Beers in Brussels: must-see bars and restaurants

16 February 2026
Toasting with different beers and beer glasses

It is obvious that beer and gastronomy go hand in hand. Like wine, beer is an ideal accompaniment and an appreciable ingredient in traditional gastronomic dishes and new recipes alike.

These bold new creations are multiplying in many Brussels restaurants. Add to this all the cafés and bars of the capital with an elaborate selection of beer (you can also take a look at the capital’s must-visit breweries or attend one of the city’s many beer festivals!) and you’ll be ready to savour a unique Belgian beer experience!

Discover our selection of must-visit bars and restaurants!

Cafes

Moeder Lambic

This evocative name actually refers to two Brussels establishments. There’s the “original” Moeder Lambic in Saint-Gilles, and the "Fontainas" branch, in the city centre. The two addresses that can boast offering a breathtaking assortment of beers. A true paradise for beer lovers that – in the owner’s words – serves "beautiful beers to beautiful people with pride".

Customers at the Moeder Lambic counter

La Porte Noire

La Porte Noire has a menu of 120 artisanal Belgian beers, 12 of which are on tap, not to mention dozens of whiskies and rums. And if that doesn’t convince you, the ambience of this bar is exceptional, as this vaulted space – which once housed the kitchens of an Alexian convent – has retained all its medieval atmosphere. Concerts, DJ sets, Celtic notes and rock 'n' roll...  An experience to be enjoyed without fail!

La porte noire

Poechenellekelder

The Poechenellekelder – literally "Pulcinella’s cellar" – is an authentic Brussels-style estaminet located just opposite the most famous man in Brussels: the Manneken-Pis. The setting is an attraction in itself: puppets hanging everywhere but also an impressive collection of objects, posters and other curiosities bearing the effigy of the famous statuette. As for beers, the menu is more than well stocked and will delight any fan of the beautiful beverage!

Poechenellekelder

À La Mort Subite

Welcome to another typical estaminet that will transport you to another dimension, both Brussels and ancestral. Neighbouring the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, À La Mort Subite, one of the oldest bars in the capital, seduces lovers of authentic Belgian beers. Your tasting can even be accompanied by large slices of cottage cheese or brawn. If you want authentic, you can’t beat it.

À La Mort Subite

Delirium

Delirium Café is quite simply THE largest beer menu the world, a title issued by the Guinness World Records: more than 2,000 beers are available in this bar! This reputation never fails to attract zytophiles from all over the world. There are classics, lesser-known brews and even banana or coconut beers! The bar – which has the name and logo of the famous Belgian beer – is located in a street perpendicular to the famous rue des Bouchers. In summer, enjoying a good beer on the lively terraces is a must!

Delirium

L’Amère à Boire

This bar is a whole universe... but above all a selection of more than 150 special beers, which seeks to highlight small breweries and surprise you. The establishment also supports solidarity, making committed and cultural choices. This is evidenced by its various initiatives such as its financial support for a small school in Bamako, its themed evenings that combine beer and drawing or its sale of local and organic bread every Wednesday.

Vue sur le bar de l'établissement

Gist

Looking to spend a convivial moment in a genuine house of beer? Gist invites you to sample its wide selection from the best craft breweries in Belgium. This "Craft Beer Bar" lies on one of the most charming squares in the centre of Brussels, very close to the Grand-Place and Manneken-Pis! It’s a living tribute to the culture of authentic and traditional beer.

Vue sur le bar de l'établissement

Python

Python, in upper Schaerbeek, welcomes you to its bar, which also offers beers – in bottles and in cans – to take away. This location’s assets? A constantly evolving plethora of beers. You’re bound to make some great discoveries. There’s also a wine and alcohols list, a chilled atmosphere and a large green terrace, perfect for the summer. A must!

Verres de bière chez Python

Mazette

Mazette is a bar, a cafe, a brewery and a convivial space in the Marolles district. Opened in 2022 as a cooperative company, almost everything is produced on site and this is also the case for their beers, a dozen or so, all brewed in-house. You can also nibble on delicious dishes. Everything is local!

Intérieur du bar avec service à table

The BeerLab Rooftop

A majestic beer bar on the roof of a sumptuous building, which houses a beer museum... Welcome to this atypical bar, which, in addition to its choice of 150 beers – a third of which are available on tap – offers you a 360-degree view of the surroundings of the historic centre of the capital! It can’t fail to blow your mind!

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Restaurants

In ’t Spinnekopke

In 't Spinnekopke literally transports you back in time. Housed in an 18th century house that is said to have served as a staging post for stagecoaches, you can taste a number of Brussels and Belgian specialities. The menu is full of original dishes made with beer (lambic, kriek, etc.) and as for drinks, beer is omnipresent, with a fine selection of local beers, especially gueuzes and lambics!

In ’t Spinnekopke

Les Brigittines

Les Brigittines restaurant is located in the historic centre of Brussels, a short distance from the Sablon, the Palace of Justice and the famous Marolles district. In the special atmosphere of its Art Nouveau setting, it offers classic Franco-Belgian cuisine made with fresh, seasonal produce and beer, using Stouterik or Kriek from Cantillon. Chef Dirk Myny is at the helm in the kitchen in this hotspot of local cuisine and brings his very personal interpretation of the Belgian terroir. Tradition and creativity reconciled on a plate, don’t miss it!

Les Brigittines

Nüetnigenough

Located in the heart of the city, Brussels brewery Nüetnigenough – literally "never enough" in the Brussels dialect – welcomes incorrigible gourmets with a menu of some 50 beers. They also serve some gems from Belgian breweries that are adept at traditional brewing. The menu is peppered with classics, such as Liège-style meatballs, stoemp or Flemish stew, which complement a series of authentic recipes. Recommended for those who want to discover Brussels’ culinary treasures.

Nüetnigenough

Zinneke

Perched up in Schaerbeek since 1956, Le Zinneke brings Belgian tradition to the table, staying true to the original or subtly revisited. On the menu, 69 preparations of mussels arriving daily from Zeeland, as well as delicious grilled beef and horse finished by slow cooking at low temperature and many characteristic dishes from our region. The establishment has made its way onto the podium of typically Belgian gastronomy, developed with respect for nature and well-being in mind.

Nüetnigenough

Gus

This establishment, located northwest of the city’s inner ring road, seems to have invented the concept of what they have coined brassonomie, combining hoppy flavours and Franco-Belgian dishes. Veal tenderloin smoked with hops, beer vinaigrette, pearl barley, beer-glazed leeks, Stout cappuccino, etc.: the tone is set and the menu will never cease to amaze you. The restaurant presents itself as a brasserie but it is clearly looking to move in higher circle...

Assiette avec viande et sauce versée

Brussels, beer capital of the world

Brussels is overflowing with must-visit spots for beer lovers, and is justifiably known as the beer capital of the world. Have you heard of Belgian Beer World? Ever sampled the craft beers from breweries such as La Source and Beerstorming? Does the Wanderlust beer festival ring a bell?  Explore all that Brussels has to offer!

Free gift: A collector's beer glass!

When you purchase a combi ticket for the Atomium, the Design Museum Brussels and the Belgian Beer World Experience, you’ll receive a beer glass that’s destined to become a true collector’s item. Start your visit at the Atomium and within the following 48 hours, head to Belgian Beer World and pick up your exclusive beer glass!