Quick facts
- Typical cost: You’ll pay per glass in bars; tours include multiple tastings in their price.
- Duration: 2–4 hours for an evening of tastings.
- Best time: Evenings, when bars and tasting rooms are most atmospheric.
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Belgian Beer Tour
Discover Trappist ales, lambics, and strong blondes in the country that treats beer as a craft and a heritage.
Whether self‑guided or on an organized tour, a Belgian beer tasting evening is a memorable way to experience Brussels.
Essential details
Where to go
- Areas: Around Grand Place, the old town, and specialty beer bars throughout the center.
- Bars: Look for places with large bottle lists and knowledgeable staff.
- Tours: Guided beer tours explain styles, history, and food pairings.
Practical & comfort
- Alcohol strength: Many Belgian beers are strong (often 7–10% ABV or more).
- Food: Eat beforehand or pair tastings with snacks and small plates.
- Transport: Plan a safe walk home or use public transport/taxis afterward.
How to fit a beer tour into your day
- Daytime: Sightsee and keep drinks light or non‑alcoholic.
- Evening: Join a guided beer tour or create your own mini‑route between a few recommended bars.
- End of night: Finish with water and a snack before heading back to your accommodation.
Before you go
- Book ahead for popular guided tours, especially on weekends.
- Drink slowly and respect local customs around beer service and glassware.
- Consider focusing on styles you can’t easily find at home, like lambics or Trappist ales.