Hapje Tapje
Leuven's gastronomic city day with a restaurant tasting trail, a local-brewery beer market and continuous live music on the squares.
Drive foot traffic and dining revenue by positioning Hapje Tapje as a must-attend gastronomic experience for food and beer enthusiasts in Leuven.
- Taste your way through Leuven: restaurant tasting trail highlights
- Local brewery beer market showcase and pairing tips
- Live music + food + beer: the ultimate Leuven experience
- Influencer takeovers from participating restaurants and breweries
Hapje Tapje originated in 1989 as a local initiative and grew into Belgium's oldest one-day food festival. Each year, the inner city transforms into an open-air tasting market where restaurants and eateries serve signature dishes in bite-sized portions. The event typically draws around 60,000 food lovers , making it a major culinary showcase featuring world cuisines at democratic prices. Restaurants and brasseries serving signature dishes in small portions at affordable prices Cooking demonstrations by master chefs and live entertainment Barman's race on the Oude Markt with specialty beers Beer market with specialty beers, available in 15 cl tasting glasses Payment via Bancontact, Payconiq or cash (no voucher system required) Free tap water served in reusable cups from the Grote Markt