Bruges

In this jazz and blues bar you can have a snack, drink a glass of something, share some nachos and do all of this to cool jazz or bluesy tunes. If that's not enough, you can also make yourself comfortable in the fantastic courtyard garden. Enjoy the feel of the grass, right in the centre of the city. This place is a hidden gem!

A paradise for beer lovers! The bar is where locals and tourists find each other and fraternize while tasting one of the 300 Belgian beers. It’s no coincidence that the cafe has been elected one of the world’s 20 best beer cafes!

A popular village cafe in the middle of the city — that’s Café De Reisduif in a nutshell. In other words, an authentic place with a pleasant atmosphere where it doesn’t matter where you’re from or where you’re going.

Café Rose Red is a cheery cafe that is full of character. It is located in the heart of Bruges, a stone's throw from the Markt Square. A quiet side street takes you away from the tourist route and spirits you away into an authentic jewel in the town centre of Bruges. Their speciality is Trappist beer; hence they offer all the trappist beers that are recommended all over the world. Come savour this delectable drink inside the cafe or on the pleasant terrace.

Even though its roots go all the way back to 1515, making Café Vlissinghe the oldest cafe in Bruges, it is still full of life. In summer you can even play a game of pétanque in the garden.

Cuvee wine bar is located on one of Bruges’ hippest streets. It started life as a shop and then expanded into a bar. The concept is a simple one: taste a selection of 15 natural wines in a casual atmosphere as well as enjoying some tapas, cheese or charcuterie. There are also small dishes available such as warm sweet potato and beef cheek salad and prawns with buttermilk fries and a poached egg. Cuvee is the ideal spot to relax and discover where the locals of Bruges like to spend their free time.

This Irish pub is the place to be for Irishmen who are far from home and for anyone who likes to have a Guinness once in a while. You can also have a bite to eat before or after the drinking fest.

De Garre lies hidden in one of the smallest streets of Bruges in the shadow of the Belfry. This small and cosy pub offers you different kinds of beverages, including the exclusive Tripel van De Garre!

A hotel bar that you will normally find half-full of Bruges locals. But De Goezeput is a hotel bar like few others. Some people socialise there, others go in their sports gear to unwind after a weekly training session. Pop in for a moment then go back out to the fantastic terrace area, or do whatever makes you feel at home on the other side of the world.

The latest hype in Bruges is called Groot Vlaenderen — a wonderful and particularly elegant cocktail bar where every cocktail is prepared right in front of you in an expert fashion. A must!

This new place to be is already a hit with Bruges’ inhabitants and in no time it has become the favourite spot to talk after football or to watch a match on TV. 't Hof van Beroep is neighbourly and friendly. Great food, everything made from scratch or by friends of the bar owner.

Another classic on Eiermarkt square is 't Hof van Rembrandt, blessed with a lovely sun terrace and an impressive beer menu. From trappist and abbey beers over fruit beers to the beer of the month. Make your choice!

Situated in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the shopping zone, this small pub lies somewhat hidden from the outside world. It’s a bit of an unusual place, but that doesn’t make Joey's cafe less authentic. Be prepared for a night of blues, jazz and rock.

Apart from perfectly pulled beers, this bluesy bistro also serves a few hearty tapas. So it won’t surprise you that De Vino is always full of locals who come here practically every other day.

In this tiny, super cosy Mexican-inspired food and wine bar, Noëlla serves excellent wines while telling you all about them. On Sundays Wijnbar Est is the place to be for a Lazy Sunday and you are treated to some laid-back live jazz.

At 't Zwart Huis, a listed monument dating from 1482, you kill two birds with one stone. On the first floor you can have a bite to eat, and below cocktails are served at will. A place where you never be bored.