The Best Pubs in Brussels
6 pubs in Brussels ranked by atmosphere, beer list, and history.
Brussels pubs are among the best beer pubs in the world. The Belgian beer tradition — Trappist, Lambic, Saison, Witbier — is one of the deepest in Europe and Brussels is the place to drink it.
The bars cluster in the Marolles, the Ilot Sacre, and Saint-Gilles. Most pour 20 to 50 Belgian beers, including bottles from the small Trappist breweries.
Order a Westmalle Tripel, an Orval, a Cantillon Geuze, or a Saison Dupont. These are the styles that define the Belgian pub tradition.
The 6 best pubs in Brussels
A La Mort Subite
Heritage pub from 1928 specialising in Lambic beers. The interior is unchanged. The Lambic pours are excellent. Open daily.
Moeder Lambic
Beer specialist with around 200 Belgian beers and 40 taps. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.
Delirium Cafe
Famously listed in Guinness for the largest beer selection. Touristy but the beer list is genuine. Open daily.
Au Bon Vieux Temps
Hidden heritage pub from 1695, accessed through a narrow alley. The interior is preserved. Open daily.
Poechenellekelder
Pub opposite the Manneken Pis. Around 100 Belgian beers. The interior is full of marionettes. Open daily.
Cantillon Brewery
Working Lambic brewery with a tasting room. The Geuze and Kriek pours are unmatched. Open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons.
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