Brussels: Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour with Shots & Drink Deals

Summary

Brussels nightlife tour with shots, games and city bars

You’ll jump straight into Brussels nightlife with a local guide leading you through four lively bars—starting with icebreaker games at The Unusual Bar and free shots at every stop. Meet fellow travelers over discounted drinks and try your hand at karaoke or dance to live DJs depending on the night. It’s less about sightseeing, more about feeling the city’s energy—and maybe making some friends along the way.

What’s the experience like?

Someone dropped a coin on the sticky floor just as we squeezed into The Unusual Bar — it made this hollow clink that sort of cut through the music for a second. That’s where we started our Brussels pub crawl, right around 9:30pm. Our guide (I think her name was Sophie?) handed out these neon wristbands and tried to get us all talking by making us play some game involving charades and Belgian beer names. I only half-understood the rules but it worked — suddenly everyone was laughing, even the shy Australian guy who barely spoke above a whisper at first.

The first complimentary shot went down fast — honestly I couldn’t tell you what it was, something sweet and sharp — and then we spilled out onto the street in this loose pack. Brussels feels different at night; there’s this mix of old stone buildings and neon signs, and you can smell fries somewhere even if you can’t see them. We hit three more bars after that, each one louder than the last. One place had karaoke (I did “Wonderwall,” which I regret), another had a DJ spinning stuff I’d never heard before but somehow danced to anyway. Sophie kept checking in on everyone, making sure nobody got left behind or too lost in their own world.

I met people from Brazil, Germany, Turkey — honestly I lost track after a while. There were drink discounts at every stop (the JagerBOMB is still haunting me) and someone bought a round of something blue that stained my tongue for an hour. The crowd was bigger than I expected; apparently weekends can get up to eighty people but it didn’t feel overwhelming, just sort of messy in a good way. At one point I ended up outside with two locals who tried to teach me how to pronounce “Stoemp” properly. They laughed when I butchered it — still not sure I’ve got it right.

I don’t remember every song or every conversation but there’s this blur of light and sound that sticks with me. Walking back through the city after midnight felt different than arriving — like Brussels had let its hair down for us just for one night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Brussels nightlife pub crawl

• Meet at The Unusual Bar 9:15PM
• Play icebreaker games
• Visit first bar with complimentary shot
• Explore second bar with drink discounts
• Stop at third bar with live DJ or karaoke
• End at fourth bar with complimentary shot

Top questions

Where does the Brussels pub crawl start?

The meeting point is The Unusual Bar in Brussels between 9:15PM - 9:30PM.

How many bars are included in the pub crawl?

The tour visits four bars or clubs during the night.

Are drinks included in the price?

You get one free JagerBOMB plus three additional complimentary shots during the crawl.

Is there a guide on this Brussels nightlife tour?

Yes, there is a local guide who leads the group throughout the evening.

What kind of activities happen during quiet nights?

On quieter nights, there are karaoke sessions instead of live DJs.

How big are the groups on this pub crawl?

Group sizes range from about 15 participants during weekdays up to 80 on weekends.

Is transportation provided between venues?

No private transport is provided but public transportation options are nearby if needed.

Is food included on this pub crawl?

No food is included; only shots and drink discounts are part of the package.

What’s included

Your night includes entry to four different bars or clubs in Brussels with a complimentary JagerBOMB plus three extra shots along the way, exclusive drink discounts at each venue, icebreaker games to kick things off at The Unusual Bar, and guidance from friendly locals throughout your evening adventure.