Great tour! Informative and fun and humorous, I would do it again if I ever come back! They give you a free beer at the end of the tour and I chose the rosé de Bruge which was a somewhat fruity beer and was excellent. The tour went through the old brewery from soup to nuts, explaining how the beer was made from scratch right now there is a mile long pipe underground that connects the brewery to the bottling plant. The pipe goes underneath the city and people who helped crowd source the building of the pipe are entitled to free beer for the rest of their lives, depending what they donated. read more

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Didn't do the tour since the English one was at 12 and we had limited time in the city. Popped over to the restaurant side and sat across from the bar and got drinks and fries. The fries came with mayo and ketchup and were tasty. The service was nice and they brought all the drinks and food out quickly. Because the servers are working as a team we were able to order with anyone and still get our stuff. The drinks were also great. The restaurant itself is clean and love the atmosphere it gives. When it comes to restrooms they were clean! read more

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Although I'm not really a beer lover, when in Belgium one must try. The blonde beer I had was superb and I finished every drop. The carrot soup wasn't my favorite but the Belgian frites & lattes were excellent. Our server was quite nice. We enjoyed people watching while sitting in their courtyard read more

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Very informative and enjoyable brewery tour! BONUS. There is an amazing view of Bruge from the top! I made a reservation online and showed up when it was time for my tour! Tour guide Peter was very kind and knowledgeable! The tour was about an hour long. Parts of the tour include small areas and narrow stairs so be aware! There is an amazing view of Bruge from the top of the building so that was amazing! The zot beer is great so make sure to get your tasting in while you're there! read more

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We wanted to visit a local brewery when in Bruges and found the Brouwerij de Halve Maan or the Half Moon Brewery. We pre-booked the tour online for the Monday 4:30 time slot. The tour lasts 45 minutes and they give you a history of the beer, and take you throughout the brewery, all the way to the top, where you get a fantastic view of Bruges. The only thing is, you need to be in relatively good shape to do the tour because there are some pretty narrow and steep stairwells to get up/down, almost like climbing a ladder. The tour ends in the tap room where you get a tasting of one beer. (Although the bartender seemed annoyed that we were using the beer tokens but whatever). Would recommend this tour if you want to see/hear about a piece of Bruges history. The best part is that it's about a 10 minute walk from the square! read more

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Take the tour! While a lot of stairs, some windy/narrow, and some you're better off walking down backward, it's all worth it (doesn't hurt to earn your beer)! Our tour guide, Inge, was awesome! She's been with the company 30 years, is a wealth of knowledge, and a joy to be around. Onto the tour - some great views from the top of the building, a couple of rooms with some great video elements, and the beer at the end is well earned/tastes that much better. Fun that the beer is brewed at this location, and piped through the city to another to be bottled. Highly recommend visiting, asking for Inge, and taking a tour! read more

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The kitchen closed in the afternoon so we only had a couple beers here. The blonde beer here was pretty good and I got one bottled beer the server recommended which had wild yeast (Straffe Hendrick 2023). We got seated inside around 3pm (find your own seats). read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Wild yeast beer which was strong but tasty! - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Stopped in for lunch while in Bruges. Tried the 3 draft beers, the Flemish beef stew and the ribeye. Both were very good. The zot dubbel beer was my favorite. read more

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This is a great brewery tour for €16 each and you get a nice unfiltered beer at the end of the tour. The food is decent and the vibe is great. And did you know they have a 3km beer pipe to the bottling plant?! Must stop in Bruges and they have great takeaway bottles to buy and will bubble wrap for your trip home! read more

We visited this brewery for a tour. The tour was informative and we enjoyed ending it with a pint of the unfiltered Brugse Zot Blond. There is a lot of walking and narrow stairs to get up to the top of the building but the views were worth it. They serve food too if you are hungry. Cheers! read more

A huge brewery and restaurant with a great menu of beers and food. Our party of 16 found a long table and we all ordered a drink. Most people just wanted to sample the beer, but my wife and I needed some sustenance, so we ordered two soups and the beer pate. Service was slow, but the place was jam packed, so we were just happy to have a seat out of the cold and rainy day. If we had the time, we would have enjoyed the brewery tour, but we could see a few groups of people through the large plate glass windows going into the brewing room. read more

Despite looking crowded on a Thursday afternoon, we didn't have a problem finding a seat quickly. There are bar seats and cafe tables. Beer and food comes out fast and servers speak English. Make sure you flag a server down when you want the check. We've noticed servers in Belgium don't usually come check on you, but that might just be a leisurely European thing; I'm just a hasty American Tip: book tour in advance! read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Very good brewery that's highly rated. The brassiere is a brew pub type of menu. Tried the croquettes and a beer. They have the nest fries cooked perfectly. They also have a brewery and tour that I missed but overall, the food and beer were excellent. Great place for drinks, snacks or meals. read more

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Cool historic brewery with a nice ambiance and some tasty brews on offer. Came here for dinner. Had the 3 course special. Started with the Carrot soup which was very tasty. Had the grilled white sausage with endives and grain mustard sauce and it was also tasty. Had the cheese plate for desert and it was a nice small assortment with some nuts and fruit. Service was good. Would recommend. read more

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Try the unfiltered double. It is as smooth and malty. After that everything seems better. My wife doesn't like beer and enjoyed the blond. I got the menu of the month. White asparagus soup and a brochette. The soup was delicious and the sauce with the brochette reminded me of a homey goulash. We had nice weather so the outside patio was delightful. But, tour groups do go traipsing through from time to time. Enjoy the slow but competent service and have another beer. Cheers. read more

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Delicious beer. Asparagus soup was outstanding!!!! Tour was very enjoyable and informative!! Very relaxed atmosphere!!! read more

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We came to eat and not for the brewery tour - I'll have to do that next time! We didn't have a reservation, but they had just opened their seating upstairs so that was no problem. Our table host was absolutely delightful - clearly determined to keep her customers satisfied! My wife and I both opted for the "Stoofvlees," the beef stew that this place is known for. It did not disappoint! The beef was hearty in a beer-based gravy; the side salad was remarkably good, as were the frites. (My tummy is growling just thinking about it!) Later, my wife had the "Dame Blanche" for dessert - vanilla ice cream with a rich chocolate sauce and Chantilly cream. Yow!! I went with a more traditional "Appeltaart slagroom," which I guess must be Flemish for 'the best apple pie and cream you've ever had.' Both were excellent. Oh, and needless to say the beer here is also excellent! read more

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Stopped here as part of a walking food tour. It was the sole remaining brewery in the immediate local part of Bruge in which hubs and I stayed. We tried one darker beer, the Straffe Hendrik, which had about 11% alcohol content, and a lighter option (more my speed), the Bruges Zot, which I believe was more like 7% alcohol content. We also tried a sampling of their local pate, which were accompanied by pickle and radish slices, and we also got to try a local staple, a croquet of gray shrimp, apparently plentiful in the waters near Bruge. We noted how packed it was for lunch, and our waiter mentioned it was very well supported by the locals, kind of a hidden treasure but in plain view. Great vibe, and great to support a key local business! read more

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Stopped in here for a quick beer with our walking tour of Brugge. When you first walk in there is a very old beer making machine that was kinda fun to see and read the history of this bar. There are many options to choose from you can't go wrong. If it's warm enough outside, I would take my beer out on the patio and enjoy this charming bar steeped in history. Six generations of brewers have succeeded each other since 1856, each with the same goal: to achieve superior and optimum quality of their beers with respect for tradition! Their beer flows over a distance of 3.2 km from the brewery in the city center to the bottling plant. This unique event came not only to keep the heavy truck traffic out of the city, and to reduce the ecological footprint, but also to preserve the production. read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Funny story: we ended up going here twice yesterday. First time, we had just arrived unexpectedly in Bruges since our timing was off for the whole day and we had to pivot to new plans. No matter. We stopped here first for what we thought would be an early dinner, but the kitchen wasn't open yet, so we just had their two famous beers in the brasserie area: the Zot Blond and the Zot Dubbel. Both, needless to say, were excellent, but we liked the blond best. After walking around the city with most of our other plans not working out, we threw up our hands, bought and ate some chocolate and returned here for dinner. This time we snagged a table in the outdoor patio area, where service was not as efficient, but still the whole system ended up working. For beers, one of us stuck with the blond for the second round and the other got the Tripel (enjoyed more than the dubbel). Food is...not as impressive as the beer. The beef tartare plate and nicoise salad were fine in general, but for being in Europe, they both could and should have been better. Our daughter got the spaghetti bolognese that tasted oddly sweet. There's probably a reason why most people here are drinking instead of eating, but still, it wasn't a bad meal. Overall, a great place to visit and if you have the time and energy, it looks like the tour would be fun. Maybe next time. 3.5 stars, rounding up. read more

Huge props for a craft brewery that pumps out a very delicious non-alcoholic brew! Sport Zot was offered on most menus around Bruges and it was the best alcohol free beer I've had to date. So flavorful, even my husband was impressed and said he couldn't tell the difference from a regular blond ale. This beer pairs perfectly with food or tastes delicious on its own! Speaking of which, the food is definitely a draw at this brewery. We loved our first lunch so much that we returned the very next day for a repeat! On our first visit, I had the chicken vol-au-vent, which was delicious. In fact, the following day when I opted to try the ham and cheese croquettes, I wished I had ordered the vol-au-vent. Not to say the croquettes weren't delicious, but the chicken dish was just that good. Fries were served with everything (when in Belgium!) and they were delicious. Service was polite and very efficient on both visits. De Halve Mann will be at the very top of my list the next time I visit Bruges. read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Cheers! - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

We went after our canal boat tour. Place was crowded but we found a spot for the 6 of us outside. The beer was great as expected, but only 3 on draft, the rest were bottles. For food I selected the charcuterie plate and it was excellent. Don't miss this place! read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

We didn't have time to do the brewery tour and the upstairs you cannot get to unless on the tour so I was a little disappointed. But it's a cool place to relax and have a beer which is exactly what we did. There's a gift shop where you can purchase a souvenir. Next time we shall try the tour. read more

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After spending the better part of the day touring Brugge, a beer was in order. What better place to have a beer than at a local brewery! We decided to skip the brewery tour (if you've seen one brewery, you've seen them all) and instead grab a table for a beer and a light lunch. It's pretty hectic inside, but we were able to grab a table towards the back (they also have outdoor seating). The menu runs the gamut from snacks to light meals to full entrees. We decided to share a selection of light snacks: a wedge of Old Brugge Cheese, a jar of beer paté with bread, and an order of fries with mayonnaise. The cheese was outstanding and the paté was cold and delicious. Of course, we also had beer: I had the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel. While I've been a fan of triples for a while, I had not had a quadrupel. It was dark and tasty, and at first you don't notice the higher alcohol content. And it was a perfect beer for a cool afternoon. If you find yourself wandering the streets if Brugge, the cafe makes for a perfect pit stop. read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Old Brugge Cheese, beer paté, fries and mayonnaise. - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Was recommended by our tour guide and so happy we checked it out after our tour for a beer and lunch. It looks small from the street outside but it's a big dining area and attached to its own brewery that people were lining up to tour. Very good service, drinks and food came out quickly, and the servers were professional and nice. The food was amazing!! I was hesitate to stop in at first because I didn't want regular old bar food, but the selection and quality of food was sooo awesome. Had the shrimp croquette and the beer cheese and ham soup. Even re-ordered another appetizer plate of the shrimp croquette because we liked it so much! Definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

**TLDR:** Enjoy the brewery tour and the free beer, then make a mad dash to another establishment (most which serve Halve Maan beers) for better food and service. Alternatively, bring plenty of cash to avoid being trapped in a bizarre pseudo-hostage situation (and a potential scam by their waiter?) if their payment system, or the "National Bank of Belgium," decides to take a nap. Note: Inexplicably and funnily enough, despite the "National Bank of Belgium" being down, I was able to purchase a drink with a card at another bar less than five minutes later. Go figure! Before this experience on 5/18, I never felt compelled to write a negative review or warn other unsuspecting souls. However, the sheer insanity of this situation warranted a review. Let's start with the good: the brewery tour and guide were fantastic, and I wholeheartedly recommend them. The free beer after the tour was a delightful bonus, and De Halve Maan's beer is delicious. Now, onto the most absurd experience I've ever had at any bar, restaurant, or business. After the tour, my boyfriend and I decided to have lunch at the brewery. We enjoyed our beers from the tour and ordered a charcuterie board, mixed salads, and a cheeseburger to share. While the food was edible, it wasn't very tasty and a bit overpriced. Our waiter vanished like a magician about 30 minutes into the meal, so we had to flag down another waiter to order two more beers. No big deal, right? Wrong. Here's where the chaos began: After receiving the second round of drinks, we asked to pay the bill. They said the "system was down" and that we had to pay cash. We only had 40 euro, so we asked when the system would be back up or if we could pay the remainder electronically or come back later. The waiter (short man, dark facial hair) said we had to ask the "boss" and vaguely gestured towards the inside of the brewery. When I asked for more info on who the "boss" was, he walked away without saying a word. I then went inside and asked an older man behind the bar if I could pay electronically. He brought up a QR code for his own bank, which didn't work. I asked if I could pay the 40 euro now and return later to pay the remaining 22 euro. He refused, insisting he had to keep my government ID to ensure I came back. At this point, the staff's disorganization and confusion made me wary of handing over my ID in fear I may never get it back. After much back-and-forth, and with backup from other stuck patrons, he eventually returned my ID. He said I had to stay at the restaurant until my boyfriend came back with the precious 22 euro. Most businesses would either A. accept the 40 euro in good faith and say the person could come back later or B. simply take the 40 euro and let the customer leave due to their own technical difficulties. But unfortunately, logic did not seem to exist here. After 20 minutes of waiting for my boyfriend to find an ATM, I asked the same waiter as earlier if I could pay the 40 euro and come back later. He printed out the bill and was evasive when I asked him to sign it to indicate I had paid him the 40 euro, but eventually complied (important for later). Finally, over an hour into trying to pay, I left to walk around a nearby square. My boyfriend returned 15 minutes later with more cash, and we reentered the business. Inside, I again asked to speak to this elusive "boss" so they could explain the rationale behind holding customers indefinitely despite their own technical failures and the same waiter brought over his 20-something-year-old waiter, claiming he was the boss. When I asked him to confirm he was the manager, the kid said he was a colleague (???). I handed over the 20 euro and asked if I could leave. The waiter acted confused, saying he didn't remember me giving him 40 euro (again, this was just 15 minutes earlier). He eventually "remembered" after I showed the signed ticket. They proceeded to say, "the bill is 62.60 euro, I need the other three." Another employee interjected that it was "fine," so after the entire charade, I was lucky enough to receive a 2.60 discount. read more

A family visit to Brugge. Our first stop; Brasserie De Halve Maan! Local bear "Brugse Zot" comes in varieties of blond, double, tripeland quadrupel. Very delicious, especially with the local cheeses and meat charcuterie! I highly recommend this Brasserie! Perfectly Brugge! read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - The yummy beers of Brewery De Halve Maan! - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

The brewery tour was so well done. I wish I had specifically asked for our tour guide's name to give him the credit he deserved. He was funny, kept a decent size group engaged and was able to answer all of our questions. It was about a 40-50 minute tower and included one beer with your ticket. I ended up staying and having two more beers and called in here virtually to my book club. I ordered the charcuterie board while I talked to my book club and it was a hit. Pricey but I've come to expect that when it comes to ordering charcuterie boards out at restaurants. I had two of the blond beers and one of their dubbles. They were both really great! I got a neat glass from the gift store as well as some of the mustard that was on the charcuterie board because it was good! Cleared my sinuses! Would highly recommend the brewery tour and spending some time at this brewery. Would gladly come back to sit outside when it's warmer! read more

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We skipped the brewery tour and just had dinner. The beer was good and wish I could've gone in the gift shop. The food wasn't that great. I had the Flemish stew and it was very salty for my liking. The meat was very tender, which I liked and it came with fries and a salad. My husband had the herb butter steak and it was cooked like he asked but he didn't care for it. read more

A little pricy maybe, but not by much. The restaurant seems to have been recently redone, and it's got a nice modern brasserie/brewpub feeling to it. They offer a market lunch (three courses, you get to choose one of three appetizers, one of three entrees, and one of three desserts), or a la carte. The flemish beef stew was rich and filling without being too much, and the fries were some of our favorites on the trip. The goat-cheese salad was entree-sized, and they didn't skimp on the goat cheese so you definitely get more than just lettuce. The best part though is the beer selection; which is all De Halve Maan obviously, but great. Not the most mom-and-pop place we went, but there was plenty of Dutch being spoken around us! read more

A very nice brewery experience in the center of Bruges: great location, nice bar and terrace and their own great beers on tap.

Beer tour is great. Beer is great. Lunch menu is good. Yes, it's a tourist thing - but it's legit. The beer is delicious. I love double, tripel, and quadruple Belgium beers and this place nails it. Worth the few hours of our trip. read more

It is a bit pricey but everything in Brugge is. Good food. Good atmosphere. Very good beer. We enjoyed our lunch on the patio even though there were a lot of people milling around waiting for the tour. Even if you don't eat you should stop in and get a beer. read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Beef stew - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

This was a great place to stop as soon as we arrived! Beautiful outdoor seating and lots of happy people drinking great beer! It should definitely be top of the list of places to go! read more

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Brewpubs Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Great tour, really interesting, the guide was charismatic and provided lots of great information. The building itself is beautiful and the view from the roof is lovely! The beer is delicious but lunch was pretty average. Go for the tour and beer! read more

Did the brewery tour and then had a beer at their bar. The tour is excellent, the guides are terrific, very knowledgeable and friendly. The beer is also excellent, and they have a food menu and espresso bar as well, although we didn't try those. read more

The beer was good but I did not enjoy my meal - the vegetarian lasagna. It was covered in an orange sweet sauce that I could not place. The vegetables were infrequent and I got the feeling I was mostly drinking some sort of cheese sauce rather than eating food. Service was also very poor. read more

Nice menu choices, and a good selection of their beers. I had the shrimp croquettes, and my buddy had the steak. Both were tasty, Werth salad and fries. This is a nice spot to eat before you take their brewery tour. read more