Botanical by Alfonse
historic center, Namur
Bar in Namur, Belgium
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Botanical by Alfonse is the Namur pick for cocktail drinkers who want a changing, authored menu rather than a fixed classics routine. It works especially well for dates, repeat visits, small groups that care about the drink program; larger social nights are better planned through a broader Namur bar search.
About Botanical by Alfonse
Botanical by Alfonse is a Namur venue with a simple set of planning facts: a $15 per person price point, smart casual dress, evening-to-late-night opening hours from Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Friday, opens earlier on Saturday at 3:30 PM.
Botanical by Alfonse was named a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree in 2026. Beyond that confirmed accolade, the available details are practical rather than descriptive, so the safest way to plan is around hours, price, dress code, the fact that it is in Namur.
Plan around evening and late-night hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday run from 5 PM to 12 AM; Friday runs from 5 PM to 1 AM; and Saturday runs from 3:30 PM to 1 AM. Monday and Sunday are closed.
That schedule makes it easiest to consider for an evening or late-night stop in Namur. If you are comparing it with other local options, use our full Namur bars guide. If the plan starts with dinner, build from our full Namur restaurants guide instead, then keep Botanical by Alfonse in mind for later in the evening.
Plan around the basics
Smart casual dress is the dress code, so the right approach is polished but not overly formal. The $15 per person price point also gives visitors a basic expectation for budgeting, though any specific menu items or service details should be checked directly with the venue before going.
The strongest confirmed quality signal is the 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition. That makes Botanical by Alfonse a notable Namur choice for readers who want a venue with a documented team accolade, while still keeping expectations grounded in the facts that are actually verified.
Visitors building a fuller Namur itinerary can pair the search with broader local planning, including Namur dining and stays. The recommendation here is intentionally narrow: choose Botanical by Alfonse when its Namur location, smart casual dress code, $15 per person price point, Tuesday-to-Saturday evening schedule fit the night you are planning.
Planning details
- Location
- Rue des Brasseurs 46, 5000 Namur, Belgium
- Website
- alfonse.be
Venue details
Ambiance
A quaint, homey corner bar with lush greenery, velvet banquettes, and a creative, design-conscious cocktail atmosphere.
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- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Rue des Brasseurs 46, 5000 Namur, Belgium · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick Vino Vino if the group wants a wine-first night rather than cocktails. Pick Anthocyane if the goal is to stay in Namur and compare another serious bar option with a similar evening-use case.
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How It Compares
In Namur, Botanical by Alfonse is the stronger choice when the priority is a cocktail-led night with outside recognition behind it. Vino Vino is the better fit for a wine-first evening, while Anthocyane is the closest local cross-shop if the group wants another bar with a more composed feel than a casual stop.
Booking difficulty is the main practical separator. Botanical by Alfonse is marked easy, so it works better for a planned-but-not-stressful night than destination bars where availability becomes the whole project. T Lounge, Bar Odette en Ville, The Roof by The 1040 are outside the Namur set, so use them when the location itself fits the wider trip rather than as direct substitutes for a Namur evening.
For value, the decision depends less on price and more on what the night needs to deliver. Choose Botanical by Alfonse for cocktail credibility in Namur; choose Vino Vino when wine is the brief; choose Anthocyane when the group wants to compare another serious local bar without leaving the city.
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Compare Botanical by Alfonse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical by Alfonse | Namur | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #440Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Europe - Best International Bar Team – Europe (Regional Top 10 Honoree) |
| Vino Vino | Namur | No published awards |
| Anthocyane | Namur | No published awards |
| T Lounge | Brussels | No published awards |
| Bar Odette en Ville | Elsene | No published awards |
| The Roof by The 1040 | Brussels | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Botanical by Alfonse?
Go Tuesday to Thursday if you want the earlier closing schedule, with hours from 5 PM to 12 AM. Friday runs from 5 PM to 1 AM, Saturday runs from 3:30 PM to 1 AM, so those are the better options for a later night in Namur.
Is Botanical by Alfonse good for a date?
It can work for a date if you want a Namur venue with smart casual dress and a $15 per person price point.
Is Botanical by Alfonse worth the prices?
At $15 per person, Choose it if you want a Namur venue with a confirmed 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition. The value case should be based on that price point and accolade, not on menu details.
Do I need a reservation at Botanical by Alfonse?
For Friday or Saturday, advance planning is sensible because those are the latest confirmed nights, but check directly with Botanical by Alfonse for current booking guidance.
Is Botanical by Alfonse good for groups?
Is the food good at Botanical by Alfonse?
The confirmed facts are the Namur location, $15 per person price point, smart casual dress code, opening hours, 2026 bar-team recognition, so check directly with the venue for current menu information.
