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Chez Maman

Bar Gay bar Cabaret club

😠 Never going back. The place is tiny and the show never started after waiting one hour. First they made us go upstairs, where they charge you for keeping your coat. Then they told us that the show would start at midnight in the basement, a tiny super crowded space (I can't imagine what would happen i... People often mention show, drag, night, pour, mais, Brussels, shows, vous, space, music,


Address

7, Rue des Grands Carmes, Rue des Grands Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website

www.chezmaman.be

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (108 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9:30 PM to 5 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 9:30 PM to 5 AM

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  • 1/5 Joan Serra M. 4 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Never going back. The place is tiny and the show never started after waiting one hour. First they made us go upstairs, where they charge you for keeping your coat. Then they told us that the show would start at midnight in the basement, a tiny super crowded space (I can't imagine what would happen in case of an emergency situation...), with almost no space for the performers. Well, if at least we had seen the show... because after two expensive drinks and we waiting one hour, nobody showed off. There are other drag places in town and for sure we are never going back to this one.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lucas A. 5 years ago on Google • 499 reviews
    This place is extremely small, so get ready to be pushed and shoved among the crowd. The drag shows are super fun, especially La Diva, who actually sings besides making jokes. There's a whole ordeal with leaving your coats on the second floor first, then waiting for space downstairs. But it's worth it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Frederic L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dear Mom . Already, then I can allow myself to advise you to stop telling it to you. You are certainly the owner of this bar but any casting director or prod_ of which I am a member will tell you that your performances do not break your 3 duck legs. It must have been your 597th 'Je t''aiiiiiiime' tonight, and you still have absolutely nothing to do with Lara Fabian, neither in terms of pace, nor gesture or expressively. What makes all the more acceptable your attitude sometimes haughty towards your customers on the floor or towards certain drags that you employ. Thank goodness they sometimes raise your level ... but not always. Then, qd of dead drunk guys, and very violent start to shatter your loyal customers, and that the pseudo bouncer is unable to manage anything, I can only advise you to hire staff to meet the challenges. Because today, in concrete terms, your bar is close to zero in terms of safety. In addition to the lack of talent worked and renewed, and questioning of the boss, you expose your customers (whose money you take) to real risks, and you prove to be incompetent to intervene on basic problems, in a place already fundamentally badly designed to be able to ensure rapid exits or rescue in the event of a problem. I dare not imagine what will happen if a guy arrives here, like "Orlando". No rigor, a lot of show off. Learn your trade. Take trips to Spain, England, Quebec, the USA. There are hundreds of drags and bars / cabarets from which you could learn. Put a REAL security at the entrance AND in the room, learn the basics of the trade of transformer or 'personifier', but also of owner, with what that implies as obligations. In conclusion, you who read me, I strongly recommend this place, you can only be disappointed, hoping that you come out without being attacked inside or in front. And I hope the opening of a cabaret at the height. Let's see "miss", in the same street? (Original) Chère maman . Déjà, puis je me permettre de te conseiller d'arrêter de te la raconter. Tu es certes propriétaire de ce bar mais n'importe quel directeur de casting ou prod_ dont je fais partie_ te dira que tes prestations à toi ne cassent pas 3 pattes a un canard. Ce devait être ton 597ème 'Je t'aiiiiiiime' ce soir, et tu n'as toujours strictement rien assimilé de Lara Fabian, ni au niveau de l'allure, ni gestuellement ou expressivement. Ce qui rend d'autant moins acceptable ton attitude parfois hautaine envers tes clients a l'étage ou envers certaines drags que tu emploies. Dieu merci, elles relèvent parfois ton niveau... mais pas toujours. Ensuite, qd des mecs ivres morts, et très violents se mettent a fracasser ta clientèle fidèle, et que le pseudo videur est incapable de gérer quoi que ce soit, je ne peux que te conseiller d'embaucher du personnel à la hauteur des enjeux. Parce qu' aujourd'hui concrètement, ton bar est au niveau proche de zéro en matière de sécurité. En plus du manque de talents travaillés et renouvelés, et de remise en question du patron, vous exposez votre clientèle (dont vous prenez l'argent) à de vrais risques, et vous vous montrez incompétents pour intervenir sur des problèmes de base, dans un endroit déjà fondamentalement mal conçu pour pouvoir assurer des sorties rapides ou des secours en cas de problème. Je n'ose imaginer ce qu'il se passera si un mec débarque ici, façon "Orlando". Aucune rigueur, beaucoup de show off. Apprenez votre métier. Faites des voyages, en Espagne, en Angleterre, au Québec, aux USA. Il y a des centaines drags et de bars / cabarets dont vous pourriez apprendre. Mettez une VRAIE sécurité à l'entrée ET dans la salle, apprenez les bases du métier de transformiste ou 'personnificateur', mais aussi de propriétaire, avec ce que ça implique comme obligations. En conclusion, toi qui me lit, je déconseille fortement cet endroit, tu ne pourras être que déçu, en espérant que tu ressortes sans t'être fait agresser dedans ou devant. Et j espère l'ouverture d' un cabaret à la hauteur. Let's see «mademoiselle», in the same street ?
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Johann D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We came in groups of 8 people. One of our friends went out to smoke, when he wanted to enter the entrance he was refused under a ridiculous pretext ... "it's private" ... (you make too much Arabic) result we all went out and this was our last time I do not think the boss is responsible but the zeal of security is deplorable The next time I file a complaint for discrimination .... you wanted to know why I put a star without comment .... here is my answer (Original) Nous sommes venu en groupe de 8 personnes. Un de nos amis est sorti fumer, lorsqu’il a voulu entrer l’entrée lui a été refusée sous un prétexte ridicule ... « c’est privé »... ( tu fais trop arabe) résultat on est tous sortis et ce fut notre dernière fois Je ne pense pas que le patron soit responsable mais le zèle de la sécurité est déplorable La Prochaine fois je dépose plainte pour discrimination.... vous vouliez savoir pourquoi j’avais mis une étoile sans commenter .... voici ma réponse
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Louis S. 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Welcome to the shoebox of despair. If you ever wanted to feel like a human Tetris piece, look no further than this Brussels drag bar, where the only thing that'll be dragged is your dignity. Let's talk size. Imagine cramming the entire population of Luxembourg into a broom closet. Now shrink that even further, and you'll have a rough idea of the space available in this establishment. The venue is so compact that you'll be intimately acquainted with every stranger's deodorant and regrettable dietary choices. Ah, the sweet aroma of despair. Now, let's talk about the €10 entry fee and €5 token for a drink. To call this a "token" is a bit like calling the Titanic a "minor boating incident." You'll be clutching your token like a prized possession, but good luck actually using it. The bar moonlights as a stage, which means the only thing you'll be sipping on is bitter disappointment. And speaking of bitter, let's address the olfactory assault that awaits you. Forget Chanel No. 5 – this place is all about Eau de Flatulence. You'll be trapped in a fragrant cloud that'll make you yearn for the sweet embrace of secondhand cigarette smoke outside. In conclusion, if you're looking to experience the drag bar equivalent of a human pressure cooker, this is the place for you. Otherwise, steer clear and save yourself the trauma. Brussels, you owe us an apology.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Frans D. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    If you fancy an evening of forgettable performances and the charming ambience of a crowded tube carriage, then look no further than this little gay bar in Brussels. With drag shows that are as underwhelming as the punchline of a bad joke, this place truly knows how to keep things, well, unremarkable. Once you've handed over a tenner to a bouncer with the finesse of a wrecking ball, prepare to be shuffled into a sweltering, seatless chamber. With standing room only, you'll be treated to a live-action game of 'Human Tetris' as you grapple for position, clutching a voucher for a free drink that remains as elusive as a snowball in the Sahara. This pint-sized establishment is a true marvel of mediocrity. With yawn-inducing performances, a space that feels like an overcrowded phone booth, and a complimentary beverage that's more difficult to find than common sense in a debate on the internet, one has to wonder why anyone would willingly part with their hard-earned cash for this experience. So, unless you're a glutton for punishment and enjoy navigating through a veritable human obstacle course while inhaling the dulcet tones of flatulence, give this cramped bar a wide berth. Your senses and personal boundaries will undoubtedly thank you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Edison C. 3 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Visited in January. They make you wait to get into a tiny place without any emergency exits. In case of fire you’re helpless. Show starts super late for a drag show classified as mediocre at best. The long wait was not worthy whatsoever.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Olga A. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The doorman with the kiss tattoo was horrible. Super rude, sassy and dehumanizing. Childish really. We went to Cabaret Mademoiselle instead and wow what a contrast!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentin B. 7 years ago on Google
    One of Brussels LGBTQI institution. Drag queen shows every 30 minutes on Friday and Sunday, occasionally on Thursday too. Check Facebook for more information on events. Entrance is free and can take longer if your group is more made of females than males (which is sad) but you'll have to put your belongings at the cloakroom. Drinks are a bit pricey but you pay for the staff and the shows. Can get crowded around 1am.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eros C. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place. A bit pricey but it's worth it. Nice music if u like 90s
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sébastien B. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Entertaining certe, but cramped, nothing to sit down or ask a drink and staff unfriendly. Rates quite high. (Original) Divertissant certe, mais exigus, rien pour s'asseoir ou poser son verre et personnel peu sympathique. Tarifs assez élevés.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 The Exploring B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great drag shows and nice atmosphere. However, I wonder what happens if there is an emergency (i.e. a fire). The main door and the door to the show area are constantly locked by the bouncer and the place is always packed. The emergency exit is also locked... Eventually, female customers are rarely welcome during busy hours.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ovidiu R. 6 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    That's extremely unpleasant waiting for a while and in front of you to enter some supposing "guest list" people. That's truly disrespectful for the entire people are waiting!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joseph Duggan L. 6 years ago on Google
    Door man leaves the door open, very rude for neighbors. Short man on Saturday, Jan. 20.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P 7 years ago on Google
    I was in bruxelles last weekend. This night was an amazing surprise. A different night. If you go to Bru... go to Chez Maman!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine H. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I spent every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening there during the end of my student period and let me tell you that I had fun and still have fun like a little crazy. Admittedly the porter is relouais (especially if he forgot you since time ...) but it is his job. Entrance at € 0 unlike many gay outings, drinks at classic nightclub prices (vodka are at € 10 tightly packed), cloakroom for twice nothing (by the piece). An effort could however be made on bottled beers ... Mum and her daughters will welcome you with their legendary or hipshaped verve depending on the character. Notice to agoraphobes: to avoid, obviously! (Original) J'ai passé tous les jeudi, vendredi et samedi soirs là-bas durant la fin de ma période étudiante et laissez moi vous dire que je m'y amusait et m'y amuse encore comme un petit fou. Certes le portier est relou (surtout s'il t'a oublié depuis le temps...) mais c'est son job. Entrée à 0€ contrairement à beaucoup de lieux de sortie gay, boissons aux prix classiques des boîtes de nuit (vodka sont à 10€ bien tassée), vestiaire pour deux fois rien (à la pièce). Un effort pourrait cependant être fourni sur les bières bouteilles... Maman et ses filles vous accueilleront de leurs verve légendaire ou déhanché matahariesque selon le personnage. Avis aux agoraphobes : à éviter, évidemment !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 leonidas l. 6 years ago on Google
    Great gay bar!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Joel D. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For the changing rooms ... a piece of advice: take a picture of the ticket, your clothes and the person in charge of the changing room !!!! Otherwise ... Little chance of finding your business but fortunately the staff is nice and helpful (apart from the boss !!!!!!) (Original) Pour les vestiaires...un conseil : faire une photo du ticket, de vos vêtements et de la personne chargée du vestiaire !!!! Autrement... Peu de chance de retrouver vos affaires mais heureusement que le personnel est gentil et serviable (à part le patron !!!!!!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolas M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attention cult place of the capital. Mom welcomes us with her daughters for an unforgettable evening. Shows all night long and super friendly staff. Free entry and the price of drinks is totally affordable. A place to discover on Friday and Saturday evening. Guaranteed atmosphere (Original) Attention endroit culte de la capitale. Maman nous accueille avec ses filles pour une soirée inoubliable. Shows toute la nuit et personnel ultra sympathique. Entrée gratuite et le prix des boissons est totalement abordable. Un lieu à découvrir le vendredi et samedi soir. Ambiance assuré
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Florian M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great bar with nice drag shows 👍 The surface is quite small but the atmosphere is pleasant. I really recommend to go if you want to spend a great evening in Brussels
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eduardo C. 7 years ago on Google
    A great drag bar. Don't miss a night here. Can get very full sometimes and you might have trouble getting in. The music could be better...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 J. L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant place and beautiful transvestites (Original) Lieu tres agreable et beaux travestis
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge T. 5 years ago on Google
    best place in the European capital <3
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean J. 6 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Wir sind bei einem JGA eines Freundes durch Brüssel und der Bräutigam sagte mir,dass er noch nie bei einer Travestieshow war. Gesagt getan. Gegoogelt und Chez Maman als erstes gefunden. Bis heute kannte ich nur RuPauls Dragrace. Als hete schon nicht ohne 😂. Wir waren um 22:25 vor Ort und bekamen noch kostenlosen Eintritt an der netten Türe. Ungefähr um 23:30 begann dann die Show. Die Preise für die Getränke sind für Brüssel und für eine Show die man bekommt sehr gut. (4€ für ein Bier) Evtl war es an diesem Abend eine Chansons Show und keine klassische ,aber die Stimmung war gut. Bzw Drag ist ja bunt, aber meine Freunde haben was anderes erwartet. Mein Freunde haben ihren Horizont erweitert und waren überrascht wieviele Frauen vor Ort waren. 😂 Wenn ich nochmal in Brüssel bin, würde ich nochmal hingehen, auch wenn der Laden wirklich sehr sehr klein ist und stickig,aber das Ambiente macht es weg.

  • 5/5 Simon O. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    This place was so much fun I went twice in one weekend and still have Edith Piaf stuck in my head

  • 4/5 Fred L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small place on 2 floors. Nice atmosphere very commercial music. Show to see 😉 (Original) Endroit petit sur 2 étages. Ambiance sympa la musique très commerciale. Show à voir 😉

  • 1/5 francesca de l. 4 years ago on Google
    I've hated this place. They treated me so badly. The music and the drag were good, but the stuff is awful

  • 5/5 Édouard R. 6 years ago on Google
    Great music! Great shows! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

  • 5/5 Mateusz W. 2 years ago on Google
    The show and music for dancing was amazing!

  • 5/5 Michiel D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is always fun guaranteed!

  • 4/5 FDB 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place to enjoy and understand flamish night. Fun transformism shows on the bar of a tiny place with all the charm of a clandestine place. You enter through the side door, closet on the upper floor. After 24.00 you have to fight for half a square meter. (Original) Fantastic place to enjoy and understand flamish night. Divertidos espectáculos de transformismo sobre la barra de un diminuto local con todo el encanto de un lugar clandestino. Se entra por puerta lateral, ropero en planta superior. A partir de las 24.00h ya hay que luchar por medio metro cuadrado.

  • 2/5 Christophe H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a mediocre show that takes itself so seriously .... (Original) un spectacle médiocre qui se prend tellement au sérieux....

  • 5/5 Le C. 7 years ago on Google
    OK

  • 4/5 Izabella P. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant place (Original) Endroit agréable

  • 3/5 JIM L. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Apparently unavoidable on the gay circuit of the night in Brussels. Not really atmosphere the night we were there. Not seen the transformist show. Cozy atmosphere but prices too high! (Original) Apparemment incontournable sur le circuit gay de la nuit à Bruxelles. Pas vraiment d'ambiance le soir où nous y étions. Pas vu le spectacle transformiste. Ambiance cosy mais prix trop élevés !

  • 5/5 Jérémy B. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to have fun between rhinestones and glitter ... Everything crazy of course. (Original) Super endroit pour s'amuser entre les strass et paillettes... Tout en folie bien sûr.

  • 5/5 Jelle Z. 7 years ago on Google
    Fun when it's crowded and the party is at full gear

  • 2/5 Victor B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely small place, if you raise your arms you may not be able to lower them. Admission is free but controlled as there is not much space. If you are wearing a purse or coat you will have to pay to leave in the headgear before entering. (Original) Lugar extremamente pequeno, se você levantar os braços é bem provável que não consiga abaixá-los. A entrada é gratuita, porém controlada, já que não há muito espaço. Caso esteja usando bolsa ou casaco terá que pagar para deixar na chapelaria antes de entrar.

  • 5/5 Maxime De S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Brussels institution! (Original) Une institution bruxelloise !

  • 3/5 Andrés O. 6 years ago on Google
    Fun drag bar, very very crowded

  • 4/5 pat d. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must in terms of transvestites (Original) Un incontournable en matiere de travestis

  • 5/5 COSIO C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Warm atmosphere at Mom's. Quality show, atypical place which gives it its charm. Arrive at 11pm for the excellent first part. (Original) Ambiance chaleureuse chez Maman. Spectacle de qualité, endroit atypique qui en fait son charme. Arrivez dès 23h pour l'excellente première partie.

  • 1/5 VIC L. 4 years ago on Google
    Door staff are rude and arrogant

  • 4/5 George A. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to go when you are in Brussels

  • 1/5 Zek U. 5 years ago on Google
    Pseudo lgbt, didn’t want to let my lesbian friend in, as gay men feel like it will undermine their sexual needs.

  • 5/5 Z R. 5 years ago on Google
    Super fun!

  • 5/5 Gaspare C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love the world of the night and turn into a woman at night to come show in your establishment, long live the shemale! (Original) j'adore le monde de la nuit et me transformer en femme la nuit pour venir faire le show dans votre etablissement ,vive les transexuelle !

  • 5/5 Lucie R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Indispensable, timeless. A high (but small) place for Brussels nights. The platform is the bar, singing in the spotlight. Special mention for the divas: Céline, Tina. A perfect and daring show. (Original) Incontournable, indémodable. Un haut (mais petit) lieu des nuits bruxelloises. L'estrade est le bar, la chant à l'honneur. Mention spéciale pour les divas : Céline, Tina. Un show parfait et osé.

  • 1/5 Paula H. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Myself and my other two friends, we paid 10 Euro each entrance fee, we were inside for 10 min. That place its an accident waiting to happen. To many people in such tiny space. We didn't get even the chance to get the 5 Euro drink included, in other words we went there to give them 30 Euro . There's was no show and no possibility to get to the bar to get the drink included in the entrance price of 10 Euro. We wait for over an hour to get inn. TERRIBLE PLACE. The worst experience of my life.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniel R. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    DJ tonight was so boring….playing 50-60s music the whole night, very disappointing


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Amenities


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

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