Belgian Beer World Experience is a beer museum inside Brussels’ former Stock Exchange building, the Bourse, at Bd Anspach 80. Interactive displays trace Belgian brewing and beer culture, with a tasting stop along the route. The visit ends at a rooftop bar, where your ticket includes a beer or soft drink and you can take in views across Brussels. Look out for the building’s restored ceilings, and consider using the app for extra information in different languages. Allow more time if you plan to follow all the app’s content.
Beer culture inside the Bourse
Belgian Beer World occupies the Brussels Stock Exchange building, known as the Bourse. The museum takes you through Belgium’s brewing history and beer culture using an interactive route. Beer is part of the country’s cultural heritage: UNESCO added Belgian beer culture to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016.
Displays cover the brewing process as well as the traditions around Belgian beer. The route includes interactive elements and a film room. Some of the information appears more than once, so you can keep moving if a display feels familiar.
Tastings and beer recommendations
There is a small tasting during the visit, followed by a drink at the rooftop bar. Your ticket includes a beer or a soft drink; scan its code at the redemption points. The range includes fruit-flavoured beers, and a quiz can suggest Belgian beers to suit your preferences. It can also print your recommendations on a coaster.
The museum app adds information in different languages. If you want to follow the full audio and screen content, give yourself extra time; the visit can take longer than a quick walk through the rooms.
The rooftop and the building
The rooftop bar is a natural final stop after the exhibits. From the terrace, you can look out over Brussels with your included drink. The bar may also be accessible without going through the museum, so check directly with the venue if you are planning a rooftop-only visit.
The Bourse itself is part of the experience. Look up at its restored ceilings while moving through the building, and leave time for the gift shop on the floor below the rooftop, which sells beer and merchandise.
FAQ
How long does Belgian Beer World take?
Plan for about 1 to 3 hours. A shorter visit can take around an hour, while following all the app content can extend it.
Is a drink included with admission?
Yes. Your ticket includes a beer or a soft drink at the rooftop bar. There is also a small tasting during the museum route.
Can you visit the rooftop bar without the museum?
The rooftop bar may be accessible without a museum visit. Check with the venue before planning a rooftop-only stop.
Is there an app for the visit?
Yes. The app provides additional information in different languages.
