Contactbar
🌹 BrothelA Belgian format where you meet in the bar and services take place in rooms on the same premises, mostly erotic massage.
Everything happens under one roof, which is what separates it from a bar where contact is made and the encounter happens elsewhere. The German Kontaktbar is a different arrangement despite the shared name — the guide sets out how. Belgium's 2024 law, which made sex work employable under contract, is covered there too.
The full account, with its sources, is in our guide to The Belgian Contactbar — and the 2024 Law That Made Sex Work Employable.
Frequently asked questions
Does everything happen on the premises?
Yes — that is the defining feature. You meet in the bar and the rooms are on the same site.
Is a German Kontaktbar the same thing?
No, despite the name. The guide explains how the two differ.