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La Belladone
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
Tucked away in Saint-Gilles, La Belladone is your go-to for a night that starts with culture and ends with cocktails. By day, it's a sleek photography gallery housed in a stunning Art Nouveau space, but as the sun sets, the winter garden transforms into a buzzing bar where locals gather for fine drinks and shared plates. Skip the tourist traps and come here for the hybrid experience: art by day, party by night, all wrapped in one of the city's most atmospheric corners.
Known For
- •contemporary photography exhibitions
- •Art Nouveau architecture
- •winter garden space
- •fine cocktails and planchettes
Best For
cultural eveningsgroup drinksart lovers
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
Art by day, cocktails by night
La Belladone is one of those rare spots that genuinely works as both a gallery and a bar without feeling pretentious or forced. The Art Nouveau building itself is worth the visit, with its warm winter garden creating an intimate backdrop for the rotating photography shows. During the day, you'll find art lovers browsing quietly, but as evening hits, the crowd shifts to a more festive energy—think friends sharing planchettes over craft cocktails while the music kicks in.
What sets it apart is the seamless transition between day and night. By day, it's a quiet space to appreciate international photography; by night, it becomes a lively hub where the modern metal structure and open layout encourage conversation. The cocktails are well-crafted, and the small plates are perfect for grazing. It's not always easy to find if you don't know the area, but that's part of the charm—it feels like a local secret rather than a tourist trap.