When you choose to go on a weekend trip to Bruges, you think of nice excursions and fun attractions, but after those activities, one gets thirsty of course. Well, we are going to help you with that, as we have listed the nicest beer bars of Bruges for you.
1. ‘t Brugs Beertje
Don’t just say pub about ‘t Brugs Beertje. This cosy beer café is situated in the city center of Bruges and is, next to a pub, also a tasting house for both local and foreign guests. The interior design takes you back in time and is decorated with old beer articles. You can choose from over 300 beers of which 5 are on draft. According to “Ratebeer”, an important international beer website, the pub is one of the best beer destinations in the world.
2. Le Trappiste
If you enjoy having a beer in a unique location, then Le Trappiste is the place to be! This old cellar with its beautiful vaults immediately creates a unique atmosphere. Moreover, Le Trappiste not only offers Belgian beers, but also brews from the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Japan. It is located at only 300 meters from the main market square, so you really can’t skip this place.
3. De Garre
Staminee De Garre, a real discovery for those who enjoy a beer. Tourists as well as locals come here for a good beer. De Garre is situated in a narrow alley, near the Belfry. The unique interior makes the stress fade away after a busy day. Moreover, De Garre has its own beer called Tripel De Garre and is, of course, the flagship of the Staminee. You can only get this beer in this specific pub.
4. The Bauhaus
The Bauhaus is a bit of a special bar. As in the above listed bars, also here, you will find over 300 different kinds of beers. But this bar has the longest happy hour every day which attracts the tourists as well as the locals. So, if you are in the neighborhood between 10 am and 10 pm, you pay 1 beer and get 2. On top of that, you can also enjoy the big screen where you can watch different kinds of live sports on a daily basis.
5. De Halve Maan
As beer connoisseur, you probably know the brewery “De Halve Maan”, but did you know that there is also a pub “De Halve Maan”? The pub belongs to the brewery and for €9.00, you can get a guided tour in the brewery of your favorite drink. Of course, the tour includes the necessary tastings.