Outlet database

    Bars and pubs in Belgium: 8,100+

    Dashmote counts 8,100+ bars and pubs in Belgium, 13% of the country's on-premise outlets. Belgium is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with an Instagram account linked.

    8,100+
    bars and pubs

    Brussels has the most bars and pubs in Belgium

    Map: Bars and pubs by metro area in BelgiumBelgium: Brussels: rank 1 for bars and pubs; Antwerp: rank 2 for bars and pubs; Ghent: rank 3 for bars and pubs; Liège: rank 4 for bars and pubs.Brussels: rank 1 for bars and pubsAntwerp: rank 2 for bars and pubsGhent: rank 3 for bars and pubsLiège: rank 4 for bars and pubs
    • Brussels
    • Antwerp
    • Ghent
    • Liège
    Dot size: bars and pubs per metro area.
    13%
    of all outlets in Belgium
    >99%
    independent outlets
    1%
    listed on a delivery app

    What stands out about bars and pubs in Belgium

    • Belgium is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with a website listed.
    • Belgium is in the top third of countries we track for the share of bars and pubs with 100+ public reviews.

    How bars and pubs in Belgium compare

    Belgium

    Share of all open on-premise outlets that are bars and pubs, by country in the region: the top five and Belgium

    Share of all open on-premise outlets that are bars and pubs, by country in the regionEuropean countries: Italy: 23% of all outlets; Spain: 27% of all outlets; United Kingdom: 17% of all outlets; Germany: 13% of all outlets; France: 10% of all outlets; Poland: 9% of all outlets; Portugal: 10% of all outlets; Czech Republic: 17% of all outlets; Netherlands: 12% of all outlets; Greece: 7% of all outlets; Belgium: 13% of all outlets; Romania: 13% of all outlets; Austria: 12% of all outlets; Ireland: 21% of all outlets; Slovakia: 20% of all outlets; Croatia: 14% of all outlets; Bulgaria: 10% of all outlets; Slovenia: 26% of all outlets; Denmark: 12% of all outlets.Spain: 27% of all outletsSlovenia: 26% of all outletsItaly: 23% of all outletsIreland: 21% of all outletsSlovakia: 20% of all outletsBelgium: 13% of all outlets

    Bars and pubs rank second for the number of outlets among outlet types in Belgium

    Open on-premise outlets by type in Belgium, ranked

    Open on-premise outlets by type in Belgium5 outlet types: Restaurants: rank 1; Bars and pubs: rank 2; Hotels: rank 3; Quick service and fast food: rank 4; Cafes and coffee shops: rank 5.Restaurants: rank 1Bars and pubs: rank 2Hotels: rank 3Quick service and fast food: rank 4Cafes and coffee shops: rank 5

    By metro area

    Metro areaShare
    Brussels area22%
    Antwerp area13%
    Ghent area11%
    Liège area7%
    Rest of Belgium47%

    The Ghent area holds a slightly bigger share of bars and pubs than of all outlets

    Each metro area's share of bars and pubs (bar) against its share of all outlets in Belgium (tick)

    Each metro area's share of bars and pubs against its share of all outlets in Belgium3 metro areas: Brussels area: 22% of bars and pubs, 21% of all outlets, +1 pt; Antwerp area: 13% of bars and pubs, 12% of all outlets, +1 pt; Ghent area: 11% of bars and pubs, 8% of all outlets, +3 pts.Ghent area: 11% of bars and pubs, 8% of all outlets, +3 ptsBrussels area: 22% of bars and pubs, 21% of all outlets, +1 ptAntwerp area: 13% of bars and pubs, 12% of all outlets, +1 pt

    Outlet profile

    MeasureBars and pubsAll outlets in Belgium
    Independent>99%96%
    Listed on a delivery app1%13%
    Website listed50%63%
    100+ public reviews29%43%

    Sample from the list

    Four independent bars and pubs in Belgium from our list
    VenueCityGoogle rating bandWebsitePhone
    Piola LibriBrussels4.0 to 4.4Website shownPhone shown
    The Monkey's CaféMons4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    Tram 3Antwerp4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    La BelladoneSaint-Gilles4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    Also in the full list: delivery apps, booking platform, POS system, Instagram, email, price tier, and more.Ask for the full list

    How the numbers are defined

    Bars and pubs
    Open bars, pubs and night venues (venues whose main public listing category is a drinking place).

    How the shares are defined

    Selling to bars and pubs in Belgium

    Check social profiles

    Bars and pubs in Belgium link an Instagram account more often than elsewhere; their posts show menus, events and brands on display.

    Qualify online before you visit

    Bars and pubs in Belgium list a website more often than elsewhere, so menus and opening hours can be checked before a rep goes out.

    Frequently asked questions

    How visible are bars and pubs in Belgium on Instagram?

    Belgium is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with an Instagram account linked.

    How many bars and pubs in Belgium list a website?

    Belgium is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with a website listed. 50% of bars and pubs in Belgium list a website.

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