Cantillon Brewery
Cantillon Brewery
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Discover the fabulous family brewery of the Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueuze and Kriek have been made since 1900. Also home to the Brussels museum of the Gueuze. Open from Monday till Saturday, except on Wednesday, from 10:00AM. Last entrance at 04:00PM (we close at 05:00PM)
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Daniel P
Halifax, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The top range Kriek was really good - surprisingly delicate sourness and complex cherry flavour. Same for the rhubarb. Everything else was decent without being notable apart from the Iris which was undrinkable. They’re ‘OG’ but there are far better modern sours now.
Also unfortunately let down by a rude server who misheard me and decided to angrily ‘correct me’ unnecessarily. He might benefit from a hearing aid.
Also unfortunately let down by a rude server who misheard me and decided to angrily ‘correct me’ unnecessarily. He might benefit from a hearing aid.
Written 13 November 2023
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Allan K
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Lambic and guese beers are the best and this is nirvana for lovers of such. The self guided tour is cool but the 3 tasters are even better. Full pours also available. You don't have to take the tour in order to visit the bar. Great stop before your train departs, not far from the station.
Written 27 September 2023
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Dale C
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
When I landed in Brussels via train I went straight to Cantillon for a lunchtime beer with my friends. It is an absolutely perfect location for an afternoon beer.
You enter through the brewery doors- there is a reception where you can book a tour but we didn’t do this. The building is an active large brewery, really amazing.
The bar is upstairs and has a relaxed, quiet atmosphere. There are a couple of beers on tap but mostly by the bottle. We had a bottle of the gueuze and a bottle of the magic lambic. Seriously great beer. Most beer between 15-30€ for a 75cl bottle.
You enter through the brewery doors- there is a reception where you can book a tour but we didn’t do this. The building is an active large brewery, really amazing.
The bar is upstairs and has a relaxed, quiet atmosphere. There are a couple of beers on tap but mostly by the bottle. We had a bottle of the gueuze and a bottle of the magic lambic. Seriously great beer. Most beer between 15-30€ for a 75cl bottle.
Written 3 August 2023
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mlanders600
Ramah, NM5 contributions
May 2023
For beer drinkers Centillion is a must. Not in the best part of town but the place for a lambic experience.
Written 26 July 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,187 contributions
Jun 2023
Cantillon is a local family-owned brewery in Brussels. It is a great place to learn about the brewing of world-renowned Belgian beer. From the relatively small workshop, visitors can have first-hand encounter of how hops and barley are prepared, processed and fermented inside the wooden cask. There are also chances for visitors to sample three types of local brews. Very enjoyable time that should be added to any trip to the Belgian capital.
Written 13 June 2023
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david n
Manchester, UK4,683 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Extraordinary that a place such as this still exists - given the move to mass market production. Special lambic beers, not to everyone's taste but do give them a try !
Written 6 May 2023
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KaroJa1
Edinburgh, UK14 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We took a tour around the brewery, was very intresting. We are just do fastinated by all natural process and spontanous fermentation process that is happening in Cantillion!
We tried many diffrent beers from all around the world and nothing taste like beers from Cantillion.
Especially the Kriek: that is just a lambic and 20% fruits is outstanding, nothing to compare to other beers that are adding sugar, syroups etc.
We tried many diffrent beers from all around the world and nothing taste like beers from Cantillion.
Especially the Kriek: that is just a lambic and 20% fruits is outstanding, nothing to compare to other beers that are adding sugar, syroups etc.
Written 16 April 2023
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Julie H
91 contributions
Oct 2022
Short and sweet brewery tour and tasting. Chap on reception was very welcoming for our self guided tour. Unfortunately, the wrong time of year to see any brewing but that didn't spoil it. Its situated in a dodgy part of town but easy to find. Good value for 7 euros if you are over that way, not worth a journey out of town.
Written 31 October 2022
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Petra B
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The brewery and the beer making process was very interesting. The beer itself was not my "cup of tea" as I think we are used to lagers.
Written 24 October 2022
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Runar N
Drobak, Norway855 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Small old craft brewery, with interesting tour and museum and bar to taste their various beers. Absolutely interesting and good guide
Written 30 September 2022
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Massimo M
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy76 contributions
piccola curiosità : sarei un curioso di sapere il costo delle birre comprate sul posto. qualcuno ha esperienza a riguardo? esiste da qualche parte la serie di disponibilità e prezzi? ma mi basterebbe anche un feedback a parole di qualcuno stato di recente
eb10783
United Kingdom157 contributions
I'm thinking of taking a real beer lover here and having a drink in the bar. However, I don't love beer as much as he does. Does anyone know if they serve anything other than beer in the bar?
Hi, is cantillon dog friendly? Is there a possibility to take small dob in bag to tap room? We would like to have some good bottles but small pup can be an issue as it is also brewery from hygiene perspective. Thanks a lot in advance.
Aipalovik
Brussels, Belgium361 contributions
During our visit at Cantillon, I did not see any dogs in bags or otherwise. As you say, local regulations may prevent any animals entering the premises. If you want to be sure, why not call Cantillon directly?
Wellington Trevizan
Porto Alegre, RS
ola Pricolares, você sabe me dizer se la Cantilon eles só aceitam cartão ou aceitam dinheiro em espécie
Denis Heynderickx
Oedelem, Belgium158 contributions
Hello there,
They accept cash money. I'am not sure they have a pincode machine, but if you come from raiway station Brussels-Midi, you have several ATM's.
Enjoy your visit.
Denis
Francesco C
Santeramo in Colle, Italy60 contributions
Per la visita autonoma, c'è qualche depliant in italiano per capire cosa si sta guardando, o comunque un qualsiasi mezzo descrittivo?
Francesca S
Italy23 contributions
Si ti danno un opuscolo in base alla tua lingua e fanno un'introduzione generale per tutti.. visita carina ma a noi non sono piaciute le birre..questione di gusti !!!
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Garden Grove, CA1 contribution
I’m coming here Monday 5 February 2018. I want to do a tour but can’t get tickets online. Are there tours on Mondays? Does it get crowded?
Kirstinjoy1204
Ridgewood, NJ114 contributions
Tours in English are on Friday and Saturday only. You can do a self guided tour on Monday- just walk in
What is the easiest way to get to the brewery? We are coming to Brussels for the day and have tickets for a hop on hop off bus tour.
sprokkitt
Washington, DC16 contributions
We walked - It is a bit off the beaten path. You could Uber or taxi though. If i remember correctly, there is a hop on hop off stop fairly near the brewery. Definitely worth the effort!
luxxy100
1 contribution
I am hoping to go to the public brewing day on 11 November. Does anyone know whether advance tickets are necessary as I can't see a ticket buying option on the website.
Thanks.
Magali V
Brussels, Belgium
Hello,
Thank you for your message below.
For the brewing session on Saturday 11th November 2017, you do not need to sign up, except if you come with more than 15 people. Then, please confirm your booking by sending an email, mentioning also your cellular phone no.
Guided tours last 1 hour and are organized every 1/2 hour as from 7.00 (alternatively in French, English and Dutch).
Admission fee: 8.00 € p.p. (including guided tour and one drink of your choice). The payment happens on the day of the visit.
Croissants and coffee are proposed until 08.30, free of charge.
Best regards,
Magali
Magali Van Roy
Musée Bruxellois de la Gueuze - Brussels Museum van de Geuze
Brasserie Cantillon Brouwerij
rue Gheudestraat 56 - 1070 Anderlecht
tel/fax: +32 2 520 28 91
PET bublé
Denver, CO564 contributions
Is there parking nearby?
DRC2203
Sydney, Australia107 contributions
yes but it's tight reverse parallel street parking.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cantillon Brewery
- Cantillon Brewery is open:
- Mon - Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thu - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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