Delirium Cafe, Brussels

How can you go to Brussels without a visit to the Delirium? Well-known internationally for its record-breaking range of beers, with 2004 commercially available in 2004, this place still holds its position in the Guinness Book and has also opened other franchises in Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Lisbon, Strasbourg, Kuala Lumpur, et al. It is found within the maze of small streets around the Grand Place, across the street from the famous Jeanneke Pis statue, and derives its name from the beer Delirium Tremens, whose pink elephant symbol also decorates the entrance (legend says that you will surely meet the elephant in person if you try all beer sorts at one visit!).

On the whole, Delirium Village practically takes up the whole street, each one of the three bars having a slightly different vibe, but all considered to be Delirium: the Tap House Bar at street level, the Hop Bar upstairs (only open from 6pm, Thursday to Sunday), and an amazing choice of over 3,000 bottled beers in the bar downstairs (which also has a few on tap), including award-winning selections that may be hard to find elsewhere: from the Trappists to the famous Belgian Abbay, to strong brown beers, to lighter fruity ones. Prices are great so you won't be breaking the bank for these brews. Add to that a great decor, plus thousands of souvenirs on beer and breweries, and get ready to be blown away!

Tip:
Despite the large layout, you may have to get a little lucky with seating – don't worry, as seats usually free up fast if you hang out.
Note that they charge 25% extra on Thursdays, due to the weekly gigs / jamming sessions in the basement.