One of the best beer bars in Leuven. Lots of character. Blues and Rock and a great beer list. Live…read moremusic Mondays in the winter and they get great bands.

Grant place for a good Belgian beer. One of my favourite places. Always great to pop in on Monday…read morenights to catch some live jazz. It can get quite busy, but of you like jazz, it's definitely worth your while! Order a St-Feuillien Saison for a leisurely beer.

So they open up at 4PM, which is slightly early for the 5 O'clock drink, but hey I'm not local and…read morewhere else would you expect to find an Irishman...... I had the good fortune of being the one and only patron for the first hour and I sat and talked to the owner, Pieter. This place just has that authentic Irish feel to it. I actually walked a half a mile past another Irish pub that was closer to my hotel to get to this one. Maastricht does not have as much exposure to Yelp, so I actually had to look for a recommendation on another site. That is exactly why I am reviewing this restaurant. Yelpers need to know this place! I enjoyed a Smithwick's on tap. The beer was extremely cold, and the pint was a perfect pour! However, the biggest draw for me was the fish and chips. They are absolutely delicious! The fish is a rather large piece, done right in beer batter. It is also extremely flaky and I consider this a good thing! The pub is also known to be a good place to watch European football. The TVs are hooked up to sound and broadcast in HD. Whether you're looking for a good pint, good food or just to enjoy a football game, this is your place. And let Pieter know that Craig from Yelp sent you!

We went to Peter's Irish Pub because we were looking for some good bar food. My companion wanted…read moresoup and I wanted fish & chips and a pint of Guinness. We've been in Irish Bars all over the world. This one is special. For one thing, it's clean. I mean *really* clean. It's really nicely furnished and decorated. The place has sort of an "upscale" ambiance, but retains the laid back feeling you expect from an Irish Pub. The food was terrific. We enjoyed large portions and the exceptional presentation. Prices were reasonable and the service was great. In short, this isn't your run of the mill Irish Pub. I absolutely recommend you check it out.

As good as it gets for a beer in the area. An extensive choice if both bottled beers and beers on…read moretap, including a lot of Belgian craft beers.

Nice atmosphere, it reminds me of Irish pubs. People though, don't come talk to you if you have…read morenever met before, unlikely Irish pubs! Quality and quantity of beers available impressive. Nice music, nice place where to spend, relax and chill!

The is one of those must-go places. Very traditional with friendly staff and great ambiance. The…read moreFrench Onion soup was delicious and hit the spot on that chilly day. The toasties are very simple, but also delicious. It is a small food menu, but it will be good! Grab a Dutch beer and a bite to eat while enjoying the feel of this restaurant in a busy but cool area.

Want to see somthing cool while the wife shops, this is it! Right off the shopping street, this…read moreplace takes you back in time and with great beer on tap. While the shopping goes on in the modern world, you can step back in the 1700s and have a drink! Enjoy, let me know if I helped!

This is my home away from home…read more O'Pub and it's staff can be considered the heart of the Mons expat community. It's comfortable. It has good beers. I could not recommend a better place for a drink on a typical Belgian rainy day.

Really the only place in town to go and catch a Premiership game. They call it an Irish pub but it…read moreis the most un-Irish pub that I have ever been to and I have been to many. Saying that, It is nice, comfortable and there are some decent beers on offer. They tend to keep it very dark though for some reason. I also heard that it gets pretty crazy later in the night and there have been the occasional fights. Nice during the day and early evening hours but I wouldn't go there when all the drunks are out!

Excellent craft beer bar! Great to enjoy a beer out on the terrace on the Grote Markt or in the…read moretrendy and cozy interior. Lots of very good beers on tap, and staff that will help you pick a good choice! Every Flemish town needs a place like this!

Updated: Honoloeloe has changed its name to "Makadam"…read more A top-notch little beer bar on Grote Markt in Mechelen. This place has a nice modern vibe to it and the staff are very friendly. The owners of this bar are true beer enthusiasts and they are focusing on great Belgian beer. The Count was impressed with level of beer knowledge displayed by the owner. They had quite a few premium Belgian bottles, plus some nice beers on tap though the tap count was low at four lines. I sampled a deliciously refreshing cherry La Chouffe and tried some other offerings that were recommended. The Belgians are warming up to hoppy beers now it would seem, and I saw quite a few IPA styles now being produced by Belgian breweries. But The Count was in search of something special this time. Something not normally available at most Belgian bars. This was an episode of "Raiders of the Lost Beer". And The Count was in search of the ever-elusive Westvleteren beer, which is considered to be among the best beer in the world. This is not an easy beer to find even for Belgians. You really need to know someone Flemish who knows their beer. Fortunately, The Count knows many Flemish! Still, this superb beer can elude even Belgian beer snobs due to limited supply and high demand. After relaying the mission to the barkeep (and demonstrating our shared commitment to fine beer), he assured us he could score some of the elusive brew. He said he was connected. I won't lie. We were skeptical. Talk is cheap. But we had such a good time at Makadam (formerly Honoloeloe) that we decided to see if he could actually come through for us. We came back the next evening, ready to rib him gently for failing the mission. No shame though as many have failed to secure Westvleteren despite the best of intentions. Much to our surprise - and delight - he was a true Indiana Beer Jones! He had scored some Westvleteren 8 and some Westvleteren 12! And it was delicious and quite a treat to have this rare beer. Mind you - it didn't come cheap, since this fellow had to drive to get it and work some connections. But it was a great gift that he did this for us and showed that this bar is SERIOUS about Belgian beer. It was worth the price. So thank you Makadam! I will be back. And you are now on The Count's list of favorite beer bars around the world. If you are in Mechelen, and want to try the very best beer that Belgium has to offer, you would be remiss in not stopping by Makadam to have a beer or two...or three. It's a great place. Don't miss it. Life is too short and the beer is too good.