Brussels Beer Project Dansaert

The Brussels Beer Project is one of the city's best-known modern breweries, and its taproom on the Rue Antoine Dansaert is where many visitors first discover it. The brewery takes a creative approach to beer, mixing Belgian brewing traditions with new styles, and its taprooms in Brussels and in France have helped make it a familiar name among craft beer fans. Its larger brewery at Port Sud, on the canal in Anderlecht, now brews thousands of litres a day.

At Dansaert, you can sample the brewery's range on draught. The Delta IPA is one of its best-known beers, and there is a non-alcoholic version for those who are not drinking. The line-up changes with seasonal and experimental releases, so it is worth asking the staff what is new. The taproom also offers brewery tours and tastings, an after-work package that pairs two beers with appetisers, and private events with optional beer-pairing dinners.

The taproom suits craft beer lovers, groups of friends and anyone who wants to see a more contemporary side of Belgian beer after trying the classic lambics and Trappists. The atmosphere is casual and social, and it is a relaxed place to start an evening in the Dansaert district.

Opening times vary, so check the brewery's website before you go, particularly if you want to join a tour or tasting, which are best booked in advance. If you prefer a bigger space, the Port Sud brewery in Anderlecht has canal views and a beer garden atmosphere and is about ten minutes by bike from the city centre.

Rue Antoine Dansaert runs north-west from the Bourse, and the taproom is towards the canal end, a short walk from the Sainte-Catherine area. The MOK coffee bar, the boutiques of the Dansaert district and the bars of Saint-Géry are all nearby, and the Grand-Place is around fifteen minutes away on foot.

Combine a visit with one of Brussels' historic cafés, such as À la Mort Subite or La Fleur en Papier Doré, for an evening that compares old and new Belgian beer culture. Ask the staff which beers are available in smaller measures if you want to try several in one visit.