Bottleshop

On the Wibautstraat in Oost, housed in a striking, distinctive building, Bottleshop is a sleek natural-wine bar with a laid-back, welcoming feel. The list runs to scores of mostly French bottles, with a rotating by-the-glass selection that keeps things fresh.

Seriously good upscale bar bites are designed to go with the wine, making it as good for a light dinner as for a glass after work. The staff know their stuff and love to steer you toward something new.

What to expect

Expect a stylish, modern room with a relaxed crowd and a wine list that rewards curiosity. The by-the-glass list changes regularly, so it's a great place to try something you wouldn't normally order, with bites to match.

Good to know

It's a great modern wine stop in the east of the city, handy for the Wibautstraat metro. Come for an after-work glass or settle in with the bar bites for a relaxed, low-key dinner.