Bars & Restaurants in Bruges

[vournikas]

We're off for a long weekend in Bruges shortly, using it as an excuse for a wine and 'baccy run. I've been there before, but was 13 at the time and my wife has never been so we're in the dark as to where to eat and enjoy a few bottles of Rodenbach Grand Cru.

Has anyone been before, and can recommend some restaurants and bars to visit?

Our hotel is pretty much smack in the middle of the town, so getting about shouldn't be a problem. We're not "full on" foodies, but are happy to try different things especially if they're representative of the locality / country. Not looking for any Michelin style places, just quality meals and a relaxed atmosphere.

Advice appreciated

[vournikas]

Just had a squint at the Cambrinus website; now that is what I call a beer menu! Looks like a very agreeable hostelry as well.

[vournikas]

I'm going to get mrs v to drive back

[vournikas]

Thanks for everyone's input on this one; appreciated

This time tomorrow we'll hopefully be enjoying some post-dinner beers!

[vournikas]

Gareth1974 said:

Some bars to try:

http://www.bourgognedesflandres.be/en?gclid=CMmD__... A recently opened brewery, with a nice canalside bar

I can confirm that i) the location is perfect ii) the pub decor is extremely agreeable iii) the Bourgogne de Flandres house beer is exceptionally good and iv) when we arrived for more pre-dinner drinks at 18:45-ish, it was closed

We'll have to re-visit Cambrinus, as this weekend it was oppressively hot inside.

We'll have to add de Garre to our next visit.

www.jilles.be serve killer burgers matched with selected beers

A lovely small bar to watch the sunset next to a canal was 't Klein Veniete (not a massive beer menu), but had Duvel / Orval / Westmalle Tripel / Chimay (all colours) and Delerium available with another two dozen more that I forget.

It is a very agreeable city, Bruges, and it'll not be long before we visit again.

Edited by vournikas on Sunday 9th July 23:35