Despite winter and cooler temperatures, the desire to take to the skies continues unabated. And in Brussels, several rooftops continue to welcome you for a relaxing break. With friends, family or colleagues, these places offer a unique perspective on the city. Bruxelles Secrète reveals its selection of the 7 must-see rooftops in Brussels.
1. The all-new Akai, where elegance meets gastronomy
Akai is a new rooftop located at the top of the Hotel Cardo, offering inventive fusion cuisine and lively evenings with a breathtaking view of the city. Recently inaugurated, this culinary and festive space is fast becoming a trendy meeting place for food and nightlife enthusiasts.
⏰ Opening hours: Tue-Wed 12pm-01am, Thu-Sat 12pm-late, Sun-Mon closed
📍Address: 30th floor of the Cardo Brussels hotel: Avenue du Boulevard 14, 1210 Brussels
2. Rooftop 58: for a 360-degree panorama
This is one of the trendiest rooftops in Brussels: Rooftop 58 (also known as “le 58” or “58 Rooftop & Panoramic Eatery”), located at the top of Brucity (De Brouckère). It’s the king of rooftops; why? Because it’s quite simply the biggest panoramic rooftop in Europe! The view is spectacular.
⏰ O pening hours: daily 6pm – 1am
📍 Address : Rue de l’Evêque 1
3. Tope: for a 76 m high experience
Tope is the rooftop of The Hoxton hotel, located between Rogier and Botanique in Brussels since last year. With its Mexican-inspired rooftop bar 76 meters high, Tope offers an experience never before seen in Brussels in what is perhaps the highest rooftop in the whole city.
⏰ O pening hours: Mon-Mar 12h-00h, Wed-Thu 12h-00h, Fri-Sat 12h-01h, Sun 15h-00h
📍 Address: Sq. Victoria Régina 1
4. The Eight: for (also) protection from the rain and cold
Convivial, welcoming and boasting a signature cocktail menu with the option of asking the barman for his own creation, The Eight is the new reference address on Rue du Midi in Brussels. Above all, it’s iconic for its 180º view of the city! The must: a huge choice of seating inside too, perfect in case of rain or cooler temperatures!
⏰O pening hours : Tue-Sun 16h30-00h (12h-01h Thu-Sat)
📍 Address : Rue du Midi 135
5. Perché: a covered, heated interior
A rooftop isn’t really complete without a pool! At the top of the Jam Hotel in Saint-Gilles, Perché stands out as one of the few rooftops in Brussels where you can take a dip in the water. This multi-level rooftop terrace, open all year round, lets you enjoy a breathtaking view of the Brussels skyline while soaking your feet. And for cooler days, don’t worry: a covered, heated area is available for you to relax in all seasons. (With, as a bonus, an extra-cozy open fire!)
⏰ O pening hours : Daily 5pm-01am
📍 Address : Chaussée de Charleroi 132
6. Secret Rooftop by Warwick: for the chic side
Offering a panoramic view over the rooftops of Brussels, this elegant high-perched bar (on the sixth floor of the five-star Warwick Brussels hotel) is the ideal address for lounging and enjoying an original (and relaxing) view of the city’s most touristic square: yes, we said… the famous Grand-Place!
⏰ O pening hours: Every day 5pm-11.30pm
📍 Address : Rue Duquesnoy 5
7. Soko: to be in the heart of nature
With its breathtaking view of the Forêt de Soignes and the Brussels skyline, Soko makes all the difference. Its vast terrace of plush banquettes and large, bright and comfortable interior spaces make it the dream spot for both afterworks with colleagues and get-togethers on the go with friends.
⏰ O pening hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-01am
📍 Address: Rue Duquesnoy 5