Top Picks This Week
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
The definitive Belgian beer bar. Moeder Lambic Fontainas carries 50 rotating taps of Belgium's finest lambic, gueuze, saison, and abbey ales alongside an encyclopedic bottle list that extends to 300 references. The tasting notes on the menu are actually useful. The staff knowledge is exceptional without being intimidating. This is the bar that converts first-time visitors to Belgian beer culture permanently. The original Saint-Gilles location on Parvis de Saint-Gilles offers a more neighbourhood feel.
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Delirium Cafe
The Guinness World Record holder for most beers available, with over 2,000 labels on the menu. Delirium Cafe is unabashedly a tourist destination, but the beer selection is genuine and the staff know what they are pouring. The pink elephant branding is everywhere. The multiple floors and outdoor courtyard absorb large crowds without losing atmosphere. Go in the afternoon before the evening rush and take the time to work through the draft selection systematically. The Tremens is still the one to order.
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Bar du Matin
Brussels's most respected cocktail bar operates from a smartly converted space in the Ixelles commune. The cocktail programme is built on Belgian and French spirits with a focus on seasonal ingredients and technique-first approach that puts it level with the best bars in Paris and Amsterdam. The natural wine selection is equally considered. Bar du Matin draws the city's EU Quarter professionals looking for something that justifies the higher price point. Reservations recommended from Thursday onward.
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