You don't go to the Kulminator to just get a beer. You go to the kulminator for an experience. The…read moreKulminator is not your average bar. It is an icon and a perfect expression of magic of the human presence on this planet. The owners could not be more real and the beer list is unmatched. Ever tried a lachouffe from '87? You can get it there if the owner can find it in his beer dungeon. Try a slice of smoked cheese! Listen to the owner and his wife fight. Talk to beer snobs, tourists, locals if you can find a spot among all the junk that is piled on top of the chairs and tables. Don't expect to be pampered. Just go there to be amazed and bask in the ambiance of a genuine Belgian beer experience!

Do not go here. Weird, rude owner that won't let you in unless you say the right thing. We watched…read morea guy try to go back in after smoking a cigarette to continue hanging out with his friends. The owner told him he left and couldn't come back. The city is gross, parking is near impossible and this owner is the worst of the worst, I honestly can't believe he is allowed to do "business". Do yourself a favor and go to Bruges, kinder people, a fairytale environment and the best fries and waffles you'll ever have.

Great tiny alley bar in Brussels! Bartender was friendly and the beer options were limited but…read moregreat choices. Really enjoyed the age of the place and the people we met while inside drinking.

Coolest ancient bar around! Great beer selection as well. C'est magnifique! Het is prachtig!read more

The bartender was super helpful! There were multiple floors of bars in this brewery, and we didn't…read moreknow what we were doing when we walked in. They explained how the brewery worked, and helped us pick out our menu perfect beers on their menu of over 1000 beers, yes you read that right ONE THOUSAND BEERS! They did not sell food that I noticed which was a bummer because we were hungry, but that's okay. We left with some killer merchandise, sweatshirts stickers and tshirts and the bartender was so friendly he threw in a few canvas bags for free because we loved it so much! I loved their use of the logo all over the brewery and alley, it make it hard to forget where we were!

If you love Delirium, you'll love this multi-level compound style pub…read more This is absolutely a must visit for any craft beer lover, especially Delirium. They've got so many offerings, quaint decor on every floor, various places to sit, including a rooftop. It's definitely a touristy thing to do but with over 2,000 beers to choose from, who cares? I loved every minute of it. It's crazy busy at times especially when live music events are taking place. We shared a Yard Stick which were multiple beers (smaller taster sizes). See my pics for exactly how many. Service was exceptional.

Under no circumstances you should go to this place. First of all, their food menu is very limited,…read moreit is incredibly overpriced, and they must buy their cheese from a supermarket and just plop it on a plate. Second, the waiters are very rude. Their English is very limited and I have just witnessed one of them yelling at a customer. Third, while their beer is extensive, most of them are way overpriced compared to the rest of Ghent. This place is famous for serving over two hundred beers but honestly who wants to be treated poorly with mediocre service and terrible and overpriced snacks?

We came here for a beer and some snacks after touring Gravensteen castle. It was Assumption Day so…read morethe place was packed and they definitely did not have enough staff working. We snagged a table closer to the water and ordered a Delirium Tremens, a Chimay, a dry sausage, and their cheese spread. The beers, of course, are the best, as they have been this entire trip. The food was subpar. The sausage was hard and quite chewy and while we enjoyed the three different cheeses, the bread seemed like it came out of a bag. Needless to say, service was harried and everything took forever. Still, this was a nice place to sit by the water and watch the people go by. You better love people smoking in your face though. Three stars.

Mediocre pasta place popular with hipsters. The front room is more of a bar, and had live music…read morelater on in our visit, but the back room is a cute and light-filled space for dining and drinking. They have a few options for pasta, but pretty much all of them will come with a heaping amount of average spaghetti, tons of meaty sauce, and copious amounts of cheese. I like my pasta covered in parm but this was a new level, and I had to scrape off a lot. Portions are extremely large, which ends up making the prices quite reasonable, but I struggled to finish mine, and not just from the size. My short rib topping was meh; I would just stick with the normal bolognese. Beer selection is pretty good. Our first waitress was indifferent but we later had a charming and attentive waiter. Bathrooms are grungy and communal, like a dive bar or venue. I can see why this place gets recommended to tourists, as it's in a charming neighborhood with a mix of locals and foreigners, it's easy to get a seat, and it's an attractive value. However, I just didn't think the food was good.

Monk was recommended to me by a random Twitter account representing a range of hostels across…read moreEurope. With this, I was slightly dubious - but they seriously know what they're talking about. After a long journey and lazy afternoon in and around the hotel, we hopped in a taxi and went straight to Monk for our first evening meal in Brussels. Aesthetically, everything is just spot on for me. From the window decal to the floor titles and the dark wooden cladding to the hidden nature of the restaurant in the back, if I could transport one place back to the UK with me it would be here. We managed to work our way through the Thursday night crowds and into the restaurant to grab a table; there was roughly a twenty minute wait but, with a Frankie & Benny's style buzzer to let us know when the table would be ready, we headed back into the bar. I went for their standard blonde on draught and Kate W. found her new favourite beer in the world, kriek boon. The atmosphere was the right balance between busy but not overwhelming, and service at the bar was super speedy despite the crowds. Once the buzzer went off, we headed immediately back through and settled down to look over the menu. It's a super simple set up - you choose your pasta sauce and cheese topping - for €10. We both went for the classic bolognese (the dish we'd read the most about) topped with parmesan. The whole meal experience was simple, no frills, but absolutely excellent. We visited again on our last day just for a drink, but their deli selection is well worth partaking in from what we saw; a whole range of meats and cheese, plus a traditional pea soup and hunks of bread, all soundtracked by someone playing the grand piano. Whether you're after a simple laid back beer or full dinner experience, this is the place to be.

Ok this does come across as something of a 'dive bar' in Yelp American parlance, but in a good way!…read more It's got some charm, a great terrace outside in summer (not just in front of the door but also across the street behind the church) and some good value drinks including decent cocktails. You don't come for a sparkling clean table - you come for the atmosphere, casual drinks, and particularly if you are coming as a group. A recommended experience!

This is the extension of my living room! In summer you find me sitting on the colourful chairs…read moresipping one blanche after the other (or a Ricard for a change) from after work until they close the terrace, in winter I'll be tucked inside drinking one of the beers from the long list. It's not the usual bar, you'll find the alternative crowd from the theater school in front to the Eurocrats who fell in love with this litlle gem.

Found this spot while looking for a bar. It was a nice quirky find. Very small place with various…read morerooms and floors. Can get pretty crowded. They prefer you pay cash and do take cafd but give you a hard time about it so just bring cash. It is a pretty chill, intimate vibe

Very unique, one of a kind ambiance with local music and drinks. The decorations are unlike…read moreanything I have seen.

Spit & saw dust type of pub. If you don't like dive bars or bars that do not have a fancy selection…read moreof beers, then obviously this isn't the place for you. But for a local that's on the corner & is only seemingly open on weekdays, it suits me just fine. The giant friendly bear of a dog is an extra bonus. Leonburger so I'm told. Nothing like a 300 pound of dog coming to you for cuddles:)

This place is amazing. Multiple levels of wonderful character. Plenty of tasty beers. The flight…read morewas a hit. Recommend.

Although this place is in the same building as the dive bar heaven that is the Delirium Village…read more It's separately run & managed. However they are happy for you to buy a pint downstairs & bring it up. Or at least they didn't question me. Maybe it's because I look like a bulldog chewing a wasp or that they respect me as a liberator:) It's a more chilled vibe than the village downstairs. Certainly quieter and less drama. It gets as busy as the other places at the weekend though. So don't expect to come in on a Friday or Saturday and find a table. The place is busy!

Quick beer pick with limited edition compared to the Delirium village but this place is better for…read morefamilies as this is in the grand place and is not filled with smoke smell like the other one.

Okay, this isn't the main bar, that is located elsewhere, but this is a smaller version of it…read morelocated on the other side of the old city. It's pretty cool I have to admit, despite the fact that I grabbed a beer that was, yeah, not on the top of my favoruite list. However, the atmosphere was pretty good, and the service was pretty top notch as well.