In Brussels, rooftops are a dime a dozen, but only a handful of them are truly breathtaking. Lila29, perched on the 29th floor of the brand-new Hotel The Standard, shatters all expectations. Inspired Iberian cuisine and daring mixology, all just a stone’s throw from the clouds.
Free height and golden vibes
Located in the Quartier Nord, Lila29 is the new address that brings height to the capital. From the very top of The Standard hotel, we’re treated to a picture-postcard view. Panoramic skyline, golden light at the end of the day, and a terrace that makes you want to escape the city. The atmosphere is a blend of chic minimalism and Barcelona’s dolce vita, with banquettes, hanging plants and a playlist calibrated for golden hours. Here, you don’t just come for a drink, you sit back, disconnect and contemplate Brussels in a different way.
Iberian plates in chic sneakers
At the table, the chef doesn’t play the tourist card. Here, you’ll enjoy a true Iberian score: Cecina de León (€23) cut to perfection, crispy “Pan de Cristal” with crab (€18) or Cantabrian anchovies (€14), not forgetting the Manchego-spinach (€12) or Pata Negra (€15) “croquetas” that clatter like a flamenco chorus. Lovers of freshness will fall for the Bay of Biscay tuna with pine nuts (€25) or the avocado with ajo blanco and carabinero twist (€18). For the main course? The “Red Mullet” on polenta (€28) or the vegetarian “Fideuà con socarrat” (€16) raise the bar – without weighing down the stomach.
Perched cocktails
Lila29 also distances itself from tried-and-true cocktails. Here, the menu gives way to creative elixirs: “Smokey Margarita” with mezcal and saffron paprika (€16), “Vinte e Nove” with a tropical twist (€15), or the stylish “Flor de Granada”, a combination of Cuban rum, vermouth and pomegranate (€15). The “Lila29 Spritz” (€14), with Sakura gin and fig-chili vermouth, already has its fans. And for those who don’t drink? Botivo Ginger Mint (€10) or Tagetes Kombucha (€9) are real alternatives. For dessert, let yourself be seduced by the “Little Black Dress of Chocolate” (€11) or the “Torrija” with smoked caramel (€8) to end on a sweet and decadent note.
See you there this weekend?
📍 Address: Boulevard Roi Albert II 30, 1000 Brussels