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Brussels Rooftop Bars: 10 Best Picks for 2025

Our expertise and up-to-date selection of amazing Brussels rooftops, where you can sip above the European capital.
Guide last updated:August 30, 2025

The capital of Belgium, and the European Union, is filled with history and looks amazing from above. Pair the fine vistas with refreshing sips at one of the Brussels rooftop bars, and you are all set for some hours well spent.

In this complete guide will take you to our favourite venues, where drinks, bites and views blend perfectly. From beer halls to cocktail bars, packed with everything from photos and videos to insider tips and our own personal thoughts.

Update:This article was updated August 30, 2025, with new rooftop bars, new information, video reviews and insider tips.

  • What our complete expertise guide includes

    Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Bars in Brussels feature all info you need about each rooftop at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.

    For each rooftop, this guide presents:

    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Insider tips
    • Booking links
    • Dress codes
    • Opening hours
    • Prices
    • Food & drinks
    • When to visit
    • Views
    • Map
    • Ambience
    • Our own personal reviews

    The guide is updated several times every year with new information, and as new rooftops open and existing ones close.

  • Why you should listen to us

    We are full-time rooftop reviewers and content creators. Since launching The Rooftop Guide in 2015, we’ve visited over 1 200 rooftop venues worldwide.

    Except from our own experiences and insights, we also work closely with thousands of rooftops and local reviewers, so we can secure correct and updated content for all our guides & articles.

    With our vast experience and exclusive focus, we can present you with the most complete and up-to date guides about rooftop venues. And with our insider tips and knowledge, we can guide you to the best and most suitable rooftops for your own needs.

    Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.

Best Rooftop Bars in Brussels

1

The BeerLab Rooftop

4th Floor
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Grand Place
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Indoor / Outdoor
150 Belgian beers & 360° view

Overview:Part of the Belgian Beer World Experience at the magnificent Bourse building, The BeerLab Rooftop is open all day for Belgian Beer World visitors, but after 4.30pm also to the public.

View:Here you are surrounded with amazing 360° vistas over Brussels.

Menu:A curated selection of 150 beers from authentic Belgian breweries, including 49 on tap.

Price:Beers: €7

Why visit:To mix fantastic brews and views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The rooftop does not take bookings.
2

Perché Rooftop Bar

7th Floor
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Saint-Gilles
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Indoor / Outdoor
Industrial-chic & playful

Overview:Set on top of the trendy Jam Hotel in Saint-Gilles, Perché is a unique, multi-level and industrial-chic rooftop cocktail bar.

View:Amazing view over Brussels.

Menu:A fine selection of crafted signature cocktails, hot & cold drinks, spritzers, sparkling, wine and a small selection of food perfect to share.

Price:Cocktails: €16

Why visit:For relaxing yet buzzing hours with friends.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The 7th floor rooftop is complemented with a 5th floor pool bar.
3

The Eight Rooftop

8th Floor
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Grand Place
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Indoor / Outdoor
Rooftop cocktail bar with panoramic views

Overview:Perched on the 8th floor of the Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre in the heart of Brussels, The Eight Rooftop offers year-round elevated fun.

View:Panoramic 180° views over the central parts of Brussels, including the tower of the Grand Place and the Palais de Justice.

Menu:A wide selection of creative signature cocktails and classics, as well as craft beers, premium spirits and a nice array of bar bites.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For friendly and welcoming afternoon and evenings high above Brussels.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The cocktails are both well crafted and fun in presentation.

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4

Tope

22nd Floor
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Saint-Joost-ten-Node
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Indoor / Outdoor
Mexican food & punchy cocktails

Overview:Found on the 22nd floor of the superb The Hoxton, Brussels, Tope is a chic, colorful and Mexican-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar.

View:Panoramic views over the city.

Menu:Guacamole, tostadas and flavourful tacos are complemented with punchy cocktails, slushies, Mexican beers, tequila, mezcal and a global array of wines.

Price:Cocktails: €13.5

Why visit:For good vibes and amazing Brussels views in a chic and trendy setting.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • For a modern twist on traditional Peruvian food and drinks, check out Cantina Valentina on the ground floor.
5

Secret Rooftop by Warwick

6th Floor
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Grand Place
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Indoor / Outdoor
Elegant rooftop with Grand Place views

Overview:Located in the heart of Brussels, close to the Grand Place square, the 4-star hotel Warwick Brussels comes with a charming and elegant rooftop bar, called Secret Rooftop by Warwick.

View:Panoramic views over Brussels, including the Grand Place and Brussels Townhall.

Menu:A diverse selection of drinks, from local and classic cocktails to local gins.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For some refreshing after work drinks with a view.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The rooftop does not take reservations.
6

Soko Rooftop

11th Floor
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Kraainem
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Outdoor only
Refined rooftop overlooking the Sonian Forest

Overview:Nestled in lush greenery at Quatre Bras de Tervuren, on the border of the Brussels region, Soko Rooftop is an elevated Brussels hot-spot away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

View:The refined and charming 11th floor rooftop terrace offers amazing panoramics over the beautiful Sonian Forest.

Menu:Crafted cocktails, refreshing aperitifs, a nice selection of beers and wines meets tasty fusion bites, from bao buns to skewers.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:For after-work with colleagues or a quick get-togethers with friends.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Open from around middle of May to the end of September, but for events year round.
7

albert Brussels

5th Floor
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Kunstberg
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Indoor / Outdoor
All-day panoramic experience

Overview:Found on the 5th floor of the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) in central Brussels, albert is a stylish rooftop restaurant and bar, offering an all-day panoramic experience.

View:Amazing over Brussels through the floor-to-ceiling windows inside, and over the courthouse on the outside terrace.

Menu:Organic, seasonal and natural farm-to-fork dishes created by Chef Filip Fransen, as well as carefully selected drinks.

Why visit:To catch the Brussel sunshine and enjoy a gastronomic and elevated experience.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Don't miss the 'all you can eat' weekend brunch.
8

The Roof by The 1040

7th Floor
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Jourdan
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Outdoor only
Elegant & lush rooftop

Overview:The 1040 is a modern and chic brasserie and bar at the Sofitel Brussels Europe. Best of all: when the weather allows, The 1040 continues all the way up to the roof.

View:The lush terrace comes surrounded with panoramic views over Brussels.

Menu:A selection of adapted small plates from the restaurant, as well as a nice selection of refreshing drinks.

Price:Cocktails: €17

Why visit:For refined and elevated summer evenings above Brussels.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • This is the only rooftop bar in Brussels' European district.
9

Beurscafé

5th Floor
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Grand Place
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Indoor / Outdoor
Vibrant and welcoming rooftop for cool evenings

Overview:At the Beursschouwburg cultural center for art and music you find the vibrant and welcoming Beurscafé. Open year-round on the ground floor, but during concerts and parties, the action also moves up to the 5th floor rooftop terrace.

View:Fine views over the Bourse.

Menu:A basic selections of classic cocktails, beer, wine, apero, soft and hot drinks.

Why visit:To enjoy a fun and happy atmosphere, surrounded with great music and views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Usually you need a ticket to one of the events to enjoy the rooftop terrace, but during the Out Loud festival in June, entrance is free.
10

La Villa in the Sky

25th Floor
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Louise
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Indoor only
Luxurious rooftop restaurant

Overview:Set on the roof of the IT Tower, more than 100 meters above ground, La Villa in the Sky offers a luxurious and unique Brussels rooftop experience out of the ordinary.

View:The cool and contemporary glass structure opens up to amazing panoramic views over Brussels and beyond.

Menu:The rooftop menu is created by Michelin chef Alexandre Dionisio, who uses simple and quality products turning them into a fantastic and gastronomic experience.

Price:Experience Menu: €185

Why visit:For a daytime panoramic experience, or a special Brussels evening among the stars.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • There is an outdoor terrace, but dining will be inside.
  • La Villa in the Sky accept reservations up to 3 months in advance.
Hans Ebenman
By:Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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