Brouwerij Cantillon Brussels
Brouwerij Cantillon, located in Anderlecht just next to Brussels South station, is one of the last authentic geuze breweries in the world. Since 1900 the family has brewed traditional lambic here using spontaneous fermentation, with a coolship under the roof and fermentation in oak barrels. The Musée Bruxellois de la Gueuze takes visitors on a self-guided tour of the old brewing installations, fermentation hall and maturation cellar, concluding with a tasting of geuze and kriek.
Due to the historic character of the building, accessibility is limited. The ground floor with reception, brewing hall and barrel room is mostly level and reachable for wheelchair users, although there are some uneven spots and thresholds. The cellar and the coolship in the attic are reached via stairs and are not wheelchair accessible. The toilet is small and only partially adapted. It is advisable to contact the brewery in advance to arrange a shortened guided tour.
Parking in the area around the South station is difficult; public transport is the best option, with tram, metro and train a few minutes' walk away. The streets around the brewery are paved but the pavements can be narrow. Despite its limitations, Cantillon remains a unique experience for anyone wanting to get to know the authentic Brussels beer culture.
Good to know
- Reservation
- **Call ahead** to arrange a shortened adapted tour — the historic brewery has limitations, and discussing them in advance gives the best experience.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest on Saturdays, especially when new brews are being set. Weekday mornings are the quietest for a tasting and tour.
- Things to note
- The ground floor with reception, brew hall and barrel room is accessible but has some uneven spots and thresholds. **Cellar and coolship in the attic are reached BY STAIRS ONLY** — not accessible. Toilet is small and only partially adapted.
- Visit tip
- Brussels-South station is 5 min away by tram — the best option, since parking is scarce. Pavements in the neighbourhood are narrow — pick a route along the main roads.
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