Guidebook for Bruges
Drinks & Nightlife
Over 300+ different beers belgian ones only. Late night opening and lot of tourist possibility to order small food dishes till midnight and later.
44 locals recommend
't Brugs Beertje
5 KemelstraatOver 300+ different beers belgian ones only. Late night opening and lot of tourist possibility to order small food dishes till midnight and later.
Youth hostel, bar and lot's of young people, american design cafe pub, it used to be a cinema complex but is now a pub and youth hostel, you can also play snooker here.
9 locals recommend
Charlie Rockets
19 HoogstraatYouth hostel, bar and lot's of young people, american design cafe pub, it used to be a cinema complex but is now a pub and youth hostel, you can also play snooker here.
Youth hostel with lots of animo, always something to do they also have a happy hour if you are looking for a cheap drink
9 locals recommend
Snuffel Hostel
42 EzelstraatYouth hostel with lots of animo, always something to do they also have a happy hour if you are looking for a cheap drink
KAAP | De Werf
108 Werfstraatcheck www.dewerf.be international names in Jazz
On Friday & Saturday the place to be if you are young and like loud music, a bit special atmosphere lot's of girls & boys from Knokke there with a ego, then again built in former bankbuilding / vault
Jakob van Ooststraat
Jakob van OoststraatOn Friday & Saturday the place to be if you are young and like loud music, a bit special atmosphere lot's of girls & boys from Knokke there with a ego, then again built in former bankbuilding / vault
Age range 18-25/30 lot's of students go here during weekday and evening and weekends, to party, democratic prices during daytime also possible to sit on the terrace.
137 locals recommend
Markt
MarktAge range 18-25/30 lot's of students go here during weekday and evening and weekends, to party, democratic prices during daytime also possible to sit on the terrace.
Always nice to drink a glass wine instead of a beer. Also tapaz servings. Closed: sunday/monday
Grauwwerkersstraat
GrauwwerkersstraatAlways nice to drink a glass wine instead of a beer. Also tapaz servings. Closed: sunday/monday
Sightseeing
Adult 8 euro, Below age 26 only 4 euro, great panorama you can even see the Belgian coast line on clear sky days.
95 locals recommend
Belfry of Bruges
7 MarktAdult 8 euro, Below age 26 only 4 euro, great panorama you can even see the Belgian coast line on clear sky days.
It has the relic of the holy blood and is free entrance it is in the corner of the Burg square.
35 locals recommend
Basilica of the Holy Blood
13 BurgIt has the relic of the holy blood and is free entrance it is in the corner of the Burg square.
On Saturday here you can go to the market (only in the morning) big square with great fountains, lot's of restaurants and pubs nearby.
hotel BLISS
21 't ZandOn Saturday here you can go to the market (only in the morning) big square with great fountains, lot's of restaurants and pubs nearby.
Brasserie Rozenhoedkaai
5 RozenhoedkaaiMost romantic spot from the city.
Every morning fresh fish from the Northsea, a lot of fishfood restaurants around the square
19 locals recommend
Vismarkt
Every morning fresh fish from the Northsea, a lot of fishfood restaurants around the square
The most romantic way to visit Bruges, the tour takes about 50 minutes.
10 locals recommend
Huidenvettersplein
HuidenvetterspleinThe most romantic way to visit Bruges, the tour takes about 50 minutes.
Scheepsdalelaan
ScheepsdalelaanVery romantic place in Bruges, great for a walk.
Home of Brugse Zot, Straffe Hendrik they have a guided tour or you can enjoy a beer on the terrace or buy some souvenirs for friends and or host.
72 locals recommend
Half Moon Brewery
26 WalpleinHome of Brugse Zot, Straffe Hendrik they have a guided tour or you can enjoy a beer on the terrace or buy some souvenirs for friends and or host.
It is a diversification besides Bruges, only in summer. starting April, 1 until October, 15): 35 min
Departure time Brugge : 10h, 12h, 14h, 16h, 18h
Departure time Damme : 9h15, 11h, 13h, 15h, 17h20
8 locals recommend
Lamme Goedzak
31 Noorweegse KaaiIt is a diversification besides Bruges, only in summer. starting April, 1 until October, 15): 35 min
Departure time Brugge : 10h, 12h, 14h, 16h, 18h
Departure time Damme : 9h15, 11h, 13h, 15h, 17h20
Food Scene
Pasta Presto
17 Sint-AmandsstraatVery cheap and very good italian dishes also take-a-way
Great Asian Restaurant, they sell Singha Beer and have superb green curry dishes.
9 locals recommend
Narai Thai
43 SmedenstraatGreat Asian Restaurant, they sell Singha Beer and have superb green curry dishes.
Use our voucher that you find in our room and get a free cocktail on the house, when you ordering a main course, dish here. Even Jim Carrey went here for supper.
The Habit
Use our voucher that you find in our room and get a free cocktail on the house, when you ordering a main course, dish here. Even Jim Carrey went here for supper.
Great lasagne for a cheap price. Also spaghetti or a belgian beer or just a coffee.
67 locals recommend
L'Estaminet
5 ParkGreat lasagne for a cheap price. Also spaghetti or a belgian beer or just a coffee.
All you can eat, for a democratic price think about 18 euro, so order 1 2 or 3 or 4 times spare ribs. They have this edition with a special chocolate sause also.
28 locals recommend
Ribs 'n Beer
50 EzelstraatAll you can eat, for a democratic price think about 18 euro, so order 1 2 or 3 or 4 times spare ribs. They have this edition with a special chocolate sause also.
De Versteende Nacht
Live music on monday and thursday. Closed on Sunday.
Top notch, Budget 100 a 200 euro a person, but can go higher if you want exclusive wines. *** Michelin Stars 3 ***
Feestzaal De Karmeliet
19 LangestraatTop notch, Budget 100 a 200 euro a person, but can go higher if you want exclusive wines. *** Michelin Stars 3 ***
If you like Sushi boats then this is the place to be. You can also order take away. Price level around euro 20. website : www.kanikamasushi.be
6 locals recommend
Vlamingstraat
VlamingstraatIf you like Sushi boats then this is the place to be. You can also order take away. Price level around euro 20. website : www.kanikamasushi.be
Houtkaai
HoutkaaiGreat dayly dishes , affordable prices and just around the corner.
Shopping
Better than the chocolate museum is the chocolate line, go here if you want to buy some really good belgian chocolates did you know they even have chocolate lipstick and chocolate tobacco (to sniff)
49 locals recommend
The Chocolate Line
19 Simon StevinpleinBetter than the chocolate museum is the chocolate line, go here if you want to buy some really good belgian chocolates did you know they even have chocolate lipstick and chocolate tobacco (to sniff)
Essentials
Big and cheap convenience store open till 20 pm in the evening, on friday till 21 pm
6 locals recommend
Colruyt Bruges Sint-Pieters
1 VeemarktstraatBig and cheap convenience store open till 20 pm in the evening, on friday till 21 pm
Some very good shopping places like cheese or bread , drinks and pasteries.
7 locals recommend
Smedenstraat
SmedenstraatSome very good shopping places like cheese or bread , drinks and pasteries.
7/11 Master Night Shop open from 18h till 02h excellent if you need some snacks or drinks in the evening hours.
Blankenbergse Steenweg 49
69 N3717/11 Master Night Shop open from 18h till 02h excellent if you need some snacks or drinks in the evening hours.
Best bakery of Bruges you find here, and also a good cheese store. Open very early around 6 o clock in the morning.
Potentestraat
PotentestraatBest bakery of Bruges you find here, and also a good cheese store. Open very early around 6 o clock in the morning.
Arts & Culture
The history of the making of chocolate from cacao been to eating the product. Worth visiting in combination with the french fries museum.
31 locals recommend
Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum
2 WijnzakstraatThe history of the making of chocolate from cacao been to eating the product. Worth visiting in combination with the french fries museum.
Lot's of paintings and art, probably the most famous one of the city. Romantic setting as well.
84 locals recommend
Groeninge Museum
12 DijverLot's of paintings and art, probably the most famous one of the city. Romantic setting as well.
Everything Else
Graaf Visartpark
Graaf VisartparkExcellent park for a day or evening walk.