Alcohol ban in the centre of Brussels
The consumption of alcoholic drinks in public spaces is banned in a large part of the city centre of Brussels, 24 hours a day. This alcohol ban applies until 5 October 2023.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages (distilled or fermented, whether or not mixed) is prohibited in public places (in any quantity, 24 hours a day) within the following zone:
- Perimeter - alcohol ban in the centre of Brussels (PDF, 266.87 KB) (until 5 October 2023)
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is only permitted on terraces with a license and at events authorized or organized by the City of Brussels.
Penalties
A violation is punished with a municipal administrative fine of a maximum of 350 euros. The fine is increased in case of a repeat within 2 years after the imposition of an administrative fine, without ever being able to exceed the sum of 350 euros.
Regulation
In French:
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space (PDF, 342.23 KB) (prolongation) + Perimeter (PDF, 266.87 KB)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space (PDF, 112.80 KB) (prolongation and extension) + Perimeter (PDF, 1.05 MB) (in French)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space - perimeter extension (PDF, 41.52 KB) (in French)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space - prolongation (PDF, 338.02 KB) (in French)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space (PDF, 342.02 KB) (in French)
In Dutch:
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space (PDF, 112.80 KB) (prolongation and extension) + Perimeter (PDF, 1.31 MB) (in Dutch)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space - perimeter extension (PDF, 41.52 KB) (in Dutch)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space - prolongation (PDF, 337.93 KB) (in Dutch)
- Regulation - Alcohol ban in public space (PDF, 341.81 KB) (in Dutch)
