Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Lille: Scavenger hunt and beer tasting in Old Lille
Join a beer-themed scavenger hunt in Old Lille. Your game includes discovering the city, the history of Lille beer, and tastings!
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What to order at Genever
- Signature drink
- Genever with lychee
- Editor tip
- This is the easiest place in Lille to drink genievre without ordering a bottle in an estaminet.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeSpirits bar
Price€€€€
NeighborhoodVieux Lille
HoursTue-Wed 18:00-01:00; Thu-Sat 18:00-02:00; closed Sunday and Monday
Phone+33 9 74 64 09 68
Signature drinkGenever with lychee
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Food program: Drinks only
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Location
Address: 106 Rue Saint-André, 59800 Lille
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