A 16th century convent cellar turned beer cave on the edge of the Sablon, with more than 100 Belgian beers, 80 whiskies and no tourists to speak of.
Published Dec 20, 2025 Last reviewed Apr 12, 2026 · How we pick bars Location Rue des Alexiens 67, Brussels Between the Sablon and the Marolles Price $$ Beers from around 4 euro, whiskies above Hours Wed–Sat 6:00pm – late Sun–Tue Closed Music Occasional live sets Seating Cellar tables, arrive early Drinks Specialty 100+ Belgian beers, 80 whiskies Vaulted cellar, candlelight volume Pub Sablon Beer Cellar 16th Century 4.4 None aggregate across Google and Tripadvisor reviews Visit La Porte Noire Reserve a table Ask the editors Listings are editorial. Tell us if hours or details have changed and our editors will verify and update.
La Porte Noire sits behind a black door at Rue des Alexiens 67, on the slope between the Sablon and the Marolles. The bar itself is downstairs, a vaulted brick cellar that belonged to a 16th century convent of the Alexian brothers.
The list runs past 100 Belgian beers with around 80 whiskies behind them, and a draft selection that balances traditional and modern Belgian brewing. RateBeer and BeerAdvocate both track it as one of central Brussels' serious beer destinations.
Tripadvisor reviewers describe it as a locals' cellar rather than a tourist stop, with small beers starting around 4 euro. The lighting stays low, the brickwork curves overhead and conversation carries the room.
It only opens Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm, so plan around it. Occasional live sets push the volume up, but most nights stay at candlelight level.
Ask the bar to steer you by style rather than reading all 100 entries. For more of the city, see our Brussels pubs guide, the best craft beer bars in Brussels, and the best bars in Brussels.
Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm give you the cellar at conversation volume and a free pick of tables. The room rewards arriving early.