Brussels
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.
Saint-Gilles · $$
Heritage pub from 1928 specialising in Lambic beers. The interior is unchanged. The Lambic pours are excellent. Open daily.
Centre · $$
Beer specialist with around 200 Belgian beers and 40 taps. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.
Centre · $$
Famously listed in Guinness for the largest beer selection. Touristy but the beer list is genuine. Open daily.
Centre · $$
Hidden heritage pub from 1695, accessed through a narrow alley. The interior is preserved. Open daily.
Anderlecht · $$
Pub opposite the Manneken Pis. Around 100 Belgian beers. The interior is full of marionettes. Open daily.
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Working Lambic brewery with a tasting room. The Geuze and Kriek pours are unmatched. Open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons.
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Order a Westmalle Tripel, an Orval, a Cantillon Geuze, or a Saison Dupont. These are the styles that define the Belgian pub tradition.
Heritage pub from 1928 specialising in Lambic beers. The interior is unchanged. The Lambic pours are excellent. Open daily.
Beer specialist with around 200 Belgian beers and 40 taps. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.
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