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 6 October 2024.

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 6 October 2024)

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:

In Dutch:

Created on 30/01/2020 (modified on 05/10/2023)
Alcohol ban in the centre of Brussels