktails serious and it's just a place where you don't find your typical cocktail. These are really some of the best cocktails I've ever tasted. You should really try the 'underthegarden' cocktail, which is awesome. It's a spiced cocktail with a touch of berry and it smokes! The smoke actually gives this such a good and surprising flavour. Oh, and it comes with an actual 'garden' on top. There's also fingerfood available and you can rent this place for party's! Woopwoop. It's a rather small bar, with cosy interior. Complete with small lights, plants, cushions and everything! It's well located, close to the centre and the waterchannel, in the beautiful city of brussels. Really worth checking out. read more

Life is Beautiful - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brussels, BRU

All of the stars for Life is Beautiful!! Such a great little spot with a rotating cocktail theme each week! We were in town during cheese week and I am writing this review on my way back to the US: I am still dreaming of the goat cheese drink. Whether you like cheese or not, you can agree that the way the flavors are infused and married with the other ingredients is absolute perfection! This cocktail bar will be revered as my favorite of anywhere in the world, and I will most definitely be following to see what this bar does next! read more

Great cocktail bar with an awesome bartender. Suggested great places for us to visit during our stay in Brussels. Drinks were so fun and delicious!! read more

Life is Beautiful - Coordinates and the Gentleman. Delish! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brussels, BRU

This cocktail bar is so cute. It is dimly lit, and the ambiance is perfect for a night out with friends, or a date night. I came here in April with my friends on a Monday night from an extended stay because my university classes were cancelled. I made a reservation (I am pretty sure you can only come here with a reservation) because its a small location. When we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff. We were seated at our table where the waiter told us about their monthly specials. I decided to try one and ordered a bourbon cocktail that was on fire(literally, they lit it on fire when they brought it to my table) It was so good! This special drink also came with popcorn (not sure why, but very original). (Price:12 euro) I got a second drink, a mojito because the first drink was spicy and I wanted something sweet as well. (Price:8 euro) The mojito was very large and pretty strong too. I got a third drink, which was a cocktail with elderflower and vodka. I love elderflower so whenever I see anything with elderflower on the menu I have to order it. I am from the US and elderflower isn't popular/you can't find it over there. I loved this drink. The sweetness wasn't overpowering. The staff was very attentive and nice. The bartenders were very chatty and liked mingling with guests, asking them where they are from etc. It seems more like a local place and some tourists seem to manage to find it on weekends. Overall- I loved this place. It might be a little pricy for some people but I absolutely loved my experience here and I think it's worth the price. read more

Difficult to find a place where the cocktails are always good in Brussels, no matter which one you choose from the menu; but at LiB, Harouna knows his stuff. Trust me and go experience it for yourself. We happened to be there for birthday drinks; the service was perfect, very nice, attentive to details, and Karoline a wonderful host, caring and kind as she has that burning passion ;-) lighting her naturally smiling face. Definitely going back. read more

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This is one of my favourite cocktail bars in Brussels! The owners really care about delivering quality cocktails and the bartenders are happy if you give them challenge :) They frequently change their menu so mostly when I go I always discover something new. It's great to have this type of bar in Brussels! #LIBforlife read more

When you enter this place, life really is beautiful! These are the best cocktails, not just in town but also among the best I have ever tasted. It's not just that the creations are small pieces of art but the service is also amazing! Friendly, funny, open-minded and if you have anything you don't like, they will find the perfect mix for you. It's s not a posh/arrogant place where you need to dress up and know your cocktail-ABC, here anyone is welcome and everyone will receive the drink they "need". It's one of my favorite places in Brussels. I can recommend any cocktail they make (their menu often evolves but from the classics I always love the gin fizz. Also try the snacks : delicious as well. read more

This is my favorite bar in Brussels. The best cocktails. Super cool vibe. Alternative option for a great late night drink with friends. They have quite an impressive selections of spirits. The best drinks EVER read more