Breweries

Leuven is without a doubt the capital of beer. At the start of the last century, the city was home to no less than 30 breweries. You can still currently visit these breweries, located within the city itself or just on the periphery.

Experience the brewery in action and enjoy a wonderful Stella Artois after your visit

Leuven (Kessel-Lo) | 1,7 km from Leuven

Brewers Bart & Ine make beers that are energetic, courageous and powerful, just like the cyclists leading a race

Kasteel van Horst en Marc Andries van Brouwerij De Vlier

Holsbeek | 4,3 km from Leuven

Brewer Marc explains how the beer is made by means of pictures taken during the brewing process

De paardenkar van Brouwerij Hof ten Dormaal

Haacht | 9,6 km from Leuven

Expect ground-breaking taste innovations in an informal setting

Winksele | 6,6 km of Leuven

Sample seasonal beers and experimental brews in De Smederij, in the same building

Abdijbrouwerij Braxatorium Parcensis in Abdij van Park

Leuven (Heverlee) | 2,4 km from Leuven

An abbey brewery has been built on the ground floor of the Park Abbey guesthouse, at exactly the same place where the brewery used to stand

Neerijse | 13,3 km from Leuven

Highly recommended for those who love (special) beer

Lubbeek | 9,9 km of Leuven

A brewery with a rich history that blossomed into a superb experience centre

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

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

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Breweries

Brewery Stella Artois

Brewery De Coureur

Brewery De Vlier

Brewery Hof Ten Dormaal

Brewery Adept

Braxatorium Parcensis

De Kroon Neerijse

Craywinckelhof

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Bars & beer shops to discover in Leuven

Beer innovation

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