10 Best Breweries in Brussels

The capital of this small, but beautiful neighboring country of France, is Brussels. This city is home to a number of world-class pubs, bars and cafes. Some of the best craft beer bars in Brussels mistakenly fall under the name of coffee shop, so don't get confused!

The best breweries in Brussels are not only a place to have a beer, but a place to live a whole experience, as some of them offer more than 1000 varieties, imagine that! To name a few breweries, La Brocante, Moeder Lambic and La Porte Noire stand out. Visiting several of them is definitely one of the best things to do in Brussels.

If you're looking to enjoy a drink in a historic setting, then I recommend La Porte Noire. Live mini-concerts and a wide selection of beers make this place one of the best craft beer bars in Brussels and a must-visit if you consider yourself a beer fanatic.

This brewery also has the option to change the scene by simply going to the "whisky room", a more private room. The whole place has a somewhat curious feel to it, as in the past this brewery was a kitchen for an Alexian convent.

La Porte Noire is filled with colored lights in every corner making it possible to enjoy a half-modern, half-medieval atmosphere. For more information about the brewery, menus and other services I recommend you visit the brewery's website.

• Location: Rue des Alexiens 67, Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 350 INR (4,18€)
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 5pm to 1am

Another great place to drink the best beers in Brussels is La Brocante, this one is located in the flea market called Jeu de Balle. There are a number of cafes, pubs and restaurants lining the cobblestone streets of the market; however, La Brocante stands out for its collection of craft beers.

The music here is softer, traditional jazz and blues tunes. You can also enjoy some dishes and tapas here such as soups, salads, traditional small plates, fries... However, if you want to learn more about the menus, the beers and the dishes served, I recommend you to visit the website of the brewery.

• Location: Rue Blaes 170,1000 Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 400 INR (4,78 €)
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday from 11am to 22pm.

Another of the breweries specializing in craft beers is Moeder Lambic. The pub has opened not long ago in Fontainas and has become a mecca for beer lovers from all over the world. With almost 50 beers on tap and over a hundred different types of bottles to choose from.

The architecture of the brewery is more modern, the whole area is full of glass and has a long corridor where several tables are distributed. Ideal for gatherings among friends and family.

The staff is attentive and generous enough to help you choose and, if you know what you want, you will be served in no time, as it has many workers. For more information about the brewery, I recommend you visit the Moeder Lambic website.

• Location: Place Fontainas 8, Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 500 INR (5,98€)
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 4pm to midnight. Fridays from 4pm to 1am.Saturdays from 2pm to 1am. Sundays from 2pm to 11pm.

One of the most authentic and traditional breweries in Brussels is A La Mort Subite, known by locals as the Belgian beer bar. It has an extensive collection of beer varieties. Of course, compared to other breweries, this one offers a wide variety of menus for both tasting and lunch.

It has a very gothic appearance, with a long, well-lit hallway that branches off into tables for seating. Personally, in addition to the gueuze and lambic beers, I recommend their cheese sandwich.

The place has an old family legacy, as its founder is Theophile Vossen, a person of great renown at the time. The brewery was first opened in 1920, a detail that does not go unnoticed thanks to the multitude of old paintings, historical photographs and the architecture of the place in general. For more information I recommend the official website of the brewery.

• Location: Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 500 INR (5,98€)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:30 am to midnight. Friday from 11am to midnight. Saturdays from 11:30 am to midnight. Sunday closed.

Located in the city center, with the Grand Place within walking distance, this is undoubtedly one of the most famous pubs in Brussels. Its collection of beers is wide and extensive, and it has several tasting options, making it perfect for a quiet night out. The style of this brewery is quite cozy, with a homely touch and lots of wood both to decorate and create the space.

The menu is quite detailed, which will help you choose the option that best suits your particular tastes. At The Sister beer takes the same prominence as other places with wine: you will find several options with different notes, flavors and smells. The place is also open for breakfast. For more information do not hesitate to visit The Sister's website.

• Location: Rue Chair et Pain 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 400 INR(4,78€)
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 10pm.Saturdays from 9am to 11pm. Sundays from 9am to 10pm.

As soon as you approach the Delirium Brewery you will see how the pink elephants, the face of the famous Delirium Tremens beer, will welcome you to this amazing bar. The place is well known for its vast collection and variety of beers, we are talking about more than three thousand different types of beer. Of those 3000, you are sure to love at least one of them.

This is one of the largest brewery-bars in Brussels, both the location and the internal architecture of the place are so peculiar that your experience will be enhanced. They offer glasses of up to a liter of beer! For more information about Delirium, visit the official website of this brewery.

• Location: Impasse de la Fidélité 4A, Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 350 INR (4,18€)
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 3am. Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm to 4am. Sundays from 12pm to 2am.

This is an international chain of beer bars based in Scotland. They arrived in Brussels a few years ago and have found a special place in the heart of Brussels, as well as in the hearts of craft beer fans internationally. They also offer chocolate beers and other unusual varieties such as orange flavored... Definitely a perfect place to try different types and kinds of beer.

The place is quite spacious and you will find a very special atmosphere, many tourists and foreigners, especially. When it gets dark Brewdog Brussels offers fast food services such as burgers, fries and salads of different types and flavors, as well as the famous Belgian tapas. For more information, visit the brewery's website.

• Location: Putterie 20, near Central Station, Brussels, Belgium.
• Average cost of beer: 500 INR (5,98€)
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 11:30pm

L'Ermitage stands out mainly for two aspects: Modernity and open-air terraces. The brewery presents luminous plants on the roof, many with an aesthetic purpose and a fairly large surface. It also offers outdoor services under a kind of modern umbrella full of lights. To top it off, it is located in the heart of Brussels and in a very easily identifiable area.

The brewery used to be a former cigarette factory, so imagine the size of this one. L'Ermitage also offers tasting tours in which some beers are paired with some specific dishes, a very fun way to see how each combination tastes.

Usually these tasting tours are paired with a specific price and include a certain number of combinations. In addition, the brewery has its own brand of beer, definitely a place worth visiting. For more information here is the brewery's website.

• Location: Rue Lambert Crickx 26, 1070 Anderlecht, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 450 INR (5,38€)
• Opening hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 10pm

Poechenellekelder is more than a brewery, it is a place to enjoy an experience to remember, it would be similar to an exclusive restaurant. As soon as you enter you will see puppets and toys everywhere, a very peculiar feeling. The place is also full of historical photographs that show the before and after of this iconic brewery.

While it is true that having a beer here is not the cheapest thing you can find in Brussels, do not forget that more than a place to drink, it is a place to enjoy a moment of visual and gastronomic pleasure. You will also find a wide variety of beers. For more details do not hesitate to visit the website of the brewery.

• Location: Rue du Chene 5, Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 500 INR (5,98€)
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 1am. Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 2am. Sundays from 11am to 1am. Mondays closed.

Another of the craft beer bars in Brussels is the Brussels Beer Project. This modern brewery would offer around 15 different beers in innovative and very characteristic glasses, almost like the name of the brewery.

While it is true that the variety is small compared to others, this brewery offers very mature products (5 months minimum), an example of dedication and professionalism. Their beers are of high quality.

They also offer food and beer pairing services, and organize tasting tours. The music is quite pleasant, which makes it a perfect place to take your partner or spend a quiet night. It's not cheap, but it's special. For more information, as always, visit the brewery's website.

• Location: Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, Brussels, Belgium
• Average cost of beer: 1000 INR (11,95€)
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm to 11am. Friday from 5pm to 1am. Saturday from 2pm to 11:30pm. Mondays and Sundays closed.