‘t Apertje

Halfway between Bruges and Damme you can unwind on the terrace of ’t Apertje, which hugs the famed and picturesque Damse Vaart. Other menu features traditional eel dishes, côte à l'os (club steak) with béarnaise sauce and veal kidneys in mustard sauce, as well as seasonal dishes and a genuine bistro menu. Chef Leo Callewaert

• Web:

  www.apertje.be

• Address:

  Damse Vaart-Zuid 223, Sint-Kruis

• Phone:

  +32 50 35 00 12

Assiette Blanche

This classic restaurant is located directly opposite the Burg, a trusted name where traditional Franco-Belgian dishes and many regional specialities are served with a warm and homely bistro-style atmosphere. It makes perfect sense that Assiette Blanche was awarded Bib Gourmand status. Chef Stefaan Timmerman.

• Web:

  www.assietteblanche.be

• E-mail:

  stefaan.timmerman@telenet.be

• Address:

  Philipstockstraat 23-25, Bruges

• Phone:

  +32 50 34 00 94

• More info:

  Gault & Millau 2022: 13.5/20 | Selected as Bib Gourmand 2022

Auberge De Herborist

It comes as no surprise that Auberge De Herborist has its own garden full of well-known, unknown, healing and edible herbs. And thanks to the abundant harvest the garden provides, Chef Alex Hanbuckers manages to put together an inspirational menu each and every time. Feeling moreish? Then book a place for a cooking lesson or a guided tour of the garden.

• Web:

  www.aubergedeherborist.be

• E-mail:

  info@aubergedeherborist.be

• Address:

  De Watermolen 15, Sint-Andries

• Phone:

  +32 50 38 76 00

• More info:

  Gault & Millau 2022: 15/20 | Michelin 2022: *

Bar Bulot

Bar Bulot, run by chef Gert De Mangeleer from the concept restaurant L.E.S.S., opened in 2019 as a pop-up and quickly grew into a fully fledged luxury brasserie. The menu features contemporary takes on classics from Belgium's rich culinary tradition. The exceptional quality, impeccable service and hard work for which the establishment has become known are now paying off, as Bar Bulot has since been awarded its first Michelin star. A bright and tasty future awaits!

• Web:

  www.barbulot.be

• E-mail:

  bonjour@barbulot.be

• Address:

  Torhoutse Steenweg 479, Bruges

• Phone:

  +32 50 70 27 62

• More info:

  Michelin 2022: * | Gault&Millau 2022: 14/20

Bistro Bruut

Situated by the idyllic Meebrug, this culinary newcomer is a ray of sunshine. An upper crust bistro, which equates to delicious food without all the fuss – relaxed and casual yet still excellent. Bistro Bruut has recently launched its own house gin. Chef Bruno Timperman.

• Web:

  www.bistrobruut.be

• E-mail:

  info@bistrobruut.be

• Address:

  Meestraat 9, Bruges

• Phone:

  +32 50 69 55 09

• More info:

  Gault & Millau 2022: 15.5/20

Bistro Refter

To say you can eat well in Bruges is the understatement of the year. If you don’t feel like or cannot afford a Michelin-starred restaurant but still want a taste of the good life, then De Refter is the place for you. A contemporary restaurant owned by the Michelin three-star chef Geert Van Hecke, where you can get great food in a pleasant setting at reasonable prices. You couldn’t ask for more.

• Web:

  www.bistrorefter.be

• E-mail:

  info@bistrorefter.be

• Address:

  Molenmeers 2, Bruges

• Phone:

  +32 50 44 49 00

• More info:

  Gault & Millau 2022: 14/20 | selected as Bib Gourmand 2022

’t Brugs Beertje

A paradise for beer lovers! The bar is where locals and tourists find each other and fraternize while tasting one of the 300 Belgian beers. It’s no coincidence that the cafe has been elected one of the world’s 20 best beer cafes!

• Web:

  www.brugsbeertje.be

• Address:

  Kemelstraat 5, Bruges

27B flat

In this jazz and blues bar you can have a snack, drink a glass of something, share some nachos and do all of this to cool jazz or bluesy tunes. If that's not enough, you can also make yourself comfortable in the fantastic courtyard garden. Enjoy the feel of the grass, right in the centre of the city. This place is a hidden gem!

• Web:

  www.27bflat.be

• Address:

  Sint-Jakobsstraat 15, Bruges

Bar des Amis

Located on the illustrious Eiermarkt square, a favourite to any beer lover, this tranquil cafe immediately catches your eye. Bar des Amis is built in a traditional manner, complete with wooden bar chairs, a sturdy bar you can lean on all night long, and a great atmosphere that will keep you coming back.

• Address:

  Eiermarkt 19, Bruges

Bauhaus

Bauhaus — a youth hostel, budget hotel, cafe and restaurant well-known in backpacker circles, is the meeting point for travellers in search of adventure. This creates a contagious atmosphere of giddy excitement. The bar is where locals and foreigners find each other and where close friendships are forged from time to time.

• Web:

  www.bauhaus.be

• Address:

  Langestraat 135, Bruges

• Phone:

  +32 50 34 10 93

Bistro Du Phare

You can find the bluesy bistro Du Phare at the edge of the city. Sitting on the spacious sun terrace by a canal, you can see everyone who enters Bruges. You can have fun here both in the afternoon and at night.

• Web:

  www.duphare.be

• Address:

  Sasplein 2, Bruges

Blend Wijnbar

Blend is a pleasant wine bar that is comfortably compact where after getting an expert’s opinion you can buy your wine by the glass or the crate. That's because not only can you sample renowned wines and promising newcomers here, you can stock up on them too. Anyone who's able to get a privileged place by the window will enjoy the passage.

• Web:

  www.uncorked.be

• Address:

  Kuipersstraat 6-8, Bruges