Top Brussels Food & Drink

Belgium is celebrated for its chocolates and its beers, and on this delicious tour, you’ll sample both. Meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot: you’ll visit a number of Brussels’ top chocolatiers, and will try upwards of 12 different varieties. Then, continue to the Grand Place, where you’ll visit several bars and pubs and will enjoy at least six different traditional Belgian brews, plus cheese and cured meats. As you go, you’ll also see highlights like the Manneken Pis and the Royal Galleries.

Learn about the history of Brussels and its love affair with chocolate on a walking tour led by a guide. Walk past the Royal Palace and art nouveau architecture of Brussels and stop in exclusive chocolate boutiques for tastings as you go. After sampling truffles, pralines and more, attend a chocolate-making workshop where you learn the secrets behind the sweets.

Pleasure your palate with the rich taste of Belgian beers on a beer-tasting tour of Brussels. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover why Belgium is famed for its effervescent ales and gain insight into ancient brewing traditions; visit a variety of popular bars and cafes and sample rich meats and creamy cheese alongside different types of beer. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to ensure a better experience.

Taste and nibble your way through the world's chocolate capital on this small-group tasting tour in Brussels. Visit five of the city's most renowned and elegant confectioneries to sample gourmet Belgian pralines (truffles) and learn fun facts about the history of chocolate making from a guide. Take a taste of Brussels back home with a 10% discount on shop purchases.

When visiting the chocolate capital of the world, learn to make your own gourmet cocoa treats with this fun and scrumptious chocolate workshop in Brussels. Starting from scratch, create the two most typical types of Belgian chocolate—pralines and mendiants—with the help of a professional instructor. Learn easy and authentic methods you can mimic in your own kitchen, and finish with more than 30 handcrafted dark chocolate treats to take home in a box or gobble up.

Experience Brussels through your taste buds with this tour of the city’s culinary offerings. You'll sample famous Belgian chocolates, delicious speculoos cookies, and all sorts of Belgian beers, from lambics to Trappist ales (Including the exclusive Holy Grail of beers - Westvleteren XII). You'll then get to try Belgian whiskey (yes, it exists). At the end of your trip, you'll enjoy a Belgian waffle topped with chocolate and fruit.

Discover the cultural delights and delectable bites of Belgium on a culinary tour of Brussels. Accompanied by a gastronomic guide, visit the glamorous Royal Galleries (Galeries Royales St-Hubert) and the gorgeous Grand Place while stopping intermittently at charming cafes, ambient taverns, and refined restaurants for a taste of Belgium’s culinary culture. Savor the rich flavor of local delicacies like steamed mussels, crunchy frites, and sublime chocolate and gain fascinating insight into the culinary and cultural traditions of the country from your expert guide.

Roll up your sleeves, indulge your sweet tooth and prepare some of Belgium’s most famous snacks during this waffle workshop experience in Brussels. With all your ingredients and cooking tools supplied, listen to instruction from your host and get whisking! Prepare your waffle dough according to age-old Belgian tradition, bake it in the oven and decorate with all the chocolate, cream, honey, and fruit your heart (and taste buds) desires. This waffle workshop welcomes adults and children alike, and no previous cooking experience is needed.

Brussels is the world’s chocolate capital, so satisfy your cravings and unwrap the country’s cocoa-rich history on an artisan chocolate tour of Brussels. Led by a gourmet guide with nearly a decade of experience in confections, visit the city’s finest chocolatiers for guided tastings. Learn how cocoa beans are transformed into decadent truffles and bars, and get tips on tasting treats like a pro as you nibble 12 different chocolates in total.

Kick off your tour with a visit to an innovative and bold brewery that brings fresh air into the Belgian craft brewing scene. Because who doesn’t love beers with funky names? Hear all about this young and hip brewery concept that collaborates with the public to make its new creations, while enjoying your first beer tasting right next to the vessels. And how about a visit to a trendy pub where only locals go? It’s hard not to admire the spectacular industrial decoration of this hidden gem as you taste your next Belgian beer. A Belgian beer tasting wouldn’t be complete without the all-time classic Kwak in its traditional glassware! The best place to try this is at the oldest cafe in Brussels that’s a favorite among local beer drinkers. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.

Benefit from a flexible itinerary and a dedicated guide on this private, food-focused tour of Brussels. You and your private party will stroll through the city and stop for 10 different tastings, including the famous Belgian fries and high-quality truffles. Along the way, your guide will detail the culinary history of Belgium in their commentary, and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.

Meet likeminded travelers and visit some of the best Brussels pubs, clubs, and bars—stopping by places you might not have discovered independently— during this Brussels pub crawl. An ideal way for solo and budget travelers to get to grips with the city after dark, you’ll also benefit from drinks discounts you wouldn’t get if visiting alone.

Discover the cultural highlights and delectable bites of Brussels on a culinary tour of Belgium’s capital city. Sample a selection of sumptuous specialties as you visit some of Brussels’ most popular food stops with an expert gastronomic guide; gain fascinating insight into the country’s esteemed cuisine and learn facts about the city’s rich heritage. Enjoy an intimate experience on this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to only 20 food-lovers.

Belgian beer is world-famous, but finding the best spots to sample it can be difficult. Discover the city and its bars on a unique scavenger hunt tour, inspired by Louis Pasteur. Spend your afternoon strolling the streets and solving riddles, along the way visiting four different taverns for tasters of typical Belgian beers.

Learn how to make an authentic Belgian meal! Together with your host you'll prepare top-quality mussels, homemade French fries, and mayonnaise, before sitting down for lunch together. • Learn how to clean mussels, make French fries, cook the mussels, and make a sauce to go with them before enjoying your creations! • 2 glasses of beer or wine that pair perfectly with the meal are included • In the heart of Brussels, and very easily accessible by public transportation • Communal cooking class and lunch for up to 6 people • Local host Elsie has been hosting students from abroad for 30 years! • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Chocolate lovers need look no further than the Ultimate Chocolate Experience walking tour in Brussels. You set the pace on this immersive cocoa experience.  Follow your private guide to the city's top chocolate boutiques, including a stop at the city’s oldest chocolate shop.  Learn all about the chocolate making process from plant to praline, as you sample up to eight cocoa flavored treats, all prepared locally.

Sail past the long lines outside the Hard Rock Café in Brussels with a priority access pass that includes a delectable dinner. Select from a 2- or 3-course menu of American inspired cuisine and soak up the electric atmosphere of a popular cultural institution. Marvel at the rock ’n’ roll memorabilia that adorns the walls and see handwritten lyrics by Guns N’Roses and a lace outfit worn by Madonna. After your culinary feast, emerge in a central Brussels location to continue exploring independently.

Immerse yourself in Brussels's beer scene with this guided walking tour of Belgium’s capital city. You'll visit quintessential pubs and a former market hall, learning about and tasting different types of Belgian beers as you go. You'll even get to stop to check out the famous Manneken Pis fountain along the way.

Beer connoisseurs and novices alike will enjoy a three-hour Beer Discovery walking tour in Brussels.  You and your private guide will visit the city’s best loved pubs, where you’ll enjoy six to eight locally prepared beers.  Let your guide suggest different drinks based on your preferences, as you learn about the local beer culture.  You’ll also get locals-only recommendations to maximize the rest of your time in the Belgian capital.

The Brussels Beer Tour is an activity around the historic center with a beer expert guide in small groups. The meeting point will be at the Manneken Pis for a tasting of two beers to choose from over 14 beers ranging from light and fruity to dark and strong. Jeff the Bartender will take pleasure to serve you a good beer in the rules of the art and during that time your friendly guide will tell you the stories and traditions of these divine beverages. To understand everything about beer, you have to know its history, you ‘ll visit the National Museum of Beer to discover all the brewery equipment used in the 18th century. Then you will go to a prestigious Brussels institution: Le Roy d’Espagne. Enjoy a selection of three beers in association with an assortment of a local snacks. During this experience, your five senses will be stimulated, and you will never taste a beer the same way!

Release your repressed beer connoisseur on this Brussels tasting experience, ideal for those wanting to brush up on their beer knowledge. With a beer-loving host, learn about brewing techniques, how to pick beers at a bar, and taste five Belgian brews—all in a fun atmosphere. Prebook to guarantee your place for for your preferred evening, or opt to join in without the included tastings.

Don’t settle for just eating Belgian waffles in Brussels’ restaurants: discover how to make them for yourself at this fun, family-friendly waffle workshop. After an introduction and splitting into teams; learn to prep waffle dough, bake it using waffle irons, and then decorate your creations with toppings such as cream, fruit, and chocolate. Come hungry—the experience includes a drink and as many waffles as you can eat.

Savor classic Belgian beers and snacks on this tasting tour in Brussels. With a beer-expert guide, visit some of Brussels’ best-known and hidden-gem bars to sample some unique and traditional Belgian brews, from fruit and malted varieties to sour, brown, and blond beers. Learn how the beers are brewed as you sip and swap notes, and enjoy local snacks for the true Belgian beer experience. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people maximum.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Belgian chocolate with this chocolate-making workshop in Brussels. Listen to narrative that explains the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process while you learn to temper chocolate, make mediants, and roll truffles. Then, take your handmade creations home as gifts for your family and friends.