Being Mexican, I was reluctant to try Mexican cuisine in Bruges. This place was great! One of the…read moreowners is from Pachuca and the service was amazing. I was impressed by the food and the salsa was actually spicy. If you're Mexican or even from California this spot will scratch that itch. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy good Mexican food. The decore was really nice too.

Belgium is known for their excellent beers, but what if you're not really a beer drinker and in…read moreBruges? Don't worry - this is your spot wine lovers! While 2 stories, it can't seat but perhaps 35 when packed. We arrived as they had just opened so could just walk in but reservations are definitely recommended otherwise. It's very intimate, warm and welcoming. The day we were there was cold and rainy so the fireplace was a definite plus. The owner speaks English very well, knows her wines, and makes you feel very welcome (the place is celebrating its 20th anniversary so they're clearly doing something right). They do live music on Sunday nights and play a great selection of jazz at a nice low level otherwise. They do a happy hour and in addition to what's on the menu, they have a rotating selection of good wines by the glass from around the world (had a fantastic Malbec). They have great tapas, soups and large shareable plates. We loved this wine bar gem in Bruges!

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.

Absolutely stop in for a beer or three at this cozy authentic pub. Order the triple and a little…read morecheese comes with it. It's a strong beer so some nibbles are recommended. You place your order at the tiny bar and they will come to your table with it. Friendly locals drink here.

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!

Located in an alley just off a main street, we literally stumbled onto this place just because we…read morewere feeling adventurous. We were very satisfied with the service and food, esp. the charcuterie and foie gras offered. Definitely a small gem in this fairy-tale town. Reservations recommended.

I loved the tricky entrance, down the small alley leading to cookie's …read more I thought we were going somewhere really special. The service was adequate, not welcoming. The food was barely medium .... most disappointing that they were out of Caesar salad, meatballs and the crab dish. How does that happen?? This really narrowed down the menu. The steak was good but the ribs were not good, at all. The shrimp curry was good,

Great pub in Bruges. Bartender was great. Had the cottage pie with extra gravy and cheese! Enjoyed…read morea Belgium beer

Great find in central Bruges. Enjoyed a wonderful dinner on their large patio while dining on a…read moregreat meal. The Guinness pie with mash was a large portion of deliciousness. Accompanied with a glass of Brugges Zot.

I've never seen a menu that was half an inch thick before, this was definitely a first for us! The…read moremenu includes food, drinks, and multiple languages, which explains its impressive size. With so many options, we were excited to explore what they had to offer. Today, we ordered the onion soup, shrimp and cheese croquettes with salad, rabbit with potato croquettes, and the beef stew with fries. Both entrees also came with apple sauce, which was an interesting and surprisingly good pairing. The ambiance is warm, cozy, and inviting, and the service was great. The portions were generous, and most of the dishes we tried were delicious. The beef stew was the highlight of the meal. The meat was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Eating it with the apple sauce created a nice balance and kept the dish from feeling too heavy. The rabbit was also very tender, it looked similar to a chicken thigh and drumstick, although you can definitely tell the bone structure is different. The apple sauce paired nicely with the rabbit and added a great contrast to the flavor. The shrimp croquettes were tasty, but the cheese flavor was not my favorite. The onion soup was also very different from the traditional versions we're used to. It had a strong, unusual flavor that felt a little harsh and even gave a slight burning sensation in the throat, so it wasn't my favorite dish.

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.

This place is amazing! A quite, wonderful oasis in the midst of busy & touristy Brugge. We stumbled…read moreupon this place just walking down the street; it was very close to our hotel. The outside is really just a door, but it's worth stepping into! The feel of the place is modern, but comfy - very clean lines. The outside space is wonderful - great picnic tables & chairs outside. You can't hear any of the noise from outside. Wine and beer selection were very good. Small offering of Belgium beers - but they had something my husband was a fan of. The house cava is quite good. Highly recommend the hot taps "broken eggs" - DELICIOUS. It was eggs poached in olive oil with some kind of yummy potato and spanish sausage - nice and crispy. Overall very well done and very tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon here & would highly recommend.

If you come to Brugge you have to visit his place. It's a…read morenice atmosphere where you can drink and at the same time have amazing tapas which are in a great size. I'm a girl that is always traveling and I don't like to go to the topical touristic places where is full to people so if you are that type of person that wants to try something typical from this place, you should visit it for sure. The server is really nice and the people from Brugge are really respectful and friendly. I recommend his place 100%

Great evening - delicious food - unique selection of tapas .. portions just enough to share,…read morewonderful service from Kelly(the owner). Nice selection of wines and Belgian beers. A must if they are open when in Bruges! Thank you, Kelly..from your English speaking neighbors.

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!

You will not be disappointed…read more This lovely, warm and inviting restaurant was exceptional from start to finish. Legit Belgian food prepared by the wife, with the front of the house being handled by the husband, and one server assisting. Please do not be in a hurry. You're in Europe. Relax with a nice Belgian Tongerlo Blonde and just soak in the atmosphere. I had the Flemish beef stew. Incredible. Hearty. Filling. Ate every morsel. My daughter had the Boeuf Bourguignon with croquettes. My son-in-law had a huge pot of fresh mussels and vegetables in garlic sauce. The portions are all very generous. The only reason my daughter left a few bites was because she was so full. We finished it all off with coffee, hot chocolate and the most delicious Crème Brûlée. By far the best meal we had on our weeklong voyage. I hope to someday get back to this gem.