Brussels Pub Crawl and Nightlife: What the Party Tour Is Like and What to Do Instead
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The pub crawl is the only organised party tour in our Brussels selection, and it suits 18-plus travellers who want company more than a quiet drink. The Brussels pub crawl and nightlife party experience costs €22, is rated 4.4 from 1,691 reviews and lasts about 3.5 hours. Our Brussels selection has no party boat or club-night ticket, so those are not covered here.
How the evening works
The booking page says you meet at the first bar, Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 49, and visit three more over the night, going from the quietest to the busiest. The last venue is entered at 1 a.m. A wristband gives discounted drinks. The page lists a free Jägerbomb at the meeting point, a free welcome shot at each of the three other venues, and exclusive drink discounts, plus a party guide for over three hours. Extra drinks are not included.
The guide runs the evening in English only. The page states that this is not a historical tour.
Group size depends on the night
The night of the week makes the difference, and the page itself is not consistent on the numbers. From Sunday to Thursday it gives about 15 guests in one place and an average of about 20 in another. On Fridays and Saturdays it says 60-plus in one place and usually 50-plus in another. If you dislike crowds, choose a weekday; if you want a big night, choose the weekend. Check the date on the booking page, because the group size is the provider’s estimate, not a promise.
Rules to know before you book
You must be at least 18 years old. The page asks you not to drink before arriving, to bring a passport or ID card, and to avoid sandals, flip-flops and sportswear. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours in advance, according to the booking page.
If a pub crawl is not your evening
| Option | Length | From | Rating | Idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian beer tasting | 2.5 hours | €42 | 4.7 (980) | A tour about Belgian brewing and beer culture |
| Outdoor city escape game with drinks | 2.5 hours | €35 | 2.7 (12) | Missions and riddles in the streets, drinks unlocked along the way |
| Virtual-reality escape room | 1 hour | €30 | 4.8 (19) | A team game indoors, not tied to drinking |
| Pub quiz | 2 hours | €7.50 | New listing | A quiz at a brewery and distillery in Koekelberg, with a free beer |
The quiz has no reviews yet, and the escape game and the VR listing have only a small number, so the pub crawl and the beer tasting are the options with a track record. The beer tasting is a tour rather than a crawl, which makes it the easier fit if you want a calmer evening; the age rules differ: the beer tasting pours beer only from 18, though under-18s can join without tasting, the quiz is listed as not suitable for children under 16, and the VR escape room takes children from 8 if they play with teenagers or adults.
Our recommendation
Book the pub crawl if you are 18 or older, travelling alone or in a small group and happy with a late night; pick a weekday for a smaller group. If not, consider the beer tasting. More choices are on our nightlife and games page and our food and drink tours page.
