Beer in Leuven

The city is completely intertwined with beer: beer pubs and cosy restaurants, breweries you can visit, beer connoisseurs who’ll guide you through a unique beer tour etc.

As a beer enthusiast, you will not be left thirsty in Leuven.

Experience how beer is brewed in and around Leuven.

Fri 19 and Sat 20 June 2026

Bier bij Malz — Bier bij MALZ / Beer at MALZ

These walking and cycle routes will take you on an adventure through Leuven, city of beers

These restaurants offer beers from a number of local breweries. Some of them also offer delicious beer-based dishes.

Dr Beer schenkt bier uit tijdens een workshop

Taste some local beers during a walk or bike ride

Learn about Leuven beer in good company during a group tour

Get inspired

In the mid 18th century, there were no less than 42 breweries along the banks of the Dijle river.

Where to start? This is a beer-loving city, can you tell? The pubs, the restaurants, the sights, the activities... Beer lovers definitely won’t go thirsty here!