Belgium seems to have it all regardless
of what you prefer to go for. The country has given us first-class chocolates,
beer and more welcomes a night owl with open arms. When people talk about
Belgium nightlife, they know that there are many options to consider – right
from mesmerizing music festival to clubbing like the renowned Tomorrowland
itself.
Clubs in Brussels, Belgium don't get
filled with a lot of people until about 1 a.m., when people begin to get
together in the best bars and dance pubs. Dancing, certainly, lasts until
morning. So what happens in Belgium when the sun goes down? We've made an
exclusive list in this article what nightlife is like in Belgium, in case you
want to experiences some. Keep reading!
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
It would not make any sense if the
clubbing setting in Belgium or any other place is not top-grade. While the
country is not renowned much for Techno Tourism, it's entertaining to dance the
night away with the locals, to the music picked by local Belgian talents. The two
main places where the Belgium clubbing is spotted at its best are Antwerp and
Brussels.
We highly recommend Mirano, a famous
nightclub in Brussels, and has two entrances: "members" and
"guest list", so you will need to know someone to be able to enter.
It's situated in a remarkable location with amazing people, music, and friendly
staff. There are table reservations that are only available to members and sets
a minimum drink requirement.
NARCOTIC MUSIC FESTIVALS
Belgium and music festivals unite to
buzz magic! You will definitely be hypnotized with famous music festivals in
Belgium such as Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop, Rock Werchter, Dour and Deep In The
Woods, and many more. Nightlife in Belgium cannot be compared to any other
place. Apart from the mentioned music festivals, there are indeed many choices
to select from. You get to grind and groove on the gems by world's famous DJs,
the lineup is always spectacular. We highly recommend that you dress your best
and express yourself freely!
WALLOW IN A BEER TASTING TOUR
A trip to Belgium wouldn't be complete
if you're not chugging their authentic native beers! Look at your list, does it
include having some type of tour through the breweries? If yes, then you're
doing a great job. You will feel lively as you relish different types of
Belgian beers, like Abbey, Trappist, Bock, Wheat, and etc. It's okay if you're
not the beer type person, you will definitely all in love with what this
country has on offer. And for your information, there are also Belgian beers
brewed by monks, so don't skip that either.
If you're a night owl, you can try De
Zeegeuzen, a decent drinking pub with friendly service and comparatively cheap
beer. Although it doesn't open up until 5 pm, it doesn't set a closing time
(except on Tuesdays). Sometimes, there are live jazz performances. Meanwhile,
if you're wanting to do some karaoke at a lively pub that's open late, you can
go to the Spanish Inn, built in the 16th century. It opens at 8 pm and karaoke
starts around 9 pm.
There are a lot of bars around the world but summer bars
are very well-known in Belgium. If you want your trip to Belgium to be the best
one, don't miss out enjoying a chilled drink while you soak up some sun. You
will meet plenty of interesting people, and you'll never get lonely there
because you can surely stay outside in the summer. This bar is perfect if you
want to remain hydrated and fresh during the warm season serving you with
unusual amazing cocktails, local, and imported beer on draft.
WILD DRAG BARS
One of the best nightlife bars in
Belgium you would want to experience before you die is to visit Maman (drag
bar). Interestingly, the bar counter here transforms into a stage, and all you
need to do if you want to enter is to knock away. However, females are normally
not permitted to enter, so it's better if you confirm beforehand. It doesn't
matter if you're gay or not, this is one of the unique places to be for an
amazing night away. The vibes here get even crazier, especially during
Halloween and Christmas.
STREET PARTIES
Well, aside from the nightclubs, you can
also see that every day is a party in Belgium anyway, but there are days when
the streets of cities and town are decorated. Nearly all people from children
to adults to senior citizens gather to celebrate. They would drink, dance, and
sing all night, day. The streets get busier particularly during Gay Pride in
May, Carnival in February, and Zythos Beer Festival during April.
BEST TIME TO VISIT BELGIUM
If you want to spend a superb vacation
in Belgium with perfect and pleasant weather, the months of April till June and
September till October. Try not to visit in the months of July and August as
the temperature is relatively high.
Author
Bio: Ivandrea Ollero is a lifestyle writer
for Leopold Hotel Ostend, a Belgian boutique city hotel in Ostend City Center
ideal for tourists who want to explore Ostend and popular for its undying
unique historic building. Ivandrea Ollero is a content writer who researches
and writes custom content about home improvements, travel, finance, law,
fashion, health, and beauty. She graduated from St. Scholastica’s College,
Manila, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2016.
