Brussels for Beer Lovers: 5 Midway Pubs to Meet at

Meeting for a beer in Brussels isn't just a casual plan. 🍺

It's a cultural experience.

With a beer list longer than a novel, choosing a place can be tough.

Here are 5 legendary and perfectly-located pubs that make for an excellent midway point for any beer-loving friends.

1. Delirium Café

The Record Holder

It's famous for a reason. It holds the Guinness World Record for the most beers available: over 2,000.

It's huge, it's always busy, and it's right in the city center.

If you and your friend are coming from opposite ends of the city, this is an easy, can't-miss midway point. The choice paralysis is real, but that's part of the fun.

[Visual: The iconic pink elephant logo of Delirium and a wall lined with thousands of beer bottles.]

2. A La Mort Subite

The Time Capsule

"Sudden Death" is a stunning, authentic Brussels institution that has been run by the same family for generations.

The interior has barely changed in a century. It's beautiful, historic, and serves its own delicious Lambic beers.

A perfect midway spot for a quieter, more traditional experience.

[Visual: The classic, old-world interior of A La Mort Subite, with its dark wood and brass fittings.]

3. Cantillon Brouwerij

The Mecca for Sour Beer Fans

This isn't just a pub, it's a working brewery. They make traditional Lambic and Gueuze beers.

It's a bit outside the main tourist center, making it a great midway point if one of you is near the Midi train station.

Meet here, take a tour, and taste some of the most unique beers in the world, right from the source.

[Visual: Wooden barrels aging beer at the historic Cantillon Brewery.]

4. Moeder Lambic Fontainas

The Modern Craft Expert

If you find the old-school places a bit stuffy, Moeder Lambic is for you.

It has a huge, expertly curated list of 40+ craft beers on tap from Belgium and beyond.

The vibe is modern, knowledgeable, and relaxed. A great midway spot near the trendy St. Géry area.

[Visual: A long row of beer taps behind the bar at Moeder Lambic, with a bartender pouring a beer.]

5. Poechenellekelder

The Quirky Choice

Located right next to the Manneken Pis statue, this place is wonderfully weird.

The name means "puppet cellar" and it's filled with antique puppets, marionettes, and other curiosities.

It has a fantastic beer list and is the perfect midway point if you're exploring the historic heart of the city.

[Visual: The eclectic interior of Poechenellekelder, with puppets hanging from the ceiling.]

In Brussels, there's a perfect beer and a perfect pub for everyone.

Don't just stumble into the first tourist trap you see.

Use midway@ to find a truly great beer spot that's fair for everyone to get to. Santé! ✨