L'Archiduc

An Art Deco gem dedicated to jazz

Opened in 1937, Archiduc is an iconic bar in central Brussels that has preserved its Art Deco authenticity while becoming a jazz hotspot.

Original architecture and design

• Original cast iron main door adorned with an A
• Wall benches preserved since opening
• 1929 Steinway grand piano, the venue's centerpiece
• High ceilings and crescent-shaped balcony
• Columns rising to the ceiling

A Brussels jazz institution

• Live jazz concerts on Saturdays and Sundays at 5 PM
• "Jazz after shopping": weekly sessions from 5 PM to 7 PM
• Varied programming mixing established artists and emerging talents
• Long history of hosting renowned musicians

Mixology and ambiance

• Refined cocktail menu and wide selection of spirits
• Specialties: Aperol Spritz and Margaritas
• Intimate atmosphere evocative of the 50s/70s
• Cosmopolitan clientele, including local artists

Practical information

• More subdued atmosphere on weekdays
• Possibility to organize private events
• Walking distance from the Grand Place