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Le You
Somewhat mainstream but in a sterling location just off the Grand Place, this vast club has a labyrinth of dance floors and chill-out rooms, and gay tea dances on Sundays.
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Louise Gallery
Buried inside the Galeries Louise shopping mall, this strobe-lit club has a wicked sound system that sees a diverse crowd dance till they drop.
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Monk
The Monk sprawls over two 17th-century rooms clad with timber and mirrors, and through not trying too hard, has become a regular hangout for with-it Bruxellois.
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Roi des Belges
This is one of Brussels' best summer terraces, with friendly staff and cheap snacks. It's also extremely popular, so be prepared to queue. It's owned by local entrepreneur, Frédéric Nicolay, who's responsible for transforming Place St Géry into the jumping scene it is today.
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Wild Geese
During the week, Eurocrats party like it's Paddy's day at Brussels' biggest Irish pub. It hosts regular live gigs, DJs and big-screen sports, and the kitchen turns out classic pub grub (loaded baked potatoes, juicy, thick-cut Irish steak), as well as a full Irish breakfast (OK, brunch - and with homemade soda bread!) from noon on weekends.
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Zebra
The coolest bars in Brussels have been established by local legend Fred Nicolay. The three on Place St Géry (Zebra, Mappa Mundo and Roi des Belges) were his first, and Zebra is the original of the originals. All three share the same traits - uncomfortable wooden garden chairs, lax service and the hippest of clientele.
