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L'Archiduc

Bar Pub Historical landmark Cocktail bar Jazz club

One of the Most Reviewed Historical landmarks in Brussels


Address

Rue Antoine Dansaert 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website

www.archiduc.net

Contact

+32 2 512 06 52

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Sunday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Monday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 5 AM
  • Friday: 4 PM to 5 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cocktails (32) jazz (30) music (27) good (19) live (18) nice (17) great (15) drink (15) drinks (14) service (11)
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  • 1/5 thilak s. 6 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Racist and discriminatory doorman. Had this place bookmarked from 2 years. He says “bring women or don’t come. I am the doorman and the manager and the boss so go away.” We were just two well dressed men who wants to enjoy some jazz and super respectful until we saw this attitude
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MJB A. 4 years ago on Google
    Listen up! IF you are looking for a dirty joint without any depth or service, DO NOT GO to the Archiduc!!!! Because there, you'll enjoy your coke or glass of champ accompanied by stunning live jazz bands and others... WAY TO GO , LOVELY PLACE!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine N. 3 years ago on Google
    Art deco room with high ceilings, half-moon balcony, pillars to the roof, a piano in the centre and a tiny corner bar. Your fellow drinkers are architects, intellectuals and artistic beauties and the bar-staff know their music as well as their martinis. Famous for jazz sessions too, the owner might tell you about the times Miles Davis used to come in and jam. Listed as one of the World’s Best Bars.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francis Van K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of reference in Brussels ... a nice menu with a wide choice of alcohols and delicious cocktails. This retro style bar alone is worth the detour ... (Original) Un lieu de référence à Bruxelles...une belle carte avec un large choix d'alcools et de délicieux cocktails. Ce bar style rétro vaut à lui seul le détour...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris De W. 9 months ago on Google
    Probably the best bar in the centre of Brussels> Small, cosy venue with a beautiful Art Deco interior. Good selection of excellent cocktails. Regular live music. Can get very busy late at night and the crowd is very cosmopolitan. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike D. 7 months ago on Google • 537 reviews
    Super jazz on Sunday 5 to 7pm. Lovely staff. Super little venue.

  • 4/5 Ulf 11 months ago on Google
    Great place. Drink&dance. Old and young. Chic and scrappy. Love it. Drinks can take a bit to get. Feels a bit chaotic, but it works :).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tobias G. 4 years ago on Google
    One of Brussels' big institutions! L'Archiduc is a marvel with so much history, so much live music, such incredible interior design and architeckture. It gives real character to the centre/Dansaert
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leung S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cozy atmosphere that can end in fire !!! Unmissable place and the cocktails are delicious! (Original) Une ambiance feutrée qui peut se terminer en feu!!! Lieu incontournable et les cocktails sont délicieux !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fredo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music but forbidden to speak not ideal to exchange (Original) Bonne musique mais interdit de parler pas idéal pour échanger
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alvaroytalytal 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Charming, the old lady's bar "Alice" has always been the center bar for enjoying and listening to jazz. Frequent live music (Original) Charmant, l'ancien bar de demoiselle 'Alice" est depuis toujours le bar du centre pour se posser et écouter du jazz. Musique live fréquent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 V D. 2 years ago on Google
    Our first visit back to l'Archiduc since covid started. It is still a special place with nice atmosphere any friendly staff. Unfortunately the staff doesn't wear any masks so we didn't felt very comfortable. We won't go back there any time soon...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miklós S. 2 years ago on Google
    Bar with a great vibe in the center of Brussels. There is sometimes live music, other times it’s jazz/blues playing. Mostly cocktails, wines and there are also beers on tap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michal S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really wonderful bar with a great beers. We visited L'archiduc totally randomly and we watched great concert by Individual Friends. Band which we didn't know, but they were fantastic! And bartenders were really great and kind. But it's better to have cash in your pocket, 'cause minimum range for paying by card is 20 euros. But I can recommend this place so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 P H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar to chill and chat. Good cocktails, beers. Nice ambiance. No live music most of thr time apparently but nice jazz on music system.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Panayiotis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a bad place. Barman called me a ‘child’ for asking if my drink was coming after 30 minutes i ordered for it. Ridiculous, never even wanting to order another drink from this guy… *Correction: so when i asked the barman after 40minutes he said he would delay my drink even more because i’m delaying him.. what a guy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Alexandria Murphy, DVM M. 11 months ago on Google
    Skip it. Thought this place was some fancy cocktail bar and I walk into a run down narrow 2 floor bar with a piano sitting in the center stuffed with tables around it. Cocktails were boring. Paint peeling, glim lighting and chairs have had one too many rear ends in them. Most locals came as a pass by to another location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 SIMOS G. 11 months ago on Google
    Until tonight, I have found the place one of the best choices in Brussels, with live jazz music on weekend afternoons and friendly service, until tonight that I was refused entrance because when I arrived for a drink with my friend on Saturday night we did not have a lady in our company!! and also we were not locals ! back to the 70s!! discrimination and face control. What a shame !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar great staff and a great piano player.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best espresso martini in town
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very classy and low key bar. Great drinks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 StandOut Driving U. 4 years ago on Google
    A cosy bar to drink in. Went to listen to my saxophone tutor's quartet. Not sure how often they have live music but the baby grand looks like it's there to stay. The atmosphere was good and the band was excellent, drinks also cheaper than most bars I've visited in Brussels. Five stars if they did bar snacks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 polihron 3 months ago on Google • 109 reviews New
    Went there for a live jazz event and it was fantastic. The design of the bar is amazing and very authentic. The cocktails are also great! Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Shaun D. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    It's like stepping back into the 1950s. Cocktails are great and made by the skilled bartender. There's jazz music on certain days, be sure to check out the schedule.

  • 5/5 Veera P. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Always a pleasant service, nice & affordable cocktails and often live piano music. Otherwise nice jazz music. A bit crowded during the weekends, but during the week very easy get a table. Highly recommended.

  • 3/5 Milan P. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Good cocktails and good jazzy music. Old furniture though, but nice if you enjoy a retro vibe

  • 5/5 Jan N. 8 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Excellent cocktails and delicious service. This is THE place to relax with friends, appreciated by many local film directors, script writers, singers and other artists. And I understand why.

  • 5/5 racheli rosette e. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    A place with an amazing atmosphere, a DJ who mainly plays smoothly jazz music. A selection of drinks, a crowd of diverse ages. Enjoy!

  • 3/5 Nikola M. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Inconsistent drink service. If you come five times, you'll get served by five different baristas... and the quality of the drinks varies accordingly, which is disappointing. Otherwise, the place has a wonderful character, scrappy yet somehow fancy.

  • 5/5 Heikki T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and cozy place with a nice atmosphere and music. Interior and decor of the place are on point. Large selection of classic cocktails and other drinks.

  • 4/5 Bere N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Above all, hide its existence from newcomers, risk of love at first sight! (Original) Surtout, cachez son existence aux newcomers, risque de coups de foudre !

  • 5/5 Rupe G. 1 year ago on Google
    Just as it was fifteen years ago. A touch of art deco about the tiny bar, properly made cocktails and jazz music. Great.

  • 5/5 Paul 1 year ago on Google
    Cosy place for a drink and a good conversation. There’s live music every weekend, not on weekdays. They serve a range of cocktails that are made with care and craftsmanship.

  • 5/5 Antoine M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Brussels classic, beautiful and good with great music, what more could you ask for if not a seat? (Original) Un classique de Bruxelles, beau et bon avec de la bonne musique, que demander de plus si ce n'est une place assise ?

  • 5/5 Rodislav M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere on the ground floor. Nice cocktails, served by nice people. The overall design is retro and public is really nice. On the upper floor the music is not loud, you can have a discussion. Place for smoking, inside the building, without working air filters, so your clothes will become smelly.

  • 5/5 Stephane R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice picturesque place! 👍👍👍 (Original) Chouette endroit pittoresque ! 👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Henri V. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good drinks and lovely bartender. The bar has a very vintage feeling to it and it's a very nice place to hang out and meet all kinds of people.

  • 5/5 Arnaud S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly bar steeped in history where you can spend a friendly and musical moment. To advice ! (Original) Bar très sympathique et ancré d'histoire où l'on passe un moment convivial et musical. À conseiller !

  • 1/5 Sergio B. 1 year ago on Google
    If there are no girls in the group, guys cannot enter. In which century are we? Better to avoid this club!! These are the “genius” of the doormen. I am not sure how it works in his home countries, outside Europe, but apparently here they believe it is the same…

  • 5/5 Sarah E. 1 year ago on Google
    Super lovely bar in the style of the luxurious '20s with great service. I love the retro feel of it and the ladies who work there are as stunning as the drinks they make. Very well done !

  • 4/5 Brendon G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice old fashion bar with live jazz music from talented musicians. But it really Is old, and probably was repurposed into a live jazz music venue because there is a column right in the middle and obstructs the view from many of the seating arrangements. Also the seating arrangements were squished and hard to navigate around. They could spend some money on renovations imo

  • 5/5 Ruddy V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great jazz bar with original interior (waw!) from end 1930, and cosy getaway from hectic streets turns into a crowded feel good dance hall / cocktail bar on some Friday or Saturday nights. Put on your dancing shoes.

  • 3/5 Johan Van H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Faded glory. The owner may finally invest in a refresh of this case. Preferably under the guidance of an expert interior restorer. Beautiful architecture but in the wrong hands. Regrettable. The pretty girls who serve you make up for a lot! (Original) Vergane glorie. De eigenaar mag eindelijk eens investeren in een opfrissing van deze zaak. Liefst onder begeleiding van een deskundige interieur restaurateur. Prachtige architectuur maar inde verkeerde handen. Spijtig. De knappe meisjes die je bedienen maken dan weer veel goed!

  • 5/5 David D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place and good atmosphere for a drink 🥂🍻 (Original) Super endroit et bonne ambiance pour prendre un verre 🥂🍻

  • 5/5 Sheiraz S. 1 year ago on Google
    rock n dark but nice spot with live gigs

  • 5/5 Emilie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Music and drinks - perfect, and a beautiful and unique setting. Came Saturday at 6pm with live jazz band, highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Maxime L. 10 months ago on Google
    Iconic Brussels bar with classy drinks and a cosy atmosphere. Free jazz concerts on Saturdays around 5pm and concerts with an admission on most Sundays. A place where you can hear jazz in an acoustic setting, with good acoustics. Opens late afternoon

  • 4/5 Hans R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice interior, friendly service, nice jazzy pianist (Original) Mooi interieur, vriendelijke bediening, toffe jazzy pianist

  • 5/5 Hans L. 10 months ago on Google
    I like all the history that is stuck in the furniture. And the cocktails are good. And service faster than lightning

  • 4/5 Sandro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to drink the best cocktails in Brussels. (Original) Endroit très sympa pour y boire les meilleurs cocktails de Bruxelles.

  • 4/5 Lola D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unmissable place in Brussels! (Original) Endroit incontournable à Bruxelles!

  • 5/5 Samantha B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I miss the jazz concerts and the fabulous cocktails of the Archduke. Roll on deconfinement! (Original) Les concerts de jazz et les fabuleux cocktails de l'Archiduc me manquent. Vivement le déconfinement!

  • 1/5 j s. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice venue, I have been there many times, I had fun every time. Sadly, yesterday night I was not allowed to get in because "the security guy did not know my face" and they were "short on staff". A bold classist move.

  • 4/5 Nils K. 4 years ago on Google
    A very classy cocktail bar. I'd like to see more old fashioned cocktails on the menu, but those cocktails they got are really excellent. Be aware that shortly after opening the bar may be a little smelly. Take it as it is: it is an old bar.

  • 5/5 Xelias 8 months ago on Google
    Love this bar, it has an incredible atmosphere. Some nights they have a great barman, willing to make any cocktails and clearly a talented mixologist, usually the person behind the bar just does what's on the menu and does an okay job though. A bit more expensive than other bar but the calmer, more loungy setting is worth it.

  • 5/5 Adrienne J. 5 years ago on Google
    My all time favourite hangout on a Saturday late afternoon. A small gem, art deco building. Aprés shopping jazz. Great cocktails.

  • 5/5 Alexandru D. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Very nice and cozy bar. Highly recommend for a drink. Be careful of the prices, they are quite high

  • 5/5 Elliot V. 3 years ago on Google
    A go-to for tourists or just liquor enthousiasts! Skilled barman and fancy decoration !

  • 5/5 Arboria Visual D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very relaxing and smoothing place, perfect for a drink and chat with your friends.

  • 4/5 Jessica T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place full of history and good cocktails. (Original) Un lieu plein d'histoire et de bons cocktails.

  • 5/5 The Virgin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Get Luca to make a bev. At 19 hes killing it

  • 5/5 Jonathan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Brussels' traditional party place!

  • 4/5 Cristina de S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cocktail and nice music

  • 5/5 José Jodar R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magical. (Original) Magique.

  • 5/5 Regina M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambiance

  • 5/5 Joy C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To visit absolutely. (Original) Da visitare assolutamente.

  • 5/5 Михайло �. 4 years ago on Google
    Just great.

  • 5/5 Sylvie G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Jazz temple in the city center (Original) Le temple du Jazz au centre ville

  • 5/5 Robin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great jazz on a Sunday and Saison Du Pont Bio

  • 5/5 Jason B. 4 years ago on Google
    A great late night Jazz bar with excellent drink selection

  • 3/5 Jan J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always witty, good coctails, just a pity about the sewer air. (Original) Altijd geestig, goede coctails, alleen jammer van de rioollucht.

  • 4/5 Flavien S. 4 years ago on Google
    Known as one of the best place to listen to jazz music Brussels, if not the best! Always free could you nett, cosy place, good vibe!

  • 4/5 Maxime G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly bar, good service and a varied cocktail menu. (Original) Bar chaleureux, bon service et carte des cocktails varié.

  • 4/5 pivin j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A historic place, a trip to the 50s and 60s ... (Original) Un lieu historique, un voyage dans les années 50-60...

  • 5/5 Nikola R. 4 years ago on Google
    An institution in itself. Cocktails good...no holding back on the booze:)

  • 5/5 Ken P. 4 years ago on Google
    Coolest bar in Europe.

  • 2/5 John L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Art Deco building . Full of narcissistic ponces.

  • 4/5 Tere M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good drinks and music (Original) Bones copes i música

  • 5/5 Waies A. 2 years ago on Google
    It s a good place to go to chill with your friends. A nice vibe with a lot of choice of drinks. The service is good and the place is nice and enjoyable. You also have a lot of cocktails. There are also soft drinks. You will probably find something to your taste there. You should take a seat and order a drink or two to chill with your friends or alone if you are close by.

  • 4/5 Etienne V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails in an intimate Old-fashioned Art Deco bar with vintage furniture. The staff is always kind.

  • 5/5 jeffrey o. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, small art deco gem.

  • 5/5 Kei C. 2 years ago on Google
    1. Drinks only 2. Nice performance 3. Recommend to visit before performance

  • 5/5 Elaine K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent vibe and bar man was superb

  • 5/5 Melanie V. 2 years ago on Google
    So magical! Even if you don't drink, come get a coffee and enjoy the stunning art deco decor and architecture!! I was so in love. The cocktails are also very tasty, so all around, such a lovely bar.

  • 5/5 Oisín C. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful bar with a wide variety of cocktails. There are regular live performances of jazz. Staff is friendly; you'll want to tip them double. I highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Florian De S. 2 years ago on Google
    Art deco at its best! Beautiful architecture. Great vibe. Nice cocktails. Good music, live on Saturday and Sunday. Mind the high prices though.

  • 5/5 Aleksandr A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with great music. The drink was also very good. The place was a little crowdy and bartenders were mixing up orders but overall they were friendly and ready to help. You can find beautiful Russian girls there if you're lucky

  • 5/5 Omar H. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to enjoy good drinks in the company of your friends and even more so during jazz nights. The staff is quite friendly.

  • 5/5 Charlotte S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unusual unusual bar in Brussels. One of my favorite addresses. Always pleasant atmosphere, whether during the week after a restaurant, or during the weekend during a jazz concert. Hold on during this confinement, we will come back !!!! (Original) Bar insolite incontournable à Bruxelles. Une de mees adresses préférées. Ambiance toujours agréable, que ce soit en semaine après un resto, que pendant le week-end lors d'un concert de jazz. Tenez bon pendant ce confinement, nous reviendrons !!!!

  • 4/5 Kristin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Funky little bar, ordered an espresso martini and a beer which were both good. Definitely worth checking out in this neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Philip R. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a timeless spot fir cool cats and jazz lovers , vintage charm and great drinks. Lovely


Call +32 2 512 06 52 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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