22 breweries worth the trip across Belgium, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Belgium guides.
Brasserie Cantillon ★ 4.9 · Brussels
Rue Gheude 56, 1070 Anderlecht
Cantillon in Brussels' Anderlecht has been blending lambics by spontaneous fermentation since 1900. The Van Roy family still brews from the original equipment; the museum tour ends with three tastings.
De Halve Maan ★ 4.7 · Bruges
minnewater · Walplein 26, 8000 Brugge
De Halve Maan on Walplein is the last working brewery in central Bruges, family-run since 1856, brewing Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik via the 2016 pipeline.
Tip: Book the tour ahead in summer; it ends with a beer on the rooftop. The pipeline runs 3.3km to the bottling plant.
Brasserie de la Senne ★ 4.7 · Brussels
Dreve Anna Boch 19-21, 1000 Brussels
Brasserie de la Senne brews Belgian hop-forward ales founded in 2003 by Yvan De Baets and Bernard Leboucq for the Zinneke parade. The brewery and Zenne Bar taproom now sit on the Tour and Taxis site at Dreve Anna Boch in central Brussels; Zinnebir and Taras Boulba lead the range and the tap pours the full line.
De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery ★ 4.5 · Antwerp
het-zuid · Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp
De Koninck in Antwerp has brewed Belgian pale ale on Mechelsesteenweg since 1833. The Bolleke poured in its short stem glass is the city's everyday beer.
Tip: The brewery tour ends with a freshly poured Bolleke. Reserve ahead for weekends.
Brussels Beer Project ★ 4.5 · Brussels
Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Brussels
Brussels Beer Project in Brussels' Dansaert has been brewing modern craft since 2013. The Dansaert taproom runs 24 taps including Babylone (bread beer) and Delta IPA, plus an in-house lambic project.
De Hopduvel Beer Shop ★ 4.5 · Ghent
dok-noord · Dok-Noord 7/005, 9000 Gent
De Hopduvel has been one of Belgium's premier specialist beer shops since 1892. The Dok Noord location stocks more than 900 Belgian beers: obscure lambics.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00; ask the staff to pack a mixed half-dozen for the evening.
't Oud Arsenaal ★ 4.4 · Antwerp
historisch-centrum · Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp
't Oud Arsenaal in Antwerp has poured Belgian beer from Maria Pijpelincxstraat since 1924. The brown cafe interior is unchanged, with seven taps and around 85 bottles.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekends open at 07:30 for the early-morning regulars.
Bourgogne des Flandres ★ 4.4 · Bruges
markt · Kartuizerinnenstraat 6, 8000 Brugge
Bourgogne des Flandres on the Dijver in Bruges brought brewing back to the centre in 2015, blending a young brew with aged lambic for its red-brown beer.
Tip: Closed Monday outside school holidays. The visit ends in the loft with a tasting and a canal view.
Brasserie de l'Ermitage ★ 4.4 · Brussels
Rue Lambert Crickx 26, 1070 Anderlecht
Brasserie de l'Ermitage in Brussels' Anderlecht brews modern Belgian craft on Rue Lambert Crickx. Hop-forward ales and barrel-aged sours; taproom open Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Brasserie Surrealiste ★ 4.4 · Brussels
Dansaert · Place du Nouveau Marche aux Grains 23, 1000 Brussels
Brasserie Surrealiste in Brussels Dansaert brews modern craft beer inside a 1932 Art Deco former banana warehouse. The 1,500 sq m space pairs a taproom with a kitchen and runs daily 17:00 to 19:00 happy hour.
Gruut Stadsbrouwerij ★ 4.4 · Ghent
binnenstad · Rembert Dodoensdreef 1, 9000 Gent
Gruut is Ghent's own city brewery, producing five herb beers from a medieval recipe that has never used a single hop. Instead, a blend of herbs including.
Tip: Saturday brewery tours include all five house beers; book ahead in summer. The taproom serves all five on draught daily.
Dok Brewing Company ★ 4.4 · Ghent
dok-noord · Dok-Noord 4B, 9000 Gent
Dok Brewing occupies the converted Hal 16 metal workshop at Dok Noord with 30 taps: house brews alongside Belgian craft guest beers. The long communal.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday until 01:00; the Thursday evening session is the quietest way to visit the brewery without a weekend crowd.
Het Trappistenhuis ★ 4.4 · Ghent
brabantdam · Brabantdam 164, 9000 Gent
Het Trappistenhuis is a brown beer cafe south of the city centre run by a beer expert, with over 170 Belgian specialties anchored on the full Trappist lineup.
Tip: Westvleteren XII is on the menu when stocks allow: ask the bar staff what is in the cellar that week before ordering.
Billie's Bier Kafétaria ★ 4.3 · Antwerp
sint-andries · Kammenstraat 12, 2000 Antwerp
Billie's Bier Kafétaria in Antwerp on Kammenstraat pours a rotating Belgian craft beer list across Trappist, lambic and modern brewers, alongside small bites.
Tip: The list runs 10 taps and around 200 bottles. Reserve for groups of six or more.
Dok Noord Beer Hall ★ 4.3 · Ghent
dok-noord · Dok-Noord 7, 9000 Gent
The Dok Noord complex concentrates several brewing and beer retail operations in one cluster, ideal for sampling by flight on a Saturday afternoon.
Tip: The Dok Noord area is best visited on a Saturday afternoon when Stroom, Dok Brewing, De Hopduvel and OR Coffee are all open simultaneously.
Brouwerij De Leite ★ 4.3 · Ghent
sint-pieters · De Leiteweg 32A, 8020 Oostkamp
Brouwerij De Leite brews spontaneously fermented ales near Ghent in Oostkamp. The small production volumes and wild-fermentation approach place it.
Tip: The brewery is not open to the public for casual visits; bottles are best sourced from De Hopduvel at Dok Noord.
De Dulle Griet Beer Bar ★ 4.3 · Ghent
vrijdagmarkt · Vrijdagmarkt 50, 9000 Gent
De Dulle Griet is not a brewery but is the city's most complete reference for Belgian beer styles, with a 500-bottle list covering every major category.
Tip: Ask for the draught list: around 12 beers are on tap and rotate seasonally.
Gruut Brewery Terrace ★ 4.3 · Ghent
binnenstad · Rembert Dodoensdreef 1, 9000 Gent
The Gruut brewery terrace by the Reep canal is one of the most relaxed afternoon beer destinations in Ghent. All five house beers are available; the tasting.
Tip: Friday and Saturday evenings the terrace stays open until 23:00; other days it closes at 18:00.
Brouwerij Fort Lapin ★ 4.2 · Bruges
sint-pieters · Dreef ter Panne 2, 8000 Brugge
Brouwerij Fort Lapin sits just outside the Bruges ring, founded in 2011 by Kristof Vandenbussche, making a tripel, a quadrupel and a red herbal ale.
Tip: The tasting room opens Saturday afternoons; tours run by appointment for around 9 euro a head.
Stroom Brouwers ★ 4.2 · Ghent
dok-noord · Forelstraat 27, 9000 Gent
Stroom was started by a Belgian-American duo bridging traditional Belgian brewing with American craft influence; the Forelstraat taproom opens Fridays.
Tip: Tours available at weekends; the taproom on Friday evenings is one of Dok Noord's most casual craft beer experiences.
Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie (Seef) ★ 4.1 · Antwerp
eilandje · Indiestraat 13, 2000 Antwerp
Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie in Antwerp on Eilandje brews Antwerp Seef, a historical local style revived in 2012. Tours run by reservation on weekends.
Tip: Reserve the Friday evening tour to taste straight from the tanks. The brewery is two blocks from the MAS.
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant ★ 4.1 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt 9, 9000 Gent
Waterhuis aan de Bierkant carries 170 Belgian beers with 14 on draught and a canal-facing terrace that is one of the most visited beer spots in Ghent.
Tip: Open from 11:00 daily; the terrace fills by mid-afternoon on sunny days.