The Modern Alchemist · Saint-Gilles, Brussels

Cocktail Workshops & Masterclasses in Brussels

Fancy stepping behind the bar? At The Modern Alchemist, in the heart of Saint-Gilles, we share our craft for the length of a workshop: shaker in hand, you’ll learn to build, balance and serve your own cocktails, in the warm, unpretentious atmosphere of our bar.

Our formats

  • Cocktail workshop — the essentials (balance, measuring, presentation), then you make and taste your own creations. Rum, whisky, gin, mezcal… we start from what you like. Perfect for beginners.
  • Rum masterclass — our house specialty, for the curious: a guided tasting through styles and terroirs (agricole, Jamaica, Haiti…) across our 150+ rums. Something no other Brussels bar offers at this level.
  • Bespoke — want a 100% gin session, or a specific theme? Tell us and we’ll tailor the recipes.
Rum masterclass on the terrace at The Modern Alchemist, Brussels — presenting an El Dorado 21 Demerara rum, wearing a Savanna Réunion Island Rum t-shirt
A rum masterclass on the terrace.

Our most popular format

Cocktail workshop — €120 for two, incl. VAT (€60 incl. VAT per extra guest).

  • A welcome cocktail while everyone arrives, plus a run-through of how the session works.
  • 3 bar techniques explained and practised.
  • 3 cocktails you build and taste.
  • A few tapas to go with them.
  • The session’s recipes to take home.

Rum masterclass and bespoke formats: on request.

For any occasion

A hen or stag party, a birthday, a night out with friends, or an original gift idea: a cocktail workshop is a convivial activity that always lands. You’ll leave with recipes to make again at home, and good memories.

To give one, there’s the masterclass gift card: we agree on the date together, and the card reaches them with your message on it.

When? Our time slots

Our workshops take place during the day, outside bar service hours:

  • Monday to Saturday — daytime, with the session ending before 6pm, when the bar opens.
  • Sunday — all day, the bar is closed to the public.

What about evenings? From 6pm the bar is open to its guests, so we can’t run a workshop alongside service. An evening session is still possible with a full private hire of the bar — get in touch and we’ll put together a tailored quote.

Format & group size

  • Duration — allow 1.5 to 2 hours, hosted by our team.
  • Group — from 2 people, with no fixed maximum: tell us how many you are and we’ll adapt the format.
  • Booking — required, at our Saint-Gilles bar.
  • Price — €120 incl. VAT for two, then €60 incl. VAT per extra guest. Rum masterclass and bespoke formats: on request.
  • Every guest leaves with the session’s recipes.

Why us

What sets us apart is our commitment to mixology: you don’t just learn set recipes, you understand what makes a great cocktail, whatever the spirit. Rum is our signature, but our workshops adapt to every taste. Discover our menu.

Book a workshop

Email us at enjoycocktails@themodernalchemist.bar, letting us know:

  • your preferred date and daytime slot,
  • the number of participants,
  • the type of workshop (cocktails, rum masterclass, bespoke),
  • any allergies or dietary requirements.

We’ll get back to you quickly with a proposal and a quote.

Looking for a corporate activity instead (team building, seminar, event)? See our Team Building & Corporate Events page.