Pretty good modern craft beer pub and restaurant. Beers on tap are great; but when we were there several of their house beers were unavailable. Crowd is mostly young 20s and 30s. Food is creative and original and tasty. We had some massive ribs, and alcatra with canastra (our "ao ponto" request didn't lead to a medium rare). There can be a pretty long wait to get in on busier days of the week. It's not cheap. read more

Wäls - Costelo / ribs - Gastropubs Near Me - Belo Horizonte, MG

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We saw this place as we were walking through Savassi and didn't realize it was only 4 months old. Because we are fans of Wäls petroleum we knew we had to try out their gastronomy and it didn't disappoint. First off I started with a flight called "nice to meet you", a lineup of their lighter beers, the witte, hop corn (which they are out of and substituted the verano - a pale ale), citra - a session IPA, and niobium- a double IPA. I'm not a fan of IPAs, but the witte was really smooth. I had the quintessential MG plate of toasted pão de queijo bruschetta with carne seca, a light creamy cheese and a touch of lemon zest. It was delicious and quite filling. The burger collaboration with duke n' duke was one of the BEST burgers I've had (and we've tasted so many Brazilian burgers, move aside Madero, here's the new champion!) Even if you are not usually a burger fan, this delicious speciality burger on its rustic bread bum, topped with special sauce, bacon and caramelized onions is absolutely scrumptious! Another not-to-miss item is the collaboration of Wäls and Goose Island, for an amazing Alambique County black tripel, a spinoff of Goose's bourbon county (one of my favorite beers). This one is a little lighter in color, if you're afraid of dark beers but full of flavor. We even bought the crystal glass it gets served in. If you are a fan of Wäls petroleum and want to try something different, this is the beer for you. Although the prices are a little expensive here, it's definitely worth every reais. Very impressed with this place, great ambiance, friendly staff, beautiful space and exceptional food and beer. read more

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I have known and liked Wäls beers since my first tasting at the Bohemia brewery in Petrópolis, so I had high expectations going into my dinner here. That said, this place surpassed my expectations in every facet. The restaurant opens relatively early to make a great stop for some happy hour beers, an afternoon snack, or an early supper. It is also open late so you can enjoy their countless beers late into the night. Apparently the restaurant is the first, exclusive place that Wäls has opened, and I hope this leads to more branches. The design of the restaurant is unique and modern, featuring an upstairs area, one of the longest bars I have seen in Brazil, outdoor seating, and plenty of seating indoor. Each of the areas has a distinct feel too, which makes sitting in each almost feel like a different restaurant. The staff here is excellent, and our waiter seemed very knowledgeable about the beer and the food on the menu. He provided some good recommendations and even brought out some of the beer bottles we weren't familiar with so we could check out the details up close. He seemed to always be ready if we needed him and checked in consistently to make sure we were enjoying our meal, something we don't get a lot of in Rio. As far as the beer goes, this ranks as one of my top places in Brazil. The Wäls beer is always good, and they seem to have every Wäls option on tap. I was especially surprised to see their Petroleum Imperial Stout on tap. In addition Wäls beers, they have a few visiting beers on tap, and in this case I tried the Bohemia/Wäls Oito e Um Session Stout. I haven't seen the beer anywhere else and it was one of the better stouts I have had. The top beer, without a doubt, was the Wäls/Goose Island Alambique County. A black tripel brewed with bananas and chestnuts and aged in cachaça barrels, I now have a new favorite beer. The food is right on par with everything else. The carranquinhas was advertised as being the most Mineiro dish you can get, and I must agree. Thin toasted strips of pão de queijo to serve as bruschetta, carne seca, and Mineiro requeijão, all topped with thin pieces of lemon. Served in a bunch of 10, this alone was more than enough for one single person. I also tried the Wäls Burger, a collaboration between Wäls and local favorite Duke & Duke. I hate to sound like a broken record, but this too is now on the top of my list as new favorite burger, and I have eaten a lot of burgers. Great bread, flavorful toppings, and a juicy, fresh patty. I can't even put into words how much I loved this burger. In all, the Wäls Gastropub is everything I could have hoped for and more. The absolutely perfect spot for any occasion and a must for locals and visitors alike. read more