The House of Belgian Brewers is based at number 10, Grand-Place/Grote Markt. Called De Hille (The Hill) in the 13th century before changing its name to Den gulden Boom (The Golden Tree), it was acquired in the 15th century by the tanners’ guild, who sold it on to the upholsterers. In the early 17th century, it became the property of the brewers, who had it rebuilt in 1638. After the Grand-Place/Grote Markt was bombed in 1695, it was rebuilt to plans by architect Guillaume De Bruyn. In 1951, the Belgian Brewers federation made the building its administrative headquarters. The House of Belgian Brewers boasts a collection of almost 700 artefacts relating to the history of beer, either donated by brewers or purchased from former breweries. This collection is spread throughout the building. Only the small museum in the cellars is open to the public. The Belgian Brewers’ guided tour will introduce you to Belgium’s rich beer culture, awarded intangible cultural heritage status by UNESCO in 2016, and will give you an exclusive glimpse into their historic meeting rooms, complete with a magnificent view of the Grand-Place/Grote Markt.