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  • 5/5 Olivier 5 years ago on Google • 378 reviews
    My favorite cocktail bar of Brussels. Everytime I come here i leave very happy. The service is super friendly, personal and helpful, they know their stuff. The atmosphere is really nice too. The cocktails are incredible: very original, professionally created, and wonderfully presented! They know what they're doing!
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  • 5/5 Jean-François E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktail bar owned by a couple, they definitely know what they are macking and what they speak about. Great vibe and ambiance there with ok prices but very tasty cocktails. Definitely a great surprise/ gem hidden in that area where you wouldn't expect it.
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  • 2/5 Mario M. 1 year ago on Google • 380 reviews
    Went two times to this place but I will not go again. There js a lot to improve. You cannot charge 14 euros for a small cocktail containing huge ice cubes (not much to drink) and serve it in a cheap glass. The prices also do not match the interiors that are poorly decorated and the location. The tables are so close to each other that we could listen the full conversation of the clients close to us. The small bites are also overpriced. The staff is kind.
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  • 5/5 Thoralf S. 7 months ago on Google • 629 reviews
    What a gem of a cocktail bar ! Located a little walk outside the city center, cocktails are mixed here on the level of London / Moscow. The menu seemed a bit scarry to us at first, but through the excellent advice we found four extraordinary cocktails. Many thanks for that!

  • 1/5 Sébastien D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have reserved a table for 2 by 9 p.m. Arriving at 21:20 because no place to park near the bar, it's a real hassle to find a place. Being greeted by a refusal saying that our reservation no longer counts because it is 9:20 p.m. What is the use of a reservation then? To nothing. It is shameful, never again this bar which is not able to hold their reservation when it had been previously confirmed by them during the day. (Original) Avoir réservé une table pour 2 pour 21h. Être arrivés à 21h20 car aucune place pour se garer proche du bar, c'est une vraie galère pour trouver une place. Se faire accueillir par un refus en disant que notre réservation ne compte plus car il est 21h20. À quoi sert une réservation alors ? À rien. C'est honteux, plus jamais ce bar qui n'est pas capable de tenir leur réservation alors qu'elle avait été préalablement confirmée par leurs soins dans la journée.
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  • 3/5 DX A. 1 year ago on Google
    Charging 13€ for a tiny cocktail is a bit too much (I’d rather pay a bit more for a bigger cocktail). Adding to the that, the service was very slow. 3 stars because it’s tasty, minus 2 stars because this glass is half a cocktail glass
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  • 5/5 Artz M. 1 year ago on Google • 466 reviews
    I love this place. The owners are the kindest people, and they know what they’re doing with their cocktails. The staff is also very well trained and helpful when you need suggestions or when you want to explain how you’d like the twist of your cocktail to be. LIB has great and creative options on the menu, but they also do a great work on the classics and on open requests.

  • 5/5 Annette 2 years ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Without question one of the very best cocktail evenings one can have in Brussels. Absolutely unrivalled. The bartender is a fabulous mixologist, the creations divine and the chat at the bar the cherry on the top!

  • 5/5 Can A. 4 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    If you are looking for a cozy bar you are at the right place. Cocktails are totally worth to try.

  • 5/5 Awal Y. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Unique crafted cocktails, TOP! I had the under the garden. The best spots to unwind after a long day or week.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    tl;dr: A top-5 (of my lifetime) cocktail experience Longer review: I knew from some ahead-of-trip reconnaissance that I wanted to check LIB out. I expected very good drinks/a great time; the drinks were spectacular, and the experience/service was even better. Herbert and Klara took care of me tonight, and it's one of the best cocktail experiences I can recall having. LIB's space is neither sparse nor sprawling; it's cozy without being claustrophobic. And as much as the place is frequented by tourists, there is a clear, dedicated local fanbase (some of which who kindly shared some baklava with me), some of whom adorn the walls in cute polaroids. The menu is certainly creative, but doesn't aspire to become pretentious. At its heart, LIB's interest in fresh ingredients and small/local/boutique providers is what shines through. I had a bourbon cocktail, followed by a calvados and goat cheese (!!!) cocktail, and both were (while very different) exceptional. There was easily a third and a fourth that I wish I could have had, but I might've stayed the night under their bar had I indulged (I'll just have to go back). What really put LIB over the top, however, was the level of care Klara and Herbert show for their patrons. Upon hearing I was visiting from Canada, Klara must have given me ~20 recommendations for other cocktail, beer, coffee, and food spots to check out in Brussels. And Herbert and I had a fantastic conversation about variations in French dialect, how to know when you've found the right kind of cafe in Belgium (it's the old carpet smell), and peculiarities of the Canadian diary/cheese market. All to say, as much as businesses like to talk a big "customer-centred" game, LIB might be one of the only experiences I've had where the folks behind the bar treated me as a genuine (albeit time-limited) friend. It was a feeling that left quite the impression. I'll certainly be trying to go back again before I leave, and if I was a local, I'd be on an immediate crash-course to becoming a "regular".

  • 5/5 Emily C. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Life will be beautiful if you come here. Super unique cocktail and mixology that rivals cocktails in New York (arguably better). The owners are super friendly and makes you feel like home. The vibe is also super cozy and intimate - not a pretentious cocktail bar but with the quality to back it up!! I had the “under the garden” cocktail which comes literally with a smoking glass under a plant. It was amazing!

  • 5/5 Kelly F. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Looking for craft cocktails conceptualized with care by mixologists with razor-sharp palates? For a bar with a truly welcoming ambience? Look no further - LIB is really quite extraordinary! Especially when I compare to other bars in town, where the quality is lower yet the prices are ironically higher. Whatever you do, don't miss ordering the dukkah to nibble on as you sip.

  • 5/5 Bruce G. 4 years ago on Google
    A long weekend in Brussels and we discovered LiB was just round the corner from our apartment. It's one of those places that makes you realise is so good that searching for other bars will likely lead to disappointment. Karoline, Harouna, and Herbert thank you, we hope to be back soon!Recommend a reservation if you're going during peak times.

  • 5/5 Sebastian R. 2 years ago on Google
    By far the best bar in town. Excellent service, excellent cocktails, excellent spirits, excellent music, excellent vibe!

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing cocktail bar. Delicious and unique cocktails, passionate bar staff and great atmosphere. Will be coming back for sure!

  • 5/5 Andy W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolute Sublime cocktails best in town, location isnt great but the service is excellent!

  • 5/5 Christina B. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING cocktail bar with a bartender and server that are so personable. We came in and told them the flavors we liked and they surprised us with some AMAZING drinks!! Can’t recommend this place enough!!!

  • 5/5 S T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktail bar. The drinks would be delicious in any city in the world. Great bartender. A must stop while in town.

  • 5/5 Chang M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beste cocktail bar in Brussels!

  • 5/5 Ethan 2 years ago on Google
    The cocktails were amazing! Very pretty and decorative. The owner is a great person to talk to and did a great job at finding people who are passionate for making drinks! If I’m ever back in Brussels, this would be the go to place! Thanks for everything!

  • 4/5 Oleg B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cocktails are pricey. Staff is very friendly. Location is on a busy street but somehow cozy. Cocktails are good though

  • 5/5 Kim G. 2 years ago on Google
    As always just so good: design of th le cocktails and mocktails, advice and explanation and service! Everything is top notch!

  • 5/5 Victor Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellently made creative cocktails

  • 5/5 Ludovic B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) With the Modern Alchemist, a must! (Original) Avec le Modern Alchemist, un incontournable !

  • 4/5 Simas G. 4 years ago on Google
    great cocktails, and super friendly staff. however a bit crowed,tables are really close together that you end up elbowing your neighbour :))

  • 4/5 Pao R. 2 years ago on Google
    I can say nothing about the cocktails as it was one of the most tasty experiences. Each cocktail was lovely created to encourage and support some of the neighbourhood business. I recommend the one based in red wine and camomille...a gift for taste buds. Service hyper friendly. Only bemol, as soon as it gets crowded it is quite loud.

  • 5/5 Nojus P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really happy to have stumbled upon this gem - definitely among the most creative and original cocktails I've seen. Check the opening time and make that 15 min trip from the city centre!

  • 4/5 olga t. 1 year ago on Google
    High quality cocktails in Brussels. If you want to try something particolare and tasty is a place to be.

  • 5/5 Henri V. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredibly welcoming bar with a new set of themed drinks every week. The cocktails are well-mixed and the bartender is really entertaining to talk to.

  • 5/5 Gillian S. 1 year ago on Google
    Life is beautiful when you're having spirits at, Life Is Beautiful. The owners and bartender are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny and the cocktails are devine. Thank you for the very best time!

  • 5/5 Heikki T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktail bar with a super friendly staff and high quality drinks! Prices are normal for the quality cocktails. Have visited in many different cocktail bars in different countries and Life Is Beautiful became one of my favorite ones. Highly recommend, perkele!

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, incredible cocktails and friendly staff. Made the extra effort to ensure our anniversary was special. Would highly recommend :)

  • 5/5 Veera P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service! The menu changes every week so a lot to explore. The staff explains everything and are very friendly!

  • 5/5 Suhair N. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I were visiting Brussels for a couple of days and someone recommended this bar. Our experience was simply wonderful! First of all, the service was absolutely amazing. Every single worker was nice, polite, kind, and friendly! We loved our server - I wish I remember her name but she was so so sweet (she was wearing glasses). The cocktails were out of this world & this bar deserves to be a part of top 50 bars in the world. They totally deserve it :) We went twice in one night because we loved it so much. What an enjoyable experience! 5 stars and more for this place! I hope the owner reads this because he/she is lucky to have these amazing employees!

  • 5/5 Martina C. 8 months ago on Google
    Possibly the best cocktails in Brussels (you can ask off menu as well). Friendly, relaxed and well curated environment. I will go back many times for sure!

  • 5/5 Santiago Barbero (. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice and innovative cocktails. Staf auper friendly and the bartender can prepare you something out of the menu if you like

  • 5/5 Christopher Le J. 8 months ago on Google
    We went for pre-dinner drinks. Great cocktails, they are celebrating their 7th year, very special attention, made to feel welcome. Nice (quality!) hummus and guacamole to accompany the drinks! Go without hesitation…

  • 5/5 Boris G. 10 months ago on Google
    Found this gem of a bar because of a joke I had with a friend and it’s one of the best cocktail bars I’ve been to! The atmosphere is cozy, the cocktails are amazing, the staff is awesome and are true professionals and the best part is that you get all this without any of the pretentious bs that most good cocktail bars have. As a person who has worked extensively in this field I wholeheartedly recommend this bar!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth G. 7 months ago on Google
    A very cozy, friendly and a delicious bar! The drink menu is very different from others and it makes it special! A very creative way of presenting drinks as well! My husband and I have enjoyed our evening yesterday❤️

  • 5/5 Kaitlin Y. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Had one of the best cocktail bar experiences EVER here at LIB (visiting from NYC we’ve been to A LOT of cocktail bars) the drinks are so creative with high quality liquor/infused syrups. The signature cocktail Kikalein is to die for! On top of the great drinks, the owner Karoline and bartenders are so friendly and knowledgeable. We exchanged beautiful cocktail bar memories and life stories, they made us feel right at home! Cannot recommend this bar more for anyone visiting Brussels looking for the best local bar experience :)

  • 5/5 Nicolette W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite bars in the whole Brussels region! (Original) Un de mes bars préférés dans toute la région de Bruxelles !

  • 5/5 Olivier P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to go drink a cocktail or two or three, after the compulsory bus. Excellent (Original) Il faut aller boire un cocktail ou deux ou trois, après le bus obligatoire. Excellent

  • 5/5 Febe M. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this cocktail bar!! The cocktails are really good and original! The staff is really friendly and kind!

  • 5/5 arnaud p. 4 years ago on Google
    original

  • 5/5 Julien Van l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Crazy cocktail. Mandatory passage when visiting the capital of Europe (Original) Cocktail de fou. Passage obligatoire quand on visite la capitale de l’Europe

  • 5/5 Christian G. 3 years ago on Google
    Really awesome cocktails! Try the celery smash!

  • 5/5 Dax J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Nick V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top cocktails, and they really make anything on request, describe what you like to drink and you get a custom cocktail (Original) Top cocktails, en ze maken echt eender wat op aanvraag, beschrijf wat je graag drinkt en je krijgt een cocktail op maat

  • 5/5 Déborah L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best cocktail bar in Brussels. Great welcome and excellent cocktails. (Original) L'un des meilleurs cocktail bar de Bruxelles. Super accueil et excellents cocktails.

  • 5/5 Estelle N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy. Perfect for a date! 😅 (Original) Cosy. Parfait pour un date ! 😅

  • 4/5 Aurore R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy bar, cozy atmosphere, classic and sometimes surprising cocktails. (Original) Bar cosy, ambiance feutrée, cocktails classiques et parfois surprenants.

  • 5/5 Lars K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice cocktails and the staff is very very friendly! Next time brussel I will come again.

  • 5/5 Ana J. 5 years ago on Google
    Cosy bar with very unique signature cocktails, great service, but better book a table-place is small

  • 5/5 H. Burgundy L. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place to enjoy a special drink

  • 5/5 Oscar L. 4 years ago on Google
    Everyday life seems bleak after tasting their cocktails. They're not only delicious, but also surprising and artful to the highest degree. I had an amazing time and I strongly recommend the place. Life is beautiful indeed.

  • 5/5 Bobby A. 5 years ago on Google
    We searched for the best cocktail bar in Brussels.. and found it. The drinks are creative, and well-balanced. The menu contains mostly their riffs and improvisational takes on classics and some inventions of their own- and we loved it. The presentation, the preparation, the great attitude of the servers and staff- it was a great experience, lit by candle light.

  • 5/5 weny The e. 3 years ago on Google
    The cocktail it’s best in brussel, place so cozy and service so friendly

  • 5/5 susanna a. 3 years ago on Google
    Can't wait to be there again!

  • 5/5 Lies G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place and very friendly people! One of my favourite places in Brussels. Make a reservation to ensure your spot.

  • 5/5 alexandre v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cozy and super pleasant place! The people who hold life is beautiful are welcoming and very kind! Their cocktails are incredible and personalized if the menu they offer does not tempt us! I can only recommend this essential place of bxl !! (Original) Un lieu cosy et super agréable! Les personnes qui tiennent life is beautiful sont accueillants et très gentils! Leurs cocktails sont incroyables et personnalisés si la carte qu'ils proposent ne nous tente pas! Je ne peux que recommander ce lieu incontournable de bxl!!

  • 5/5 Julie P. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my favorite cocktail bar in Brussels, the cocktails are amazing and the staff is super friendly. The menu changes a few times a year, so it never gets boring. You can order one of their creations who are always super tasteful or they can also make your favorite "traditional" cocktail. You always have a full bottle of water on your table (for free), which I think is a very nice gesture. I highly recommend this bar!

  • 3/5 Ben R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Correct setting, noisy atmosphere, average cocktail and high price. I do not recommend this him for people accustomed to the real cocktail. By cons very good reception. (Original) Cadre correct, ambiance bruyante, cocktail moyen et prix élevé. Je ne recommande pas ce lui pour les personnes habitué au vrai cocktail. Par contre très bon accueil.

  • 4/5 Tristan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails, awesome staff. Loved it!!

  • 5/5 Konstantina A. 4 years ago on Google
    Original cocktails!

  • 5/5 Yann L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In my opinion, the best cocktail bar in Brussels. First of all, by the reception given to visitors. Here, there is no question of pseudo-vintage "upper class" atmosphere, but direct, kind, generous people who are proud of what they offer. Rightly so, because their creation card is remarkable for the thoroughness and precision of the assemblies. Difficult to find a recipe less successful than another! Obviously, do not hesitate to ask for a classic, which will always be served with great mastery. (Original) A mon sens, le meilleur bar à cocktail de Bruxelles. Tout d'abord, par l'accueil donné aux visiteurs. Ici, pas question d'ambiance "upper class" pseudo-vintage, mais des personnes directes, gentilles, généreuses et fières de ce qu'elles proposent. A raison, d'ailleurs, car leur carte de création est remarquable pour la minutie et la précision des assemblages. Difficile de trouver un recette moins réussie qu'une autre! Evidemment, n'hésitez pas à demander un classique, qui vous sera toujours servi avec grande maîtrise.

  • 5/5 Brigitta S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome !!!!!! The servers are super nice, hello at the entrance and they are very caring until you leave! The cocktails change often, always very creative and surprising! Aesthetics and delicacy at the rendezvous! Thank you for this beautiful evening! (Original) Génial !!!!!! Les serveurs sont Hyper sympa, un bonjour dès l'entrée et ils sont à vos petits soins jusqu'à votre sortie ! Les cocktails changent souvent, toujours très créatif et surprenant ! Esthétique et délicatesse au rendez vous ! Merci pour cette belle soirée !

  • 5/5 FABIOLA DE Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An exceptional moment, do not look at the menu trust your desires and talk to the alchemist, he will then make you discover a cocktail to your measure. (Original) Un moment d'exception, ne regardez pas la carte faite confiance à vos envies et parlez en â l'alchimiste, il vous fera découvrir alors, un cocktail à votre mesure.

  • 5/5 Alisdair 4 years ago on Google
    The most visually attractive, flavourful and inventive drinks I’ve had in Europe. Really very good and the staff are lovely.

  • 5/5 SodaMoOo 4 years ago on Google
    Best service and cocktails in Brussels! Always a pleasure to sit and chat with the staff.

  • 5/5 Alex P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice cocktails and great staff! I'll be back.

  • 5/5 Frans S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty cocktails (Original) Lekkere cocktails

  • 1/5 Océane D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have a reservation with them, confirmed by them and arrive on site to be readjusted as that there is no more space but I remind my reservation and the answer is "your reservation no longer holds". Unacceptable. What is the use of a reservation then? Nothing, do not take if you do not hold them! (Original) Avoir une réservation chez eux, confirmée par leurs soins et arriver sur place pour se faire recaler comme quoi il n'y a plus de place mais je rapelle ma réservation et la réponse est "votre réservation ne tient plus". Inadmissible. À quoi sert une réservation alors ? À rien, n'en prenez pas si vous ne les tenez pas !

  • 4/5 Hélène A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere (Original) Belle ambiance

  • 5/5 Nothomb E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cocktail bar! Very warm welcome, top decoration: Good mood with palm trees without being too busy. It feels good even when it's full. Map at the top, often modified while keeping the Best sellers. Delicious cocktails, moose, worked! The top (Original) Excellent bar à cocktails! Accueil très chaleureux, décoration au top : Ambiance bonne humeur avec les palmiers sans être trop chargé. On s'y sent bien même quand c'est rempli. Carte au top, souvent modifiée tout en gardant les Best sellers. Cocktails délicieux, orignaux, travaillés ! Le top

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    From the moment you step inside, greeted by a friendly smile from behind the bar to the moment you leave, sent on your way into the cool Brussels night by a heartfelt bonne soirée you will feel at home, comfortable, cared for at this gem of a neighborhood bar. You will be treated to thoughtful, creative, exciting drinks and no matter what is going on outside, no matter how dark or cold or wet or dreary, inside this small bar life is, in fact, beautiful.

  • 5/5 Audrey V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great welcome, delicious cocktails (Original) Super accueil, délicieux cocktails

  • 5/5 Martin D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to have a drink in Brussels! Cozy atmosphere and super nice server! I am passionate about cocktails and the ones I have had the opportunity to taste here are by far the most surprising and interesting that I have been able to taste! Price in agreement with the services (12-13 €). Special mention for the extremely friendly waiter who knows his products very well! Go for it ! (Original) Endroit génial pour prendre un verre sur Bruxelles ! Ambiance cosy et serveur super sympa ! Je suis passionné de cocktails et ceux que j'ai eu l'occasion de goûter ici sont de loin les plus surprenants et intéressants que j'ai pu goûter ! Prix en accord avec les prestations (12-13€). Mention spéciale pour le serveur extrêmement sympathique et qui connait très bien ses produits ! Allez-y !

  • 4/5 The man they call the m. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Drinks, very good Service


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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