St. Cambrinus is known as the "king of ale" in the low countries, Germany as well as the Scandinavian countries and with another massive beer list of 400 or so beers, this is the place to get lost in the menu. Additionally, the Cambrinus has decent pub grub at the right price, and you may need to eat a little something because the beers can be quite strong. It is best to at least have a couple of hapjes or starters on hand to accompany the beer.
One of the hidden secrets in Bruges, this little bar focuses on the quality of music the way some pubs in town focus on the beer selection. Everyone who is in the know flock to the Soulbar where the bands range from straight-ahead jazz to electronic and latino rhythms. So if you want authenticity just outside of the center in Sint-Andries, grab a taxi, go on in, order a Chimay draught and relax.
Verschiedene Biere, darunter das beliebte Kwak, für das man einen Schuh als Bierkrugpfand abgeben muss.
This is the perfect bar for adventurers and globetrotters. You can enjoy a wide range of domestic and foreign meals and drinks in an attractive setting - you might even think that you are in Barcelona. Furthermore, you will never get bored here. If you will be staying in Ghent for several days, you may enrol for one of the numerous activities, such as a canoe trip. Your visit to the bar will not be boring either: at the back of there is a travel library where you can find travel guides, maps, articles and photo books. Conclusion: this bar is, to coin a phrase, the place to be for anyone who likes traveling.
The Brasserie Erasmus is located in the hotel of the same name and though the hotel is a comfy and very nice place to stay, its real draw is the quality beers on draught. They rotate constantly and each beer is handcrafted by locals, so if you seek Budweiser or anything else other than Belgian beer and the occasional one from Luxembourg, you will not find it here. The hotel itself only has ten rooms and the location is absolutely charming, so book in advance.
Step inside and you're in a different world. Poco Loco is a large cocktail bar that is decorated so as to give you the feeling you were on Hawaïi.
You should definitely try one of their cocktails, more expensive than a beer but much better! And you'll be happy, that's a promise.
The music played here is pure party music. Most of the time you won't hear house or techno, but evergreens and singalongs. You know what I mean: YMCA etc.
The public is often very young, but don't be afraid to step inside when you're older than twenty!
It is quite probable that you'll not find this pub in a tourist brochure. Why? Because it is primarily visited by youngsters who listen to their own music and have their own way of life. But that is not a bourgeois way of life!
Music? Teenage-Rap, rock, techno, punk, dub, post-rock and all loud of course. Often there is live music.
This gem of a gin bar works wonders not only as a pre-dinner aperitif, but also as a place to have some underrated fun. Tucked into one of the many bylanes in the heart of Bruges, the Brugse Gin Club offers nearly 300 varieties of gin selections, as well as their delicious cocktail versions. The owner is both patient and knowledgeable, offering astute advice and recommendations based on your taste preferences. Add to that, the ambiance is both intimate and serene, with soft melodious strains of music playing in the background.
Quatre Mains with its elegant lighting, wooden furnishings and classy ambiance serves one of the best tapas style fare in the city. With a great wine and quick bites menu to complement, this restaurant is known for their quality European cuisine. Steak Tartar, Burrata, Lomo, hot dogs, etc are some of the specialties from their wide menu. They also offer sharing bites and desserts like lava cake and crumble to go with the fare. Their presentation techniques are enticing, and it is an ideal place to go on a romantic dinner.
If you think swigging beer under a ceiling full of roses is surreal, think again. The Cafe Rose Red is as famous for its exclusive Trappist beers, as it is for its decorative use of roses. Deemed as one of the best bars in Bruges to serve beer, this rosy cafe sees a steady trickle of patrons each day, here to sample the famously brewed beer from Trappist breweries all over the world. With its quiet alleyside location that offers comfortable solitude from the touristy cacophony that surrounds the city, this lovely bar has knowledgeable staff that takes you through most of their beer selections. To nosh on, a small menu of bar snacks is available as well.
Located off the Main Square of the city, this bar welcomes you to a world of unending cocktails that leave you with more than just a pleasant buzz. The interiors are sleek and lounge-like, while the drinks take after the establishment's glitzy appearance. Bartenders toss, spin and pour delicious concoctions for you, be it a vodka-infused Lazy Red Cheeks, or the Amaretto Sour. A bevy of gin-based cocktails are the real deal here, with about 60 different varieties to choose from. The space is both intimate and sultrily lit, making it a hot favorite with couples who stop by for an après-dinner drink.