Brussels

There's a café on virtually every street corner, most serving all kinds of alcoholic drinks. Although the Belgian brewing industry is declining as the giant Inbev firm (the brewers of Stella Artois) muscles smaller companies out of the market, Belgians still consume copious quantities of beer, some of it with a 10% alcohol content or more. Most bars have artisanal beers along with the usual suspects. The place St-Géry, rue St-Boniface, and the Grand'Place area draw the most buzz.

The club scene is lively, and world-famous DJs as well as homegrown mavericks spin regularly. Many places stay open until dawn. The online magazine Noctis www.noctis.com is a good resource for upcoming parties and other late-night events.

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  • 1. Bier Circus

    Upper Town

    One of the best beer pubs in the city is Bier Circus, out by the Cirque Royale, which has a huge list of obscure, small-batch Belgian beers, including some excellent organic brews. Part of the bar has now also become a shop, with some 250 bottles to choose from. 

    Rue de l'Enseignement 57, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium
    02-218–0034
  • 2. Café Commerce

    A charming bar set on the corner of Ladeuzeplein. Old wooden floors, high ceilings, and a stash of board games you can play while having a beer make it a laid-back escape. There's also always a pot of soup on the go if you're hungry. 

    Herbert Hooverplein 16, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium
    016-225--578
  • 3. De Metafoor

    On Parijsstraat, this aging but very cozy bar heaves with both young and old. It's unpretentious, has a really good choice of local beers, and there's just nothing else to it—no elaborate effort to make it more than it is. That in itself makes it special. Plus you can bring your own food. 

    Parijsstraat 34, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium
    0496-254--465
  • 4. L'Apéroterie

    Upper Town

    A specialist food shop that doubles as a fine apéro bar as the sun sets. Locals spill onto the pavement terrace, where a good choice of small tapas bites, cocktails, and lesser-seen wines keeps out the cold in winter. 

    Rue du Congrès 24, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium
    0475-512--384
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