What to do and see in Belgium, Belgium: The Best Food & Drink

August 22, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
Restaurants in Belgium

1. Heilig Hart Brouwerij

Brusselsesteenweg 85A Kerk te Kwatrecht, Wetteren 9230 Belgium +32 488 13 78 78 http://www.heilighartbrouwerij.be
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Heilig Hart Brouwerij

2. De Halve Maan Brewery

Walplein 26, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 44 42 22 [email protected] http://www.halvemaan.be/en/home
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,875 reviews

De Halve Maan Brewery

Reviewed By 91elzbietal

Definately need to visit when in Bruges. Last of the breweries in the town!! Grear beers, lovely history and beautiful views of the city!! Recomedning the XL tour with beer tasting!

3. Ter Dolen

Eikendreef 21 Helchteren, Houthalen 3530 Belgium +32 11 60 69 99 [email protected] http://www.terdolen.be/
Excellent
38%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Ter Dolen

4. La Brasserie a Vapeur

Rue du Marechal 7904/1 Pipaix, 7904 Belgium +32 69 66 20 47 [email protected] http://www.vapeur.com
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

La Brasserie a Vapeur

Last steam powered brewery in the world. Public work each last Saturday of the month. Meal on reservation. Visit on booking (the best : Sunday at 11 am). Shop.

5. The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Westvleteren, Vleteren Belgium +32 57 40 03 77 [email protected] http://www.sintsixtus.be
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Reviewed By FyFazan - Oslo, Norway

You are not allowed entrance into the area without setting up an appointment first. Anyway, defintely worth to visit the place that makes "the best beer in the world", and enjoy the Westvleteren beers at the nearby restaurant "In de Vrede". A must visit when in Belgium.

6. Brasserie de Bellevaux

Rue de la Foncenale 1, Malmedy 4960 Belgium +32 80 88 15 40 [email protected] http://www.brasseriedebellevaux.be/
Excellent
46%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Brasserie de Bellevaux

Our brewpub is open on Saturdays and Sundays (except annual closure in January), from 11AM to 18PM. Brewery tours are available on appointments. Possibility of small meals (local products, homemade soup, cakes, etc.) and beer tasting. Beautiful hikes begin and end at the Brewery.

7. Rodenbach Brewery

Spanjestraat 133, Roeselare 8800 Belgium +32 51 27 27 00 http://www.roeselare.be/Toerisme/Bezienswaardigheden/brouwerijrodenbach.asp
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Rodenbach Brewery

8. St. Bernardus Brewery

Trappistenweg 23, Watou 8978 Belgium +32 57 38 80 21 [email protected] http://www.sintbernardus.be
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 157 reviews

St. Bernardus Brewery

Reviewed By csacsi

Me and my family were here. This brewery has a very interesting guided factory tour. The service was nice and friendly. I highly reccomend this place with it's panorama terrace and excellent guided tour in English, French anf Flamandish. At the end you can also taste beers (2) for free and a present is included at the very and.

9. Brouwerij Het Anker

Guido Gezellelaan 49, Mechelen 2800 Belgium +32 15 28 71 41 [email protected] http://www.hetanker.be
Excellent
57%
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37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Brouwerij Het Anker

With roots going back to 1471, Het Anker is one of Belgium’s oldest breweries, a harmonious blend of old and new in an authentic, historic building. At the same time, visitors can discover the maturing stocks of Gouden Carolus Single Malt, Belgium’s only brewery whiskey. You can visit the brewery as a group or on one of the guided tours: a) Groups of minimum 10 and maximum 25 people upon reservation. b) Guided tours, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am; up to 4 persons you do not need to book in advance. Price: €7,20 per person, which includes the guided tour and a tasting of2 Gouden Carolus beers.

Reviewed By tourist_rambler

We did both the brewery and distillery tours, about 3 hours together, and both guides were fun and knowledgeable. Fascinating insight into the processes and history of beer and whiskey made here, and to taste some of them was nice! Prices in the gift shop and restaurant are reasonable too, so we stopped for a beer and bought some to take home. Had a great time visiting this!

10. Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen

Kasteelstraat 9, Riemst 3770 Belgium +32 12 39 13 49 http://www.wijnkasteel.com/index1024.html
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen

Reviewed By 657johnnyk - Tongeren, Belgium

This is the only Belgian wine castle. The estate is beautifully maintained with manicured gardens, nice buildings and the lovely central castle in neo classical style. The estate can be entirely visited (guided tours - all common international languages possible) except the inside of the castle itself which is only for private use of the owners. The guides are well informed about every detail of this wine estate and the process of wine making and share this information in a for everyone understandable way. You learn why the surroundings are an ideal terroir for the wines they produce and why they produce that sort of wines. As well the historic cellars as the newly build cellars with lots of oak barrels are impressive. The wine tasting at the end is highly recommended, and yes the wine is excellent and worthwhile to buy a couple of boxes to take home. Don't forget to taste the distilled products and the bubbles they make too. Absolutely a super experience.

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