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.

Rondleiding in Brouwerij Stella Artois

Breweries

Experience how beer is brewed in and around Leuven.
Fri 19 and Sat 20 June 2026

Leuven Craft Beer Fest

Come and enjoy the very first edition of the Leuven Craft Beer Fest. During this festival, you can taste more than 150 different beers.

Bier bij Malz
Bier bij MALZ / Beer at MALZ

Leuven Beer Adventure (on foot or by bike)

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

Beer restaurants

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

Beer experiences

Taste some local beers during a walk or bike ride
Bierproeftoer met Leuven Leisure

Beer experiences for groups

Learn about Leuven beer in good company during a group tour

Get inspired

De brouwzaal in De Hoorn

The history of beer in Leuven

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

Bart en Ine van brouwerij de Coureur

5 insider tips for beer lovers in Leuven

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!
Café Leuven Central
Café Leuven Central

Beer bars to discover in Leuven

These bars offer some of the best Leuven beer.

Plan your visit

Station van Leuven

How to get there

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

Stadhuis
Stadhuis

Discover the highlights

These spots will make your trip to Leuven complete.

Staying over

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

Do you have a question?

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