Fantastic bar close to most of the hotels in Bruges, where one can find warm hospitality and great…read moredrinks in a beautiful space. I really loved the space as it has high ceilings, large windows and a room that is divided into a bar on one side and tables on the other. The menu has many original cocktails, as well as section for coladas (summer), and classics. I started off with the bartender's favorite - vieux carre, which is also one of my faves, and it was perfect. I also tried the Manhattan which also had a little absinthe, as well as a clarified colada which used a local product, Big Daddy's falernum. All of the cocktails were very unique in a good way, with a twist. The staff here are super cool and loved the vibe. Finding a bar such as this in Bruges was a pleasant of a surprise, and added to a very memorable visit.

Excellent bar! Friendly staff, delicious drinks and really nice ambience. Came while on vacation…read moreand highly recommend. Updating to include pictures.

Absolutely loved this old alley pub in Bruges! Nothing but a sign that says Cookies on the wall…read moreoutside the alley entrance but it was very busy with locals and regulars that had been coming here for years. Had the house beer, the De Garre, and it was fantastic. Met some locals and some non locals that had been coming here for years. Only food is a few sandwiches and they are fairly small, but enough for a snack while drinking. Highly recommend!

A must stop when in Brugge! Hidden gem that's worth finding and having a beer or 2. The service was…read moregreat - the bartender did everything upstairs. We so enjoy yes the ambiance!

Great atmosphere!! Fun American light rock, good variety of drinks. The only turn off is the self…read moreservice but that's ok because the team is cool!

Long before I met Lauren, Leine and I traveled Europe, landing in Brugge in a small aircraft and…read moretwo overstuffed bags, out for blood. And eventually, out for beer at Bar des Amis. It's the kind of place you get drunk and look around and marvel at the inevitability of life's wonderment. That if you choose a path, it somehow finds you. And with Leine being blonde and gorgeous carrying around a tiny jar of moonshine infused custard for occasional dips of her pinky, I felt myself turning into an image I'd dreamed of since the age of nine, a traveling artist with a muse and the caked wavy hair once worn by Tristan Tzara, the dark sunken eyes of Man Ray, Leine posing at Bar des Amis as if in black and white with a bottle of Duval. She pours it slowly. Sips, leans in to kiss me and I can still hear the bubbles fizzle out on her lips. The bartender is tall and modelesque, and takes to Leine. He adds us on Facebook. I order three rounds of beer here and they're sweet; this moment is so rich, it's cloying. I can't help but think of what can go wrong. Yet the barstools feel stable beneath us. The Bar des Amis furniture is nothing special. The patrons, though, are. They are glad, not yelling at the TV during soccer like in the other pubs. The bartender gives us a free shot and smiles at my flirtatious girl. Her shoulders are exposed and she's receptive. Her energy is a powerful light beaming from the chest. She reminds me of me! He leans in to tell us that Brugge is thinking of creating a network of underground piping strictly for beer because the cobblestone alleyways are too narrow for the beer trucks. Leine laughs but I've turned cynical and profess that the town looks a bit like the town in Pinocchio. Like the buildings are set pieces and that our perfect little world might crumble. How much beer did I have here? Am I that unsure of her love? I'm being unfair, of course. Leine has done nothing to deserve my darkness. Her hand has been a fixture on my thigh. It's not until later, when we meet an Englishman here, who warns us of pickpockets in Rome, that our night unfolds into powder white oblivion.

Wow, this place was really great--great beer list (Wine and cocktails offered as well), delicious…read moreand interesting tapa style dishes, and great service. We wouldn't have stumbled upon this place, and when looking for it, we didn't even see it when we looked down the quiet street (the patio is in the back so you don't see tables on the street). We three beers: Tsjeeses Reserva Bourbon (my favorite beer ever), and two things from the Musketeers brewery including the one pictured and the Troubadour. For food we had the crispy ayam, pan con sobrasada, and hola tacos vegetarian. All were really interesting and delicious. The crispy crystal bread was incredibly light. Would definitely come back! We came away satisfied and full for surprisingly little money.

The bartender, Koen, is awesome. We arrived, sat at the bar, and chatted with him about what we…read morelike to drink, and he made recommendations. After telling him we are here on a 'beercation' he went through our itinerary and gave us some additional insight. While sitting at the bar, really great to chat with him and learn more about the area, and some of his favorite beers. Loved the space - roses hanging from the ceiling, red walls, some bar seating and plenty of tables and seating.

First time in Brugge and only here for one day but glad we found this little spot to add to our…read morememories. Cool vibe with snacks and great wine. Don't miss this spot if you're a visitor or a local.

That's an absolutely lovely bar with character. The owner is a devotee. You can tell that he really…read moreenjoys what he does. If you are looking for a local spot, that's the one! Great wines and cocktails with phantasy and most inspired names! Great service. Also cheese and cold cuts plates, smaller and bigger ones, enough to cover a late hanger ;) great atmosphere, people and music.

Stopped in for a nightcap as this bar was right across from my hotel. Whomever does the pricing…read morehere must be smoking crack because a gin and tonic was €12.50. I know Belgium is a beer country and I drank my fill, which is why I wanted a cocktail to end the night. Avoid this tourist trap at all costs!!!

This is a pretty much a drink only cash only place. Don't come excepting anything else. Canal…read moreside view, friendly staff, have a few drinks and you'll love the fact you're not in Kansas. Relax. Made a great work spot for me. Feels like home.

We trained from Brussels to Bruges for the afternoon and I love finding myself in towns where I can…read morereally see myself returning, places where you feel off the grid in a really nice way. We'd planned to have dinner here but did not make a booking and really lucked out with the last table open when we came in. Please, ensure you make a booking if you want to dine here. I had no idea how consistently full they'd be and felt grateful the entire time to have snagged a spot. When I tell you my fish stew has to be one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in life, I am not kidding. It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to order and asked for a recommendation and this was it. This soup blew my mind, spoonful after spoonful it was the yummiest, most delish, comfort meal I've had in a long time. We had a very and tasty experience. Highly recommend.

Service was VERY slow. It wasn't overly crowded but it seemed as though they forgot our food order…read moreand drink order arrived AFTER we finished eating.

Feeling hahahahaha hungry at Bruges, we stopped by this establishment and enjoyed the Puta Est…read moreSpaghetti and a mix Spanish ham, salami, and old brugge cheese. Perfect to kill our hunger. The coffee also good but the service also not bad. Fast and friendly. $$

Great food! We are visiting from the USA and found this great place. Amazing atmosphere and…read moredelicious food. I highly recommend the mixed meat platter and soup to name a few great items Loved this place so much we stopped by twice. If you want to have a great meal water front and away from the touristy center, look no further. Cheers! And Chao!

This place has awesome food and the owners are so friendly. I had the Flemish stew and my wife,…read morewho wasn't too hungry, ordered a salad. The salad was large and very good, I had to help her eat it. The stew was amazing with great flavor. The owner suggested a great beer to go with the stew. We highly recommend t Gezelleke!

Stopped here after seeing the outside on the way into the city from our AirBnB and we did not…read moreregret it! Absolutely lovely owners who were very welcoming and kind with a nice authentic and rustic interior with indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely romantic jazz plays softly as you eat which definitely matches the vibe! The menu is a bit pricy but considering the food it is absolutely worth it! The mussels were the best we had had out of the 3 restaurants we tried during our stay! Very full servings with a variety of well-made and well-balanced sauces and mussels of the biggest and highest quality unlike places you would find in the middle of the square. We tried the squid ring, chorizo plate, and cheese croquettes as well which were all also wonderful. We also had the veggie stew which was absolutely delicious and flavorful! Close to some lovely views if the canals and far enough away from the center of the city for a calm and local atmosphere! Definitely recommend 10/10!

Located in front of the Bruges Court, 't Hof van Beroep was a late-night highlight from a recent…read moreholiday in Bruges. The restaurant/bar is quirky and inviting, if you aren't looking for the typical Belgian fare. A warning of items not found at van Beroep--Belgian frites and mussels--hangs to the right of the door frame. A giant red gnome sits behind the bar, near a bumper sticker suggesting a sexual preference for midgets. The restaurant's house cat lingers shyly between tables and stools. Warm, red lights shone on a fantastic gin selection sitting away from the other liquor. We introduce ourselves to the bartender Lubka while apologizing for our poor French. Any worry immediately dissipates as Lubka maintains conversations with various guests in English, French, and Dutch, simultaneously. She makes us feel immediately welcome in Bruges and takes great pride in pouring the perfect beer, also flaunting some foundling skills crafting cocktails. While we didn't try any food, we enjoyed our time immensely. The drinks were fantastic and the restaurant was chic, but the highlight was Lubka's service. She shared with us secrets of the city and made many great suggestions for our Belgian vacation. We actually extended our stay in the city an extra day to try some of her other suggestions. The restaurant had a good "soul," and Lubka was the perfect emissary for the town.

Came across this small neighborhoody bar after being denied entry at the bar next door even though…read morethere were empty tables and bar stools. Everything happens for a reason because this place ended up being a win. Very friendly bar staff and great beer options. Reasonably priced as well. For not having a traditional kitchen and cooking everything via a toaster oven, food was certainly above average.