Recommended Restaurants

Twinroom brings to you a selection of some of the most popular and good value restaurants and eateries in Bruges.

't Pandreitje
Pandreitje 6
Bruges

With one of the best locations in town the t'Pandreitje is just off of the Rozenhoedkaai near the Market Hall's bell tower. The restaurant offers a four course a la carte meal and specialises in Seafood.

Kasteel Minnewater
Minnewater 4
Bruges

The Kastrel Minnewater is near the Begijnhof and has a garden terrace on the Minnewater (Lake of Love). Specialities include North Sea Shrimp and Lamb Cutlets.

't Bourgoensche Cruyce
Wollestraat 41-43
Bruges

Overlooking a canal in the town centre, the 't Bourgoensche Cruyce offers a friendly welcome and a number of regional specialities. The menu changes according to the season and the seafood on offer is highly recommended.

't Koffleboontje
Hallestraat 4
Bruges

t'Koffleboontje is a bright and modern restaurant with an extensive menu.

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Recommended Bars.

Twinroom suggests the following bars in and around Bruges.

Lokkedize
Korte Vulderstraat 33
8000 Bruges

The Lokkedize offers Jazz, rhythm & blues and rock 'n roll. The bar and kitchen are open until late.

't Brugs Beertje
5 Kemelstraat
Bruges

This bar was allegedly the inspiration for the Good Beer Guide this bar is one of the best in Bruges. Brugs Bertie offers over 350 beers with a particular glass for each. The bar is located down an alley off of the main tourist streets but is well worth a visit. However, there is not much choice for the non-beer drinker.

Grand Café du Theatre
Kuiperstraat 14
Bruges

The Grand Café du Theatre has a good selection of beers and spirits and plays a variety of music from the sixties to the current date. Free snacks are available from 6pm to 8pm.

De Versteende Nacht
11 Langestraat
Bruges

This is a jazz bar and café run by Fats Waller fans. Live jazz sessions take place regularly and the De Versteende Nacht is a great place to relax and chat.

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Shopping

Bruges is famous for its chocolate, lace and beer, the best place to go for such traditional purchases is the Wollestraat.
The main shopping streets are Steenstraat and Noordzandstraat and the small streets off to the sides.
Street Markets are held in Burg Square on Wednesdays and the Antiques and Flea Market is located beside the canal. It runs from March to October, on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm.
The fish market in Vismarkt dating from 1821 daily except Sunday from 8am to 1pm.

Other Useful Information.

Taking a boat trip on the city's charming canals is a great way to see the city. Tours run daily from 10am to 6pm during the summer and on weekends and holiday periods between December and February.

Bruges has only one major annual festival, the Heilig-Bloedprocessie (the Holy Blood procession), which takes place on Ascension Day, in which the sacred phial is paraded through the streets by people wearing period costumes.
The Reiefest (the festival of the canals), takes place in the final week of August every three years (2004 being the next one).
If visiting Bruges in December the Christmas Market in the Markt has a number of festive stalls selling gifts and mulled wine and a temporary ice rink for skating