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Is Brussels safe for gay travelers?

Brussels is one of Europe’s most LGBTQ+-friendly capitals, where love is love, and everyone’s too busy eating waffles or debating the best beer to care about who you’re holding hands with. Brussels’ gay-friendly cafés and restaurants serve fabulous bites, and we’ve sampled enough to call ourselves experts.

Drache is a cozy café famous for its matcha and perfect for people-watching.

That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Then there’s Spit It Out, another f3tish favorite with gear that could make even Fifty Shades of Grey blush. Meanwhile, Be Color is all about rainbow vibes and fabulous accessories.

Extra-ordinaire and Lady Paname are quirky little spots brimming with charm.

It's the kind of energy we live for: inclusive, thoughtful, and utterly fabulous.

For our trip, we stayed at the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, a certified #TravelProud gem. And if you’re lucky enough to hit their gigantic Halloween edition? But also, a popular hangout when the other gay bars close, thanks to its late opening hours.

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The clientele is rather mixed and quite young during the first 2-3 hours while later it becomes more gay. We even climbed the Belfry Tower, though Seby complained about the stairs the entire time.

To hit both cities in one go, this Ghent and Bruges day tour is a no-brainer—someone else does the planning, you do the exploring (and the snacking).

It’s inexpensive, and we found it to be a fantastic way to learn more about these sites and uncover hidden gems in the city.

  • Grand Place (Grote Markt): The crown jewel of Brussels, this UNESCO World Heritage site is surrounded by opulent guild halls and the majestic Town Hall.

    Welcome to Brussels, where the waffles are sweet, the parties are wild, and the vibes are as gay as a rainbow-tinted Smurf parade.

    After ringing in the New Year at the legendary La Demence party (still sweating, thanks for asking), we decided to explore this quirky European capital and were not disappointed.

    From the jaw-dropping Grand Place to the city’s booming queer scene, Brussels is packed with surprises – and plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

    The local queens here are pure magic, serving charm, wit, and just the right amount of shade to keep us laughing.

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Belgium has progressive LGBTQ laws, and we certainly rank it as one of the most gay friendly countries in the world. 

Fun fact: Belgium was the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage back in 2003.

Walking through the Grand Place or exploring the artsy Marolles district, we felt totally at ease being our fabulous, hand-holding selves.

Of course, we couldn’t skip La Réserve, Brussels’ oldest gay bar, with its delightfully nostalgic charm and those iconic blacked-out windows. What are the best foods to try in Brussels?

Brussels is a culinary playground. Bring your A-game, because it’s a full-on spectacle with around 10,000 gays attending.

As a result, Brussels Pride became only the second Pride in the world (after Amsterdam) to benefit from such institutional recognition.

Brussels Pride is a wild celebration of love, diversity, and glitter. Absolute angels.
Irish and Belgian beers. Juillet et août peuvent sembler plus calmes car les locaux voyagent, tandis que l’hiver apporte des nuits précoces et de la pluie, mais c’est parfait pour les bars cosy et le cabaret.

But honestly? Brussels feels like a warm hug wrapped in a rainbow flag. The rich, velvety textures and inventive flavors were pure decadence.

  • Speculoos: These spiced shortcrust biscuits are a Belgian staple.

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    Seby and I did the rounds (purely for research, of course) and found something for everyone – from leather lovers to pop culture queens.

    First up, BorisBoy, the f3tish store where you’ll find enough leather and latex to outfit a Eurovision halftime show. The afterparties? Absolutely bonkers. And if you’re rocking facial hair or just want a killer fade, Les Hommes Barber Shop will have you looking like the cover model for Beard Goals Monthly.

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