The beer menu goes on and on with some very rare selections. You could be here for hours just trying to sample all the small, regional Lambics they have to offer. Go with a group and share lots of different beers. For sheer variety, this is THE BEER BAR of Brussels. OR This fantastic brewpub exists in an old warehouse very near the Willamette River in downtown Portland.
Patrons can sit inside near the bar or drink some real ales out on the ivy-covered patio.
Cafe De Vrede Westvleteren, Belgium A short drive from Poperinge and Watou is the tiny abbey of Westvleteren that produces some of the finest ales in Belgium. There is a small drive-through area in the monastery where people can purchase the Westvleteren beers made by the monks. All the beer is sold in this way. For much more information on Westvleteren, see Owen's article elsewhere on this site. Belgium No beer lover should visit Brussels without a pilgrimage to Cantillon Lambic brewery.