Roofs for fires
SixSeven’s plan for National Day is simple and effective: head up to the seventh floor of Galeries Lafayette, grab a glass of crémant, and wait. The rooftop gets into party mode from 7:30 p.m. (starting with a live Latin band, followed by a DJ set) before the fireworks light up the city from an angle that few terraces can boast. There are two options to choose from: rooftop access only or a walking dinner included, with food served continuously until 11 p.m. The dress code is: chic and summer vibes.
Address: SixSeven Rooftop, 103 Grand-Rue, Luxembourg (access via the Galeries Lafayette lifts)
The kitchen that doesn’t close until midnight
Just a stone’s throw from the Gëlle Fra, the Bar Trianon at the Cravat Hotel is the place to go for those who want to sit down, enjoy a leisurely dinner and watch the fire from a quiet spot. Chef Mathieu Alegria Silva has revamped the menu with two distinct themes that coexist harmoniously: the house classics (led by the Croq’ Cravat) and a few well-chosen Thai-inspired dishes, such as the Lobster Siu Mai and the Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings. The decisive little bonus that evening: the kitchen stays open until midnight. For those having a late dinner, or for those coming out of a concert with an empty stomach, this is the sort of information that changes your plans.
Address: 29 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boulevard, Luxembourg (city centre)
The dance floor under the stars
De Gudde Wëllen and its Gudde Weather outdoor venue have made a habit of turning National Day into one of the best nights of the summer. On 22 June, doors open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m. On the programme: a live set by EV (somewhere between Plan B, Bicep and Fontaines D.C.), followed by a line-up of in-house DJ, including an all-night session organised by Luster Club Recordings at Wëllen. The party starts before the fireworks and goes on well after they’ve finished. For those who’d rather dance than watch.
Address: De Gudde Wëllen, 17 Rue du Saint-Esprit, Luxembourg (city centre) – De Gudde Weather, Chemin de la Corniche, Luxembourg (city centre)
On 22 June, De Gudde Weather opens its doors at 4 p.m. As for the party, it never really stops. (Photo: Alix Bellac/Paperjam/archive)
A cosy little pub, a few beers with friends
Are We Friends Bar is exactly what its name suggests: a small, no-frills place where people come to drink the house beer (the one that Antoine Lesch and Ted Ury started brewing a few years ago, amongst friends, almost by accident). For Bastille Day, the bar sets up a stall outside the door and brings in four DJs to keep the party going all night. The bar naturally spills out onto the pavement, and it’s precisely the sort of evening when nobody’s in a hurry to go home.
Address: 14 Rue de la Boucherie, Luxembourg (city centre)
Are We Friends Bar is exactly what its name suggests: a small, no-frills place where you go to drink the house beer. (Photo: Jan Hanrion/Paperjam/archives)
