How we love our Brussels terraces! The sun is just beginning to shine, so what’s your favorite meeting place? Between rooftops, must-see spots, green nooks and other secret hideaways, take your pick from these 18 dream terraces in Brussels!
1. Le Flore
Need a breath of fresh air? Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city doesn’t have to mean going to the other end of the country: at Le Flore, you’ll enjoy a tranquil terrace on the edge of the peaceful Bois de la Cambre.
📍 Avenue de Flore 3/4
🚇Solbosch (lines 8 or 25)
2. Woodpecker Drohme
Woodpecker Drohme is a real favorite: located at the Hippodrome de Boitsfort, it boasts an extraordinary setting, surrounded by listed buildings, a colorful bell tower and a vast green terrace that give it a special charm.
📍 Chaussée de la Hulpe 51
🚇 Hippodrome de Boitsfort (line 8)
3. Perched
A rooftop can’t be complete without a pool! Atop the Jam Hotel in Saint-Gilles, Perché is one of the few rooftops in Brussels where you can take a dip in the water! Open all year round, this discreet rooftop terrace above the noise of the city boasts an incomparable view of the Brussels skyline.
📍 Chaussée de Charleroi 132
🚇 Janson (lines 81, 92 and 97)
4. Brugmann
Hidden behind the building, between the avenue of the same name and Parc L’Abbé Froidure, Brugmann is a luxury address offering a terrace, cocktail bar and generously-stocked wine list. It’s without doubt one of Forest‘s most refined and secluded addresses .
📍 Av. Brugmann 52/54
🚇 Darwin (line 92)
5. Villa Gypsy
With its delicious brunch and invigorating boutique space, Villa Gypsy is the ideal address for reunions with friends, colleagues or family. The tranquility of its secret staircase garden, located at the back of the boutique-restaurant, offers a real quiet corner in the middle of Avenue Louise.
📍 Av. Louise 180
🚇 Bailli (lines 8, 81 and 93)
6. Comptoir Rodin
With its Belgium-Israel fusion cuisine, you’ll have every reason to fall for the peaceful, leafy terrace of Comptoir Rodin, hidden behind the restaurant of the same name. From breakfast to brunch: pastries, fresh salmon and beet salads and other healthy treats.
📍 Avenue Auguste Rodin 8
🚇 Germoir (lines S5, S9 and 81)
7. The Avenue
Sheltered from the noise of the city, in the heart of the Hotel Barsey by Warwick, you can step inside this magnificent sunny garden typical of the Mediterranean coast. With its olive trees, colorful parasols and the soothing sound of its ancient fountain, there’s no doubt about it: the Côte d’Azur is in Brussels!
📍 Avenue Louise 381
🚇 Abbaye (lines 8 and 93)
8. Chalet Robinson
Brussels’ most bucolic terrace! Nestled on an island in the middle of the Bois de la Cambre, Chalet Robinson will take you far away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a journey close to nature and tasty, fresh recipes. You can get there by crossing the lake in a rowboat– so romantic!
📍 Sentier de l’Embarcadère 1
🚇 Marie-José (lines 8 and 25)
9. La Fabrique
At Bruxelles Secrète, we’re big fans of La Fabrique: this discreet haven of peace nestled in the heart of Egmont Park, between Louise and Porte de Namur, boasts a gourmet menu (eggs Benedict to die for, ultra-melt-in-your-mouth burgers, crispy falafel and even delicious avocado toast…).
📍 Boulevard de Waterloo 44
🚇 Louise (lines 2, 6, 8, 92, 93, 97)
10. Dolce La Hulpe
Okay, it’s outside Brussels… but it’s definitely our favorite of the year! Dolce La Hulpe, in the heart of the Forêt de Soignes, has a magnificent terrace hidden in the shade of the trees, the Bar Badian, where you can relax with friends or family.
📍 Chaussée de Bruxelles 135 (La Hulpe)
🚇 La Hulpe IBM (bus 366)
11. BabDar
With its quiet, little-known terrace and charming decor, BabDar, just a stone’s throw from Place Louise, is the place to go for oriental flavors. Here, you’ll be tempted by succulent tajines and couscous, paired as you wish with top-flight wines.
📍 Chaussée de Charleroi 85
🚇 Faider (lines 92 and 97)
12. Le Bain des Dames
Although not one of the largest, the terrace of Le Bain des Dames has a singular charm that deserves its place in this top. Its garlands of white luminous lights, its breathtaking blue wall full of poetry and its menu combining local produce and a well-stocked wine cellar make it a must-visit address among Brussels’ terraces.
📍 Chaussée de Vleurgat 186
🚇 Vleurgat (lines 8 and 93)
13. The Bank
The Bank, a former Brussels bank metamorphosed into a resto-bar, surfs on magnificent decorative vibes straight out of gangster movies: safety deposit boxes, vault doors, (fake) gold bullion, entrance-isolators, bags of dollars… And of course, The Bank has a terrace!
📍 Rue du Bailli 79
🚇 Trinité (line 81)
14. Chyl
With its large, light-filled bay window, giant white umbrella and jagged wooden floor, it’s hard not to fall for this charming terrace with its mix of retro and modern, just a stone’s throw from the Abbaye de la Cambre. It’s one of those terraces where we like to come for brunch on Sundays!
📍 Rue de Belle-Vue 62
🚇 Abbaye (lines 8 and 93)
15. Racines
Looking for a refreshing break before your walk through the Étangs d’Ixelles? Look no further and relax on the deckchairs in the pretty Racines garden, one of the most beautiful terraces in Brussels. On the premises, opt for a wine pairing menu and put your trust in their newly enriched cellar.
📍 Chaussée d’Ixelles 353
🚇 Flagey (line 81)
16. The Eight
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 impressive view of the city, from the Grand-Place tower to the Palais de Justice!
📍 Rue du Midi 135
🚇 Bourse (line 3)
17. The Chairman
This is a modern brasserie with a New York feel right in the heart of Brussels. Here you can sample delicious dishes that mix Belgian specialties with all kinds of other cuisines, such as American, Asian and Italian. The trendy ambience and intimate atmosphere have quickly made it one of Brussels’ favorite afterwork spots. Take advantage of the good weather to try out its large terrace!
📍 Bld Baudouin 30
🚇 Yser (lines 2 and 6)
18. Bouchéry
You’d almost feel like you were in a small village when you sit down to eat at Bouchéry. Its verdant, soothing courtyard blends with refined cuisine (more vegetarian in tone) and fresh, local produce. One of those terraces where time flies!
📍 Chaussée d’Alsemberg 812/A
🚇 Rittweger (line 51)