Great ambiance! Music is set to have you sit and have a great chat with friends for a long time…read more Service was great and the bartenders know their beers.

You'd think that with a cutesy name like Bierboutique, that this would be a tourist trap kind of…read moreplace, but I didn't get that vibe at all! We were on a self guided walking tour of Rotterdam and this place popped up on our radar as a nice place to grab a bite to eat and get out of the cold rain for a bit. It did not disappoint. We grabbed seats at the bar to better survey our surroundings. The place looked to be full of locals, so we knew we were in good hands. It's kind of a small place, with maybe 10 tables, but the mirrored wall makes it look much bigger. We had eaten a little earlier in the day, but still had a touch of the munchies, so we ordered a charcuterie board and lobster bitterballen, along with a beer for him and a coke for me. There were several kinds of meat on the board, from salami to prosciutto. All were delicious, and all seemed to melt in your mouth. The lobster bitterballen were even better than the waygu beef bitterballen we had earlier! We found this place after turning down the wrong street on our way back to the train station, and what a happy discovery it was; I've got it bookmarked, just in case I'm ever back in Rotterdam! 32/2019

The Bierprofessor is indeed a cool little drinking hole right amidst all of the nightlife in…read moredowntown Eindhoven. This place has a ton of bottled beers to choose from, which makes it a speciality beer lovers dream. The location itself however, had some cleanliness issues as it was rather filthy inside and had a fairly foul sleep throughout the place. The service was friendly and the brew was good, I just can't see myself returning all that often without them cleaning the place up a bit. Pros- Fantastic beer selection Friendly service Great location Indoor/outdoor seating Great people watching Cons- Foul smelling Overall cleanliness Dirty unstocked bathrooms

Bierprofessor has an overwhelmingly good selection, and the menu lends itself to exploration. The…read morebartenders are friendly and seem equally happy to handle large crowds and quieter, intimate nights. It's a great place to start or finish your night, and a must-see for beer lovers anywhere. Came back two more times after my initial visit when staying nearby, and I will absolutely be there again next time I visit Eindhoven!

Was SUPER excited to go to Kulminator on my recent trip to Belgium. Have heard wonderful things…read moreabout the vast beer list, full of old vintages. Sadly it seems, the owner does not like business or money. Or perhaps he just enjoys treating Kulminator as his own private club, as opposed to a normal beer bar where everyone is welcome. The owner greeted us at the door, asking us why we wished to come in and we were denied entry upon our response. We later found out that if you do not give the very specific response of "being there to TASTE (not drink) beer", you are turned away. Pompous, and absolutely ridiculous. I have no interest in trying to go back.

I was very hesitant about visiting Kulminator as its fame and reputation far precedes it, having…read morewon accolades such as "the best place in the world to have a beer" and also known to have one of the most extensive collections of aged Belgian beers in the world. During the planning stages of my trip, a lot of the feedback I got regarding this place was that I should brace for some unparalleled (lack of) service, humongous wait times in between orders, and last minute changes to opening hours. If you haven't guessed it already, I was lucky enough not to experience any of the negative feedback enumerated above, and instead had such a great time that I somehow got back to my room in Brussels without a train ticket and don't quite remember how I managed such a feat. I got to Kulminator about 15 minutes after they opened at 4:15pm and the establishment was already half-full. Despite reviews saying that this place is super cramped and cozy, the interior is actually pretty spacious with seating available at the bar, behind it, and even across from it where two tables are partitioned off kind of like a small lounge; I opted to sit in the lounge area as I was planning to be comfortable for quite some time. Leen served me for the entire evening and she was very kind and patient with all of my orders. Despite some of my orders being slightly obscure--like the oldest vintage they had of Oerbier Special Reserva, for example--all my orders got out to me under five minutes, even at 9pm when the bar was completely packed, thereby debunking the "slow and bad service" portion of my expectations. Whereas different groups of people did join me at my table for most of the night, most of them were locals popping in for a drink or two and all minded their own businesses unlike what people say about strange encounters here, but that suited me just fine for my purposes; I wanted to try some Belgian gems that aren't available anywhere on the planet, and I'm glad to say I was able to achieve said feat. I don't think I have to describe the atmosphere as it's been done in such vivid detail in so many of the other reviews (grandparents' house, etc.) but be sure to grab a bite to eat prior to visiting this place and not make the mistake of thinking drunk you will be sober enough to find something to eat after leaving this amazing Cafe; food options are limited if not non-existent, and Leen is busy enough as is keeping everyone happy. And yes, Dirk will stare you down if you do anything out of the ordinary like take pictures of the establishment, but he means well... I think.

Great beers, delicious burgers, super service! Our group of 10 had an awesome time! We tried…read morefantastic beers from all over Europe & even some from great USA breweries!

With 20 taps, Stadsbrouwhuis is one of the latest and greatest additions to the Leiden craft beer…read morescene. Their beer selection reliably features several conventional Brand beers, but venturing beer geeks will surely find a brew they've never seen in one of the quickly rotating taps. In addition to serving up a variety of local and international beers, Stadsbrouwhuis also brews their own tasteful ales. Though their (very affordable) vegetarian dishes won't fill you up for a night of drinking, their crunchy and thickly sliced French fries do a fine job. We've only seen (rather than tasted) their other food from a distance, but everything looks like a well-made and inspired fusion of styles. As for their snacks: they're on the pricey side but very generous. Finally, the friendly staff is always excited to help you in beer-mergency situations. And in the rare occasion that their descriptions don't trigger your taste buds, you're always welcome to have a free taste. All in all, Stadsbrouwhuis is ideal for adventurous tasting and memorable conversations. But if you just have time to drop by on your way to a social event, be sure to pick up a swing-top bottle that's filled with anything from tap.

A fairly new pub in the center of Tilburg. They have a concept that has been seen in wine bars for…read moresome time whereby there are numerous machines for self serving and one pays by having a card pre-charged with money tapped at the machine. Here the focus is on beer and while I love the concept the execution could be better. There are two lists available of the beers, one in a printed a menu and one above all the taps. These two differ a bit as the printed one does not seem up-to-date but what also was surprising was that the one written above the taps proved to be somewhat incorrect. Then it come to a few of the tapa being empty as well as a few having non-functioning screens (where both what is in it and the price is displayed). So while the concept is nice it is not really greatly executed. The staff where also pretty clueless so no point in asking the about the beers. Still if you are in Tilburg it can be a fun way to try some different beers and as it is possible to just have a sip it is a good way to sample a lot. The space is also nicely designed and comfortable to sit at. The outdoor terrace also has some heating so fine even in fall.

Really nice food, love the sharing idea. Burger and pulled pork where really nice. Personnel even…read morebetter. Good place if you want to go for a quick but high quality bite and an even better beer the "tapwand" with 20+ choices of beer is awsome

I miss traveling and finding little local gems like Kaapse Maria. We had just spent a couple days…read morein Bruges and stopped in Rotterdam on our way back to Amsterdam--mostly cuz I wanted to see the city's amazing architecture. This spot was a random find while exploring the streets and neighborhoods and instantly caught our eye. The interior was really nice, service super friendly, and good variety of beer & wine. We had just eaten dinner so we only grabbed a couple snacks while enjoying a nightcap--a local craft beer for me and a natural wine for the wife. Great stuff and I hope they're doing well during these COVID times.

Great beer selection and super nice bartenders that let you sample anything you want (within…read morereason). The space has sidewalk tables, a backyard, bar and table seating on the first floor, and even a large open second floor. Super cool. It was my last night in Rotterdam, so I just took it easy over a couple of sours. They had some really adventurous beers as well.

Great selection of beer, great music, and great atmosphere. Space is limited and in high demand…read more However, it was not so crowded today and we were able to get a table.

Unpretentious beer bar with a great selection. Yoest (probably jacked up th spelling) was super…read morepatient and helpful. Took the time to help me find something to drink and ended with two Belgian stouts that were amazing. The areas the bar has "character" which contrasts the venue. I love it that way. Benches outside made for a great experience. Will be back next time I'm in the area and highly recommend this place if you love beer and are in the Antwerp area.

The ambiance is so unique and lovely--Olivier is in a beautifully restored old church including a…read moregiant very Dutch pipe organ (non-functional...I think). Huge selection of beer and the food looks fab.

Such an amazing place with the best Belgian and German beer selection I have ever come across. I've…read morealso been dreaming of the bitterballen ever since I left. Definitely worth a stop.