The Belgian Brewer hanging sign outside the Stortford taproom at The Links Business Centre, with balloons tied to the post
A blond beer in a Belgian Brewer glass beside a pot of fried bites and a dip on a taproom table

Bishop's Stortford

The Brewery & Taproom

Where the beer is made. A full bar a few metres from the tanks, pizza from the oven, and a shop for merchandise, bottles and take-away. Brewery tours with the owner or head brewer on certain Saturdays.

  • Stone Baked pizza
  • Chips
  • Tours & tastings
Bishop's Stortford opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday16:30–22:00
Thursday16:30–22:00
Friday11:00–23:00
Saturday11:00–23:00
Sunday14:00–21:00

Customers' favourites

Our most-poured beers in Bishop's Stortford this week

  • Petit Saison, Table saison · 3.4%
  • Summer Blond, Belgian blond · 5.8%
  • Blond Garçon Fort, Belgian blond · 4.2%
  • IPA, Belgian IPA · 6.3%
  • Belgian Black Stout, Stout · 4.5%

What's on

Tastings, quizzes, karaoke and the big seasonal nights at both venues.

A tasting flight of four Belgian Brewer beers, from pale gold to amber, in crested glasses on a wooden paddle
  • Sat 21 Nov,15:00–16:30

    Brewery tour & tasting

    A tour of our brewery in Bishop's Stortford with the owner or head brewer, followed by a tasting of our beers. 14 pla...

    Bishop's Stortford£20.00

    Book: Brewery tour & tasting
  • Fri 27 Nov,19:00 until about 22:30

    Pub quiz

    Our pub quiz at the brewery taproom in Bishop's Stortford, hosted by Quizmaster Pete. £2 a head. Book a place for eve...

    Bishop's Stortford£2.00

    Book: Pub quiz
  • Fri 11 Dec,19:00 until about 22:30

    Christmas quiz

    Our Christmas quiz at the brewery taproom in Bishop's Stortford, hosted by Quizmaster Pete. £2 a head. Book a place f...

    Bishop's Stortford£2.00

    Book: Christmas quiz
  • Sat 12 Dec,15:00 until about 17:00

    Brewery tour & tasting

    A tour of our brewery in Bishop's Stortford with Nik or Darren, followed by a tasting of our beers. There are 14 plac...

    Bishop's Stortford£20.00

    Book: Brewery tour & tasting
  • Sun 20 Dec,From 19:00

    Christmas Carols with Jon Cope

    Join us for an evening of singing carols with Jon Cope, led from the front and open to everyone. Come along, find a s...

    Bishop's StortfordFree

    Details: Christmas Carols with Jon Cope
  • Fri 5 Feb,From 19:40, kick-off 20:10

    Six Nations: Ireland v England

    We're showing Ireland v England live in the Event Hall at The Belgian Brewer, Bishop's Stortford, as part of the 2027...

    Bishop's StortfordFree

    Details: Six Nations: Ireland v England
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Good to know

Do you serve food?

Yes: stone-baked pizza and chips.

What's on tap right now?

Our own beers poured fresh at the brewery, changing as kegs run out. See what's on tap now, updated by the team whenever a keg changes.

Can I take beer home?

Yes. Our shop sells bottles and take-away, as well as merchandise.

Do you run brewery tours?

Yes, on certain Saturdays. A tour is £20 per person: 90 to 120 minutes with the owner or head brewer, including a tasting. See the dates.

Can I hire a room?

Yes: the Event Hall, for 90 seated or 120 standing, or the Mezzanine for up to 50 seated. See private hire.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's free parking on site.

Is there step-free access?

Yes, the taproom and Event Hall are step-free. The Mezzanine is reached by stairs only.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children are welcome with a parent or guardian.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

A table tonight, or the whole room

Come in for a glass at the brewery or our bar in Epping, or tell us the date and headcount and we'll send prices and open dates for a private room.

Bishop's StortfordThe Brewery & Taproom Wed–Thu 16:30–22:00 · Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00 · Sun 14:00–21:00

Bishop's Stortford phone: 01279 507 515 Bishop's Stortford email: hello@thebelgianbrewer.co.uk

EppingThe Belgian Beer Bar Wed–Thu 16:00–22:00 · Fri–Sat 14:00–23:00 · Sun 14:00–21:00

Epping phone: 07777 669166 Epping email: epping@thebelgianbrewer.co.uk