Cool bar! They also had my new favorite beer Westmalle! This seems to be a bit of a Belgian…read morehipster neighborhood but the bar is supper chill and laid back.

From the owner: COPAIN is a real neighborhood bar where wine and beer lovers are always welcome with all their…read morefriends. A warm and friendly place where Arnaud and Jérémy, the two owners, offer quality products, showcase their suppliers and invite you to new biblical and gustative experiences according to the seasons and their desires. Without pretending to be a beer bar or a wine cellar, they want to share their discoveries and their favorites by highlighting a range of products that please you.

Just for being in Schaerbeek: yay! :) Good wine, good…read moreservice, but I was a little disappointed with the food.

An "alright" place. The variety of food is acceptable, the one of drinks is not up tobthe standards…read moreof a wine & tapas bar. Also, it could be slightly better maintained and be kept more tidy. For instance their aromatic water comes directly from carton boxes which are stored on the counter...not exactly a lesson in style

Decent wine bar with a good selection in the Parliament district. Nice little terrace and a cozy…read moreinterior.

Tiny place with a good selection of wines at a standard -for Brussels- pricing. A good bet whenever…read moreyou're at an event at Cirque Royal!

From the owner: Spécialités Depuis quelques années, on n'y compte plus les…read moreouvertures de bars à vins dans la capitale, souvent de qualité. Dans ce réjouissant paysage, Winery fait figure de précurseur, cultivant depuis ses premiers pas ses différences. On ne prétend qu'elle fut le premier bar à vins de la capitale, mais elle fut la première à soigner le choix de ses flacons et la convivialité attendue pour les apprécier de la meilleure des manières. Winery, un lieu différent autour du vin : le bar à vins s'y dédouble d'un espace caviste. Original dans son aménagement, l'espace intérieur séduit : éclairé, aéré, ouvert sur la ville côté bar ; rangé, accessible, côté cave. Tout aussi original dans son concept, l'endroit permet au client de goûter un vin avant de l'acheter. Chose rare, le personnel est formé, pointu et souriant. S'il le souhaite, le client reçoit l'information nécessaire sur la bouteille, le domaine ou l'accompagnement idéal pour l'assiette. Pour celui qui apprécie le vin sur place, la découverte est conviviale. A son catalogue, aux côtés de quelques noms confirmés, Winery en ajoute régulièrement de nouveaux, celui d'un ou d'une jeune vigneron(ne) inconnu(e)s que nous avons a envie de défendre. Ce rôle de découvreur de talents, la maison l'assume non sans fierté. Côté cuisine, l'offre s'est enrichie tout en respectant un élément phare de son identité : ses planches, fierté de la maison.

From the owner: Livresse, librairie fine mêlant aux plaisirs de l'esprit ceux du palais, vous accueille en plein…read morecentre de Bruxelles!

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.