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La Reserve

Bar ‱ Pub

😠 So sad the experience here. They soo that we are woman and they didn’t allow the entrance, it’s horrible too see that these things happen on 2021. Don’t enter here if you want a good moment in Brussels😊 there it’s a lot of others good vibes places! People often mention Brussels, friendly, good, atmosphere, service, staff, music, nice, Nice, rude,


Address

Pt Rue au Beurre 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website

www.la-reserve.brussels

Contact

+32 2 511 66 06

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (707 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 2 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Brussels (17) friendly (16) good (14) atmosphere (11) service (10) staff (10) music (10) nice (10) Nice (10) rude (8)
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  • 1/5 Delfina D. 2 years ago on Google
    So sad the experience here. They soo that we are woman and they didn’t allow the entrance, it’s horrible too see that these things happen on 2021. Don’t enter here if you want a good moment in Brussels😊 there it’s a lot of others good vibes places!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yara Bou S. 9 months ago on Google
    Extremely rude bartender. Wanted to use the bathroom before ordering but the bartender insisted I order before. Bartender proceeded to be mean for no reason after. Not coming here again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juan Pablo M. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst bar in Brussels. The bartender, the bold, Errnoy disgusting service! Dont enter here!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chase M. 10 months ago on Google
    Well we went in for a drink. 1 man 5 women. 5 out of 6 ordered drinks, said we couldn’t drink there or use the bathroom because not all 6 of us were buying drinks. Came and GRABBED me out of the men’s bathroom and said I couldn’t use the bathroom or stay because 1/6 of our group didn’t order a drink. EXTREMELY RUDE. Then kicked us out. No one said anything negative or refused to spend money.Extremely prejudice. Don’t go here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Felipe B. 10 months ago on Google
    The waiter just kicked me and my girlfriend from this bar, shouting, because we asked the price of the Beer, very rude, without further explanation. The owner should know how staff is treating his clients
 PS: The waiter also told me and my girlfriend his name was Rony, we “visited” the pub around 20h of May 2nd.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Blanca C G. 10 months ago on Google
    PREJUDICE AGAINST WOMEN- SKIP THIS UNSAFE PLACE. The bad reviews are unfortunately true, I am sad to say. You are not welcome or safe here, hygienically or physically. This bar is proud to kick out women and patrons who are of the opposite orientation. Can you imagine if it was the other way around????? Don’t spend your hard earned money on prejudice establishments like this. Never been anywhere worse or more rude. Most surprising is that you can see and smell that this joint DESPERATELY needs any and all pennies it can gather from its patrons.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Piyush I. 9 months ago on Google
    VERY UNFRIENDLY BAR TENDER!! The aggressiveness of him was appealing although he was at fault for missing our order
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo Da C. 10 months ago on Google ‱ 521 reviews
    Great atmosphere. Prices are the usual in the city. You can drink indoors or, if you’re lucky, sit outside and enjoy their terrace. Or just stay outside standing, and enjoy as people walk from outside me side to the other.

  • 5/5 Matt R. 5 months ago on Google ‱ 36 reviews
    My partner and I dropped in last Saturday night while on a flying visit to Brussels for the weekend. Super friendly little place with decent beers on tap and great music. We felt super welcome and comfortable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic B. 1 month ago on Google ‱ 26 reviews New
    We found this place competitor by accident on our last night in Brussels, spotted the rainbow flag and decided to venture in - so glad we did! It was quiet as it was a Monday night but such a warm welcome from the staff, attentive service and made to feel very welcome, definitely recommend if you're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bima S. 2 months ago on Google ‱ 6 reviews New
    I went to the gay street of Brussels to find this lovely bar, the owners; Sebastian and Benjamin are one of the sweetest! they make sure I feel welcomed and comfortable. Totally recommend to visit this legendary place (apparently it is the oldest gay bar in Brussels). I will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dany H. 2 years ago on Google
    The place to be for all gay people, Ronny super cool
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike773 U. 1 year ago on Google
    30/04/22: having been to Brussels 4 times, it is only in the last few years that I have documented places I've visited, as a part of my Google legacy. I don't recall being here at La Reserve before, but really enjoyed my night here, with 18 friends, as part of my Stag Do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yamini U. 4 years ago on Google
    Went in there to use the toilet one of the bar staff was apparently saying "hello hello" a few times which I didnt think it was for me because there were these boys behind me. As I opened the toilet door he tapped me on my shoulder told me I ignored him, which i genuinely didnt know he was calling me i apologised. He therefore told me because I ignored him I can not use to the toilet. My partner was just outside on his way in because we was going to have a drink in this place. I apologised again because at this point it was urgent for me as I already have health issues. But he told me to leave, I was so upset never have I come across someone so rude in belgium. It's ridiculous that in belgium, everywhere you walk into you have to pay to use the toilet or have to buy something. I usually don't take things to heart but that really upset me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ű§ŰšÙˆ ïżœ. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice place where all kinds of cold and hot drinks are available
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fareed M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an institution. You have to appreciate the interiors but over that, the staff were friendly and drinks were good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jacque G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely gay bar in Brussels, friendly staff didn't eat here but stopped of a couple of times. Very close to the grand place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ValĂ©rie C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The women are welcome there too. I go there from time to time lol (Original) La gente féminine y est le bienvenue aussi. J'y vais de temps en temps lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jacques w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) English type gay bar, known for its cozy, cozy, ideal to enjoy a coffee, a beer or a whiskey and have a good time to discuss, friendly place that I recommend (Original) Bar gay de type anglais, rĂ©putĂ© pour son cĂŽtĂ© cosy, feutrĂ©, idĂ©al pour dĂ©guster un cafĂ©, une biĂšre ou un whisky et passer un bon moment Ă  discuter, lieu convivial que je recommande😉😉😉😘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudy De M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gay friends and acquaintances (Original) Gay vrienden en kennissenkring
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 BarthĂ©lĂ©my g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not ask for the price you will quickly be repacked ... They refused to serve us ... (Original) Ne demandez pas le prix vous vous ferez vite remballer... Ils ont refusé de nous servir...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandro Garcia L. 5 years ago on Google
    In Brussels there are many choices for great gay bars but this one is the real deal, locals and tourists mix and create a friendly and all time Belgian atmosphere. Bar tender (sorry I forgot his name) has been working there for twenty years and the bar has been open for forty! I never skip this treasure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jay J. 4 years ago on Google
    Charged me 2.50 to use the toilet. Rude and threatening. Said they didnt accept cards but I had no cash. Then they took card ... Really disappointing to be treated so rudely as a tourist in a new city. The water was delicious though. 5 stars to chaudfontaine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toon T. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Honest and pure food. WYSIWYG! Grill meat and fish and oven dishes, specialities from Greek and Slavic kitchen. Family owned. Really nice people. Always full. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chen E. 3 months ago on Google ‱ 126 reviews New
    Very friendly stuff, great service, good atmosphere, we enjoyed there a lot, looking forward to visit again.

  • 1/5 Chad F. 3 months ago on Google ‱ 110 reviews New
    Bar tender and some strange guy would not serve me and my friend as she asked if they had a toilet and price of drinks. Honestly, so rude. Place is strange.

  • 4/5 Asis A. 1 month ago on Google ‱ 91 reviews New
    Nice place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and music in the middle of the city of Brussels.

  • 5/5 Abdelkarim Nabil M. 2 months ago on Google ‱ 53 reviews New
    Very typical bar, the owner is a very nice guy, the atmosphere is cool

  • 5/5 Sven V. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect for an afternoon of good music, nostalgic interior design and good service 👌

  • 1/5 Joao C. 2 years ago on Google
    I was at the bar and the bill was 25 euros and the owner told me he wound t give me the change. He stole 5 euros and he said he wouldn't give back the 5 euros. I don't recommend this bar, they steal and make fun of you. It is not the best gay bar in buxels by far...

  • 5/5 Linsey B. 2 years ago on Google
    Most awesome bar in Brussels very sweet owner/bar man!

  • 5/5 Drew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely older crowd and retro music. Nice quaint vibes

  • 5/5 Parsifal M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar with excellent and very friendly service.

  • 5/5 Vincent R. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you Ronnie for making me feel so welcome. You and your bar were fabulous 😍😍

  • 5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Right people, straightforward, no bad intentions. Only willing to have fun with respect to everyone and everything. You may like it or not but it's honest and very funny. I simply love it. Every aspect of it and everybody involved in it.

  • 5/5 jose r. 1 year ago on Google
    That's how a bar should look like! It is not full of tourist and the bartender advice you in what to drink. I loved it and would definitely return

  • 5/5 Tommy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a charming little neighborhood gay bar! The owners are THE BEST. 10/10 would recommend.

  • 5/5 Peter B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Perfect place for a drink and meeting up. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Tony H. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you Stuart, you made my evening so memorable. Hope to see you again soon xxx

  • 1/5 Callum S. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff were rude and kicked people out for no reason. Very unwelcoming. If I could give a 0 I would but can’t unfortunately. DONT VIDIT THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Ovidiu I. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cozy and warm welcoming with great music.

  • 1/5 Tanesia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably quite a nice place but found one particular member of staff to be very rude. Swearing isn’t something used in my vocabulary. A huge shame, but I won’t be going back. Unsure as to why it has great reviews. Please don’t waste your time.

  • 5/5 Mia ChĂĄvez R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, safe and friendly historic gay bar. Owners are very kind and welcoming, music is groovy.

  • 5/5 Maria M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place run by kind guys. Great music.

  • 4/5 Dietmar H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly old fashloned pub with decent beers

  • 5/5 Robert 11 months ago on Google
    Very nice, comfortable gay bar. I only had time for a short visit and it was quite enjoyable. A shout out to Ronny, the very welcoming bartender/boss!

  • 5/5 Kenneth Yap (RubberPup K. 11 months ago on Google
    Go here! Coffee with fresh advocaat, choux pastry for €3.5
 do it.

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 9 months ago on Google
    2 guys running it couldnt do enough for us , would 100% reccomend . So good we went back twice

  • 5/5 brandon 10 months ago on Google
    By far the best part of Brussels.

  • 5/5 Bruno W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super nice boss and superb establishments (Original) Patron super sympa et Ă©tablissements superbe

  • 5/5 Mario V. 2 years ago on Google
    A welcoming place in the centre of Brussels. A place where everybody can be themselves, and have a good time always respecting each other. Lovely atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Kris Van der E. 4 years ago on Google
    Older, quieter brown bar

  • 4/5 Jean-jacques B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super nice place ... excellent service and very open clientele .. (Original) Endroit super sympa...service excellent et clientĂšle trĂšs ouverte..

  • 4/5 Alexis D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good restaurant. (Original) Bon restaurant.

  • 4/5 Anita C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cozy, friendly vipe, good music! (Original) Super gezellig, vriendelijk vipe, goede muziek!

  • 5/5 christophe m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Warm, familiar and welcoming. (Original) Chaleureux , familier et acceuillant .

  • 1/5 Rudy D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A bit outdated for my taste (Original) Un peu désuet à mon goût

  • 4/5 Patrick L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always very nice! (Original) Toujours bien sympa !

  • 5/5 Lothar V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rustic framework, pleasant Polite, service 👍 (Original) Rustiek kader, aangenaam Beleefd, service 👍

  • 5/5 Albert De T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good, pleasant and helpful establishment (Original) TrÚs bon établissement agréable et serviable

  • 5/5 Bernard D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly old-fashioned cafe. We meet friends there, 2 steps from the main square (Original) Sympathique café à l'ancienne. On y rencontre les copains, à 2 pas de la grand'place

  • 1/5 twins s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The waiter was aggressive or even threatening, a look from a junkie and asking for a price he kicked us around and tore up the order paper when we had no cards to enlighten us! In short run away (Original) Le serveur était agressif voir menaçant, un regard d'un drogué et en demandant un prix il nous a envoyé bouler et a déchiré le papier de commande alors que nous n'avions pas de cartes pour nous éclairer ! Bref fuyez

  • 3/5 Eddy De V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice patron best to prune 😜 (Original) Leuke patron best te pruimen 😜

  • 5/5 Kai B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy atmosphere, friendly staff

  • 5/5 Roger E. 4 years ago on Google
    The best guy pub from brussel also the staff

  • 5/5 Bill E. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful interior and decadent coffees.

  • 1/5 igotlostin h. 3 years ago on Google
    I was not served because I asked the price of one beer (I was on budget holiday). 😂 What a rude bartender!

  • 5/5 Cedric S. 4 years ago on Google
    On top of being an historical placemark, it's one of the most atypical gay bar of Brussels. You'll find here the typical atmosphere of the 70's and 80's gay scene.

  • 4/5 Geert C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice old bar. Gay friendly... Nice cofee

  • 5/5 GODEFROID P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for us gay (Original) TrĂšs pour nous gay

  • 5/5 Stephen N. 7 years ago on Google
    Classic bar, cosy size, friendly staff.

  • 5/5 jacky f. 2 years ago on Google
    Sympatiehke Patron . Top sevice . ☆☆☆☆☆

  • 5/5 Karlos NĂșñez P. 4 years ago on Google
    Small, funny, cozy... This historic place is everything I needed it to be. And the bartenders are very professional!

  • 5/5 C. O. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe and cool people. Nice spot for an aperol, glass of wine or beer with friends.

  • 4/5 Ronny D. 4 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Tom N. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly crowd and bartenders! Comfortable place!

  • 5/5 JĂŒrgen P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to visit a cool pub (Original) Eine geile Kneipe mĂŒsst ihr besuchen

  • 5/5 Thierry E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Halloween at the Reserve (Original) Halloween Ă  la RĂ©serve

  • 5/5 Stephane1427 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere of English pub in this lovely place. To discover. (Original) Belle atmosphÚre de pub anglais dans cet endroit charmant. A découvrir.

  • 5/5 Hans van der W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy pub .... Nice atmosphere and nice manager. (Original) Heel gezellige kroeg.... Leuke sfeer en leuke uitbater.

  • 4/5 AndrĂ© M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An old-fashioned bar with a good welcome. Discover neat for the halloween period. The Trappistes beer of Roche fort is very appreciable (Original) Un bar à l'ancienne avec un bon accueil. Découvrez soignée pour la période d'halloween. La biÚre Trappistes de Roche fort est trÚs appréciable

  • 5/5 Johan C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cozy drink for everyone. (Original) Geweldige gezellige drankgelegenheid voor iedereen.

  • 4/5 Guy Verdoodt de B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The oldest gay bar in Brussels friendly with an early 20th century decoration preserved (Original) Le plus vieux bar gay de Bruxelles convivial avec une décoration début 20 siÚcle préservée

  • 5/5 Ronny Van S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love and have always loved this place. His boss, Ronny is super nice !!! Do not hesitate, you must go absolutely! (Original) J'adore et ai toujours adoré cet endroit. Son patron, Ronny est super sympa !!! N'hésitez pas, il faut y aller absolument !!!

  • 5/5 Tracy W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cosy and friendly bartender.

  • 5/5 Eddie V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy bar with mixed public and unfussy (Original) Gezellige bar met mixed publiek en vriendelijke bediening

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very fun gay bar with good service. Many tourists arrive without knowing what it is. On Saturdays and Sundays it is usually full but if you go during the week there are fewer people and free snacks (Original) Un bar gay muy divertido con buen servicio. Llegan muchos turistas sin saber que es. Los sĂĄbados y domingos suele estar lleno pero si vas entre semana hay menos gente y bocadillos gratis

  • 5/5 William jesus Tello c. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 4/5 Akbor F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice bar, good prices. (Original) Gezellige bar, goede prijzen.

  • 1/5 Paula S. 7 months ago on Google ‱ 2 reviews
    I was with my boyfriend drinking a beer in the street and enjoying the music that was playing at the bar, which was really loud. We were about to enter La Reserve. We were very offended by the attendant because of that. Worst bar in Brussels
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 7 months ago on Google ‱ 2 reviews
    Had a great time, Ronnie made us very welcome. Would love to visit again Really enjoyed the evening.

  • 1/5 Gustavo S. 7 months ago on Google ‱ 2 reviews
    I was with my girlfriend, enjoying the music, which was loud in the street, finishing drinking beer from another bar, and waiting for the end of this one to enter La Reserve and we were offended by the attendant. Worst bar in Brussels


Call +32 2 511 66 06 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


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

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