Guidebook for Bruges
Drinks & Nightlife
My FA-VOU-RITE bar, packed with locals. Stella on draught is fantastic. Cheap snacks, good music, great atmosphere, what else does one need?
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L'Estaminet
5 ParkMy FA-VOU-RITE bar, packed with locals. Stella on draught is fantastic. Cheap snacks, good music, great atmosphere, what else does one need?
This bar has its own beer which is like no other. You can only get three of these since the owner doesn't like calling ambulances. When in your drunken haze you hear the Bolero, it's time to get out.
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De Garre
1 De GarreThis bar has its own beer which is like no other. You can only get three of these since the owner doesn't like calling ambulances. When in your drunken haze you hear the Bolero, it's time to get out.
In Daisy's beer temple, seats are scarse since every beer lover in the world knows about this great place. If you drink each beer on the menu and live, you stay for free.
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't Brugs Beertje
5 KemelstraatIn Daisy's beer temple, seats are scarse since every beer lover in the world knows about this great place. If you drink each beer on the menu and live, you stay for free.
Snuffel Hostel
42 Ezelstraatcheap beer, good music !
Grab a beer with a croque monsieur "op grootmoeders wijze" in this cozy bar. Joey is the dog's name, not the owner's.
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Joey's bvba
4 ZuidzandstraatGrab a beer with a croque monsieur "op grootmoeders wijze" in this cozy bar. Joey is the dog's name, not the owner's.
You'll find two authentic local-packed basement bars down this street: Poatersgat (The Friar's Ass) and Comptoir des Arts. All the beer you could possibly wish for.
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Vlamingstraat
VlamingstraatYou'll find two authentic local-packed basement bars down this street: Poatersgat (The Friar's Ass) and Comptoir des Arts. All the beer you could possibly wish for.
Bruges best-kept secret. Only open on Sunday evenings. Very special atmosphere. you gotta see it, to believe it.
Twijnstraat
TwijnstraatBruges best-kept secret. Only open on Sunday evenings. Very special atmosphere. you gotta see it, to believe it.
Oldest bar in town. Great authentic place to grab a drink, meet the locals and enjoy their courtyard.
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Vlissinghe
2 BlekersstraatOldest bar in town. Great authentic place to grab a drink, meet the locals and enjoy their courtyard.
Great place to just grab a beer (no chairs) and enjoy the fantastic alternative music choice.
Het Verdriet Van België
1 Sint-JansstraatGreat place to just grab a beer (no chairs) and enjoy the fantastic alternative music choice.
Probably the only place where your Orval is served at the proper temperature. Cosy, cat-friendly bar, bartender with an occasional temper included.
Stoker House (T)
7 LangestraatProbably the only place where your Orval is served at the proper temperature. Cosy, cat-friendly bar, bartender with an occasional temper included.
When all bars are preparing to close, this former stripclub (notice the sleazy mirrors) starts waking up. No disco dancing, just good beer and an occasional appatizer on the house...
On the rocks
5 GrauwwerkersstraatWhen all bars are preparing to close, this former stripclub (notice the sleazy mirrors) starts waking up. No disco dancing, just good beer and an occasional appatizer on the house...
Sightseeing
Museum with works of the Flemish Primitives - the medieval masters. One might call it the Louvre of Bruges :-)
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Groeninge Museum
12 DijverMuseum with works of the Flemish Primitives - the medieval masters. One might call it the Louvre of Bruges :-)
366 steps take you up to the 'observation deck' of this medieval belfry tower. Go when the clock strikes the hour for a ear-banging show. BOING!
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Belfry of Bruges
7 Markt366 steps take you up to the 'observation deck' of this medieval belfry tower. Go when the clock strikes the hour for a ear-banging show. BOING!
Most iconic picture in town. You can hop on a boat for a guided tour of the medieval canals. Price: about €6/person.
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Rozenhoedkaai
RozenhoedkaaiMost iconic picture in town. You can hop on a boat for a guided tour of the medieval canals. Price: about €6/person.
Only brewery left in the city centre. A guided tour ends with a Brugse Zot - the city's local beer - on the roof terrace. A beer and a view!
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Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
26 WalpleinOnly brewery left in the city centre. A guided tour ends with a Brugse Zot - the city's local beer - on the roof terrace. A beer and a view!
Go see a part of town where locals hardly see tourists. Very beautiful scenery, especially after dusk during weekdays.
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Jan Van Eyckplein
Go see a part of town where locals hardly see tourists. Very beautiful scenery, especially after dusk during weekdays.
Locals catch their rays and frisbees here when the weather is up for it. Three-day music festival during the second weekend of July. Find me here in front of the stage sipping a beer from a cup.
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Minnewater
MinnewaterLocals catch their rays and frisbees here when the weather is up for it. Three-day music festival during the second weekend of July. Find me here in front of the stage sipping a beer from a cup.
Apparently a must-see for tourists, since hords of them line up at the bridge to have a glance within the walls of this medieval nunnery...
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Begijnhof
BegijnhofApparently a must-see for tourists, since hords of them line up at the bridge to have a glance within the walls of this medieval nunnery...
Second tallest gothic church in Belgium - thanks a lot Antwerp... - holding a statue of the Madonna with child by THE Michelango. Definitely check out the medieval bridge behind the church.
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Church of Our Lady Bruges
MariastraatSecond tallest gothic church in Belgium - thanks a lot Antwerp... - holding a statue of the Madonna with child by THE Michelango. Definitely check out the medieval bridge behind the church.
The newest tourist attraction: this multi-sense experience takes you on a trip through medieval Bruges, following the footsteps of Flemish painter Van Eyck's assistant. Some say it's too pricy though.
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Historium Brugge
1 MarktThe newest tourist attraction: this multi-sense experience takes you on a trip through medieval Bruges, following the footsteps of Flemish painter Van Eyck's assistant. Some say it's too pricy though.
This medieval hall with authentic wooden ceiling is a must-see. Grab your ticket on the ground floor of the TownHall and wait till the newly-weds come down (on Fridays and Saturdays, that is...:)
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Bruges City Hall
12 BurgThis medieval hall with authentic wooden ceiling is a must-see. Grab your ticket on the ground floor of the TownHall and wait till the newly-weds come down (on Fridays and Saturdays, that is...:)
Food Scene
Mathieu serves the best waffles in town! The one with chocolate and banana is to die for. Also, try his home-made ice cream: de-li-cious. His fro-yo is better and cheaper than the one down the street.
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oyya - waffles and ice cream
1 NoordzandstraatMathieu serves the best waffles in town! The one with chocolate and banana is to die for. Also, try his home-made ice cream: de-li-cious. His fro-yo is better and cheaper than the one down the street.
Wanna grab a great cup of freshly brewed beans? This Brazilian-run coffee place is just the place you're looking for. Free Wifi included.
Dweersstraat
DweersstraatWanna grab a great cup of freshly brewed beans? This Brazilian-run coffee place is just the place you're looking for. Free Wifi included.
Great place for a vegetarian meal during weekdays. They only have one dish a day during lunch time, so things are very fresh and very affordable.
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De Bron Vegetarian
82 KatelijnestraatGreat place for a vegetarian meal during weekdays. They only have one dish a day during lunch time, so things are very fresh and very affordable.
Grab Belgium's finest chips at one of these green sheds below the Belfry tower.
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Markt
MarktGrab Belgium's finest chips at one of these green sheds below the Belfry tower.
This adorable restaurant down the street offers great food. It has friendly staff, a laid-back atmosphere and an affordable menu.
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Mojo
4 SchaarstraatThis adorable restaurant down the street offers great food. It has friendly staff, a laid-back atmosphere and an affordable menu.
Ever eaten your Italian-inspired pasta dish out of a cardboard cup? Try it at this fast and cheap pasta place. On weekdays, very popular with the school kids during lunch break.
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Bocca
2 RecollettenleiEver eaten your Italian-inspired pasta dish out of a cardboard cup? Try it at this fast and cheap pasta place. On weekdays, very popular with the school kids during lunch break.
World-famous 'shock-o-latier' Dominique Persoone sells his exquisite chocolates here. If you want to taste the best, then why not buy from the guy who delivers to the Sultan of Oman. Quality comes with a price tag, though...
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The Chocolate Line
19 Simon StevinpleinWorld-famous 'shock-o-latier' Dominique Persoone sells his exquisite chocolates here. If you want to taste the best, then why not buy from the guy who delivers to the Sultan of Oman. Quality comes with a price tag, though...
Great place for reasonably priced chocolates. Why not grab a fresh hot chocolate or coffee while you're at it.
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Chocolaterie Dumon
11 Simon StevinpleinGreat place for reasonably priced chocolates. Why not grab a fresh hot chocolate or coffee while you're at it.
Chip shop, which leaves all competition way behind. Even local 3-star-chef Gert De Mangeleer gets his chips here. Need I say more?
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Frituur Bosrand
108 Koning Albert I-laanChip shop, which leaves all competition way behind. Even local 3-star-chef Gert De Mangeleer gets his chips here. Need I say more?
If you forgot your favourite read, you can always go drink a cup of coffee and enjoy breakfast or lunch while catching up on your reading time. Closed during weekends.
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Books & Brunch
30 GarenmarktIf you forgot your favourite read, you can always go drink a cup of coffee and enjoy breakfast or lunch while catching up on your reading time. Closed during weekends.
Kombuis
26 Van IseghemlaanGALERIE BEAUSITE
39 Albert I-promenadeDe Spieghel bvba
1 Jacob van MaerlantstraatEssentials
Buy your buns or bread at this place! Croissants that will make your tongue melt. Surely, one of the best baker's in Belgium.
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Patisserie Schaeverbeke
2 SchaarstraatBuy your buns or bread at this place! Croissants that will make your tongue melt. Surely, one of the best baker's in Belgium.
Early birds grab their freshly-baked buns, roasted chicken and fresh greens at this farmer's market. Wednesdays below the Belfry Tower, Saturdays opposite the Concert Hall.
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MarktEarly birds grab their freshly-baked buns, roasted chicken and fresh greens at this farmer's market. Wednesdays below the Belfry Tower, Saturdays opposite the Concert Hall.
Shopping
You can build your hotels in this street in the Belgian version of Monopoly :-) But no hotels in real life - only shop after shop after chocolate shop.
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Steenstraat
SteenstraatYou can build your hotels in this street in the Belgian version of Monopoly :-) But no hotels in real life - only shop after shop after chocolate shop.
If second-hand goods are your thing, buy your gear here. Everything from glasses to washers.
De Kringwinkel
169 LangestraatIf second-hand goods are your thing, buy your gear here. Everything from glasses to washers.
Getting Around
This bike store offers the cheapest rental bikes in town (€ 6/day). Jesse says: ride your bike to Damme and get inspired by the beautiful scenery along the (car-free left side of the) canal.
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De Ketting
23 GentpoortstraatThis bike store offers the cheapest rental bikes in town (€ 6/day). Jesse says: ride your bike to Damme and get inspired by the beautiful scenery along the (car-free left side of the) canal.
Parks & Nature
If you're looking for a nice running track, just look for the mills on the edge of town. Running around the city takes 8km.
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Vesten
If you're looking for a nice running track, just look for the mills on the edge of town. Running around the city takes 8km.
Damse Vaart of Kanaal Brugge Sluis