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The beer selection here is insane. My husband and I stopped in for a few pints and had a fun time…read more Bruge's Little Bear is a must visit.

I visited here with my wife 10 years ago, and I still think of it often. One of the coziest, most…read morespecial places I've been in my many travels. Our server may have been the owner, she had an air of authority to her, but the most laid back vibe. She guided us through the massive beer menu, found a perfect fit for our tastes, and we luxuriated in a truly special place. Even if you're not a beer connoisseur, don't miss out on this place. You will love beer more forever after.

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Le Trappiste

4.8(111 reviews)

0.7 km

We went as a surprise to my husband for his birthday as he loves this beer. What a beautiful,…read moreunique experience. The bar is something to see. The beer, of course is absolutely delicious.

Amazing bar down in a wine cellar with the best beers…read more From the street you would never know how awesome this bar is - nestled under a building you are down in a cellar that has an awesome vibe. The beers here are amazing with over 20+ on tap there is something for everyone - and some must try Trappist beers. I absolutely loved this spot. Only reason for not having 5 stars? The service. Although the place was relatively crowded, it was not very crazy at all especially when we first came in after opening and the staff behind the bar were kind of rude. I asked for a flight and they seemed annoyed they had to make one instead of just pouring 1 beer, and i was reading the menu and didn't have all my numbers ready to fire off - more upset. Additionally, my wife and I sat down at the bar about 1 hour after the place opened and we both had glass all over our chairs and now in our bottoms. The bartender was annoyed when my wife asked him to clean it - he said some glass thing exploded there before opening... so you didn't clean it? And then were annoyed customers had glass in their pants? make that make sense.

Yes!!!

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Staminee de Garre

4.6(81 reviews)

0.7 km

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!

The inside

3 lovely Tripple Van De Garre's & and a warming Cream Sherry

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Delaney's

3.8(42 reviews)

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.

Outside

Burrata

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Stuffed Potatoes

Bar Rose Red

4.9(36 reviews)

0.5 km

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.

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Bierbrasserie Cambrinus

4.0(252 reviews)

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.

Fun little bar snacks, much better than stale pretzels...

Beer flights.

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@ The Pub

3.8(5 reviews)

0.8 km

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Very good place to be to taste the variety of Belgium beers. You can sit in- and outside. The staff…read moreis providing a good service. We went here twice after dinner. This place can clearly be recommended.

This was right around the corner from our hotel in Brugge and we enjoyed winding down our days…read morethere. It was a small bar with two small rooms. We liked that it was never very busy when we went. The bartender was friendly. It seemed to be a locals hangout - when we walked in the first time, all conversation stopped until we made our way to a table. A good selection of beers, and, like any good bar in Belgium, they had the appropriate glass for every beer we had. It wasn't Cambrinus, but it was a great place to unwind, enjoy a beer and recount the day's adventures.

Ale

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The Monk

3.0(6 reviews)

Super rude to tourist. Never told us it was last call so we couldn't order a beer 2.5 hours before…read moreclose which is kind of unheard of? They seemed to be rude to the locals as well so just avoid this place if you can. Not worth the bad atmosphere and bad service. I'm a bartender so I'm very understanding of closing times but we came 2 hours before closing on a Saturday night. Very disappointing. Not worth your time. Owner is rude as fuck. Wish i could give it a zero.

Another huge menu with a ton of options. This felt like a European sports bar; & to be fair, the…read moreonly other experience I have with that is from watching Ted Lasso! Really friendly, helpful service, and we actually got some treasures to yote home! - a couple of Westvleterens and a Bruges Zot. If you are a beer lover, this is another one for you. Plus, sports!!!

The front window

The front

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Comptoir des Arts

4.0(4 reviews)

A charming underground bar (mind your head on the way in and out) where on the wall beer placards…read morecompete for space with paintings (as you would expect given the name). I enjoyed a beer called Omer, which I saw mentioned at a few bars as a 'new beer'. Was pretty decent. Disclaimer This cafe is known to like Jazz. The reviewer did not hear any jazz during his visit so this did not feature in his review. The reviewer will not be held liable for any damages caused by or for any adverse reactions to jazz from anyone who visited the cafe based on qype reviews.

Jazz, blues, soul, six beers on draught and about another 70 bottled. Only slightly out of the way,…read moremostly locals (who are very friendly!), and a very nice bloke who runs the bar. One of the best bars in Brugge.

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Bar des Amis

4.2(13 reviews)

0.7 km

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.