What to do · Brussels
The Cantillon brewery and Brussels lambic
Information
- From
- €9 person
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; closed 27 July to 1 August 2026
- Who it's for
- Adults; under-16s enter free but do not taste
Cantillon is the last traditional lambic brewery within Brussels, in the Anderlecht district, and has worked as a living museum of gueuze since 1900. Lambic ferments spontaneously with yeasts from the air and rests for years in oak barrels.
What the tour is like
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10:00 to 16:00, it is self-guided with a leaflet, takes an hour, and ends with three tastings: lambic, gueuze and a fruit beer. It costs €9 (€8 depending on age) and cannot be booked. On Saturdays there is a guided tour of an hour and a half for €13, booked online. It is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays; the shop is open until 17:00. Dogs may not enter.
Getting there
It is at 56 rue Gheude, ten minutes' walk from Bruxelles-Midi station, where the Charleroi bus arrives.
Tips
- Take your time The tastings are of sour beers, nothing like a blonde: ask them to explain the order.
- Buy in the shop Some bottles are sold only here, and sometimes with a limit per person.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to book the Cantillon tour?
The self-guided weekday tour, no: you pay on arrival. The guided Saturday tour, yes, on their website.
Can children go?
Yes, and under-16s do not pay, but the tour is designed for adults.
With friends
Who runs it
- Brasserie CantillonSelf-guided brewery visit with a tasting of lambic, gueuze and a fruit beer Visit their website
- Brasserie CantillonGuided tour with tasting, on Saturdays Visit their website
