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

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

These bars and shops offer some of the best Leuven beer.

Leuven has a very rich beer history, but also a rich beer future.

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

Discover Leuven beer in the convivial atmosphere of a group tour or day trip

Kasteel van Horst en Marc Andries van Brouwerij De Vlier

These three breweries are within cycling distance of the city centre and host weekly tours.

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Do you love to stay at charming B&Bs or would you prefer to spend the night in a well-known hotel chain? Leuven’s got them all. Book your stay here

Leuven is very easily accessible. There are many ways to travel from the neighbouring countries straight to the heart of our university city.

Visit the highlights of Leuven

Beer in Leuven

Breweries

Leuven Beer Adventure • on foot or by bike

Beer restaurants

Beer experiences

Bars & beer shops to discover in Leuven

Beer innovation

The history of beer in Leuven

Beer experiences for groups

Breweries around Leuven

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