La Machine · Saint-Géry · Brussels
A late-night bar in Brussels, open until 4 am at weekends
La Machine is a late-night bar on Place Saint-Géry, in the centre of Brussels. On Fridays and Saturdays it serves until 4 am; on Wednesdays and Thursdays, until 2 am. A last drink after dinner or a gig, or a night that starts late: here are the hours, day by day.
Opening hours, day by day
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 pm | 1 am |
| Tuesday | 2 pm | 1 am |
| Wednesday | 2 pm | 2 am |
| Thursday | 2 pm | 2 am |
| Friday | 12 pm | 4 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm | 4 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm | midnight |
What do you drink at 2 am?
The same menu as earlier in the evening: 36 cocktails, including 5 Signatures created by our bartenders, mocktails, 5 Belgian beers on tap and 34 in bottles, from Trappists to gueuze.
To end the night slowly, the Tasting Notebook gathers 22 spirits, served in 2 cl or 4 cl.
And for dancing?
On some Saturdays, a DJ plays on the ground floor from 11 pm to 4 am, with free entry (dates in the listings). On other nights, the music is the house’s own.
Place Saint-Géry, in the centre
La Machine is at 2 Place Saint-Géry, a step away from the Bourse and a few minutes’ walk from the Grand-Place. The nearest station is Bourse.
Since summer 2026, dishes from the Marché Saint-Géry, just across the square, can also be eaten at La Machine, at the bar or on the terrace. The market, in the Halles, serves until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, according to its website.
Frequently asked questions
How late is La Machine open?
Until 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 am on Mondays and Tuesdays, and midnight on Sundays.
What time does the bar open?
At noon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; at 2 pm from Monday to Thursday.
Can you dance late?
On programmed Saturdays, yes: a DJ plays on the ground floor from 11 pm to 4 am, with free entry.
Do I need to book to come late?
No, not below 8 guests. For a table in the bar on a Friday or Saturday, arrival is by 10:30 pm at the latest: later than that, just come in.
How do I get there?
La Machine is at Place Saint-Géry 2, 1000 Brussels, a step away from the Bourse; the nearest station is Bourse.
From what age are guests served?
Beer is served from 16, spirits from 18. Our bartenders check ages, without exception.