Guidebook for Bruges
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest pub in Bruges. Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods, far away from mass tourism. Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch in an amazing interior.
68 locals recommend
Vlissinghe
2 BlekersstraatOldest pub in Bruges. Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods, far away from mass tourism. Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch in an amazing interior.
It is a special beerhouse. Itis not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign gu
44 locals recommend
't Brugs Beertje
5 Kemelstraat
It is a special beerhouse. Itis not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign gu
Arts & Culture
Just like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches. The best known is the Church of our Lady whi
49 locals recommend
Church of Our Lady Bruges
Mariastraat
Just like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches. The best known is the Church of our Lady whi
The Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
84 locals recommend
Groeninge Museum
12 Dijver
The Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
The Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
31 locals recommend
Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum
2 WijnzakstraatThe Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
Sightseeing
Minnewater
Minnewater
Nicest romantic park
Founded in 1245 by the Countess of Fland. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
23 locals recommend
Ten Wijngaerde
30 BegijnhofFounded in 1245 by the Countess of Fland. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
Brugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
72 locals recommend
Half Moon Brewery
26 WalpleinBrugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
On Saturday there is a local market with fresh food, clothes and animals. Big square with fountain and concertbuilding
29 locals recommend
'T Zand
't ZandOn Saturday there is a local market with fresh food, clothes and animals. Big square with fountain and concertbuilding
St. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church, is also free.
13 locals recommend
St. Salvator's Cathedral
8 Sint-SalvatorskoorstraatSt. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church, is also free.
The Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
95 locals recommend
Belfry of Bruges
7 MarktThe Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
It was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
35 locals recommend
Basilica of the Holy Blood
13 BurgIt was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
Canal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidevettersplein”.
Canal Boat Ride
11 NieuwstraatCanal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidevettersplein”.
Vismarkt
Everyday fresh fish from the sea, not on Sunday and Monday
Peerdenstraat
Peerdenstraat
2 Oldest bridges in town, from Middle AgesBewerken
The Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Lace Centre
16 PeperstraatThe Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Food Scene
Was build in 1482. This historical house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges. In the monumental barroomyou can find different valuable interiordetails
39 locals recommend
Bistro Zwart Huis
23 KuipersstraatWas build in 1482. This historical house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges. In the monumental barroomyou can find different valuable interiordetails
If you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view.This little bistro/cafe, whilst a little off the beaten track
8 locals recommend
Café-Bistro Terrastje
45 GenthofIf you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view.This little bistro/cafe, whilst a little off the beaten track