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

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:)

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.

If you love beer, this place is a MUST when visiting Brussels! We stopped by Delirium Café and…read morewow... the selection is insane. They're known for having one of the biggest beer selections in the world, and you can literally spend hours just reading the menu. We ordered their famous beer flight that comes with 10 different types of beers. Each one was completely unique, different flavors, colors, and strengths. It was such a fun way to try a variety without committing to just one. Some were light and refreshing, others were strong and bold. I loved that every glass felt like a new experience. The service was great! The staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. They also have a photobooth inside, which was such a fun surprise. Perfect spot to make memories with friends. If you're in Brussels and want the full Belgian beer experience, this spot is a must-visit. So worth it!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

It's dark as fuck and cozy as hell…read more It's filled with locals and everyone is pretty friendly and chill. I had the: - Taras Boulba - St. Bernardus Abt 12 - Chimay Grande Reserve - Westmalle Yup, you can get the real good stuff over here.

Decent café in Brussels centre. Broad beer selection both on draught and in bottles, cosy and…read morefriendly atmosphere.

The staff is courteous. They have a huge and diverse selection of excellent beers. Good food: the…read moreavocado, chia, chicken bowl was tasty but the dressing was boring. The spicy cucumbers were definitely spicy.

I love Brewdog beers, and they are hard to find in the US, so while visiting the beer capital of…read morethe world (Brussels) I nevertheless decided to try beer from Scotland. The place is located right where all the tourist activities start on the outskirts of the old town. Restaurant is large, with variety of tables and booth spread out all over the place. I was in the mood for the dark beer, so first I had Cake Cartel Porter which was amazing, and next I had Alice Porter which was excellent but a lot more dry than the first one, so it would be better to drink them in the reverse order. Before I talk about food I need to talk about service. This is where Brewdog instantly loses all the points. I got my first beer quickly, but then nobody was coming to get the next beer or order food. Waitstaff doesn't wear any specific uniforms so it is impossible to even wave at someone. Finally I got someone to stop by and orders second beer and the burger. Whomever took my order didn't even care to explain that the burger would come without any fries or any side. The burger was tasty, but the overall experience was definitely subpar thanks to the dismal service. This place is still recommended (good beers), but maybe just sit at the bar...