Underground, historic bar in the middle of Bruges. Such a fun vibe and they have wonderful…read moredecorations and lights around Christmas. You'll have to walk down about ten steep stairs to enter and then enjoy drinks in a cave-like setting. A must-visit in the city!

Of all the beer bars in the world, you had to walk into mine. It's ok if you walk into this one…read morethough, because I want to tell everyone about this place! While a lot of folks visiting Bruges stop off at 't Brugs Beertje (as you should), my favorite hole in the wall bar (LITERALLY! a hole in the wall) is this place. Since the door isn't at eye level, it's easy to miss. It's an underground bar that is a little dark, a little dank but all sorts of good. The beer selection is awesome (some really select beers you can't find in the States) and the bartenders are fabulous. The beers here tend to be 10-20% cheaper than 't Brugs Beertje. Grab a seat, order a fantastic Belgian beer and relish in the fact that you're hanging out in one of the coolest bar and city in Belgium.

Absolutely stop in for a beer or three at this cozy authentic pub. Order the triple and a little…read morecheese comes with it. It's a strong beer so some nibbles are recommended. You place your order at the tiny bar and they will come to your table with it. Friendly locals drink here.

Absolutely loved this old alley pub in Bruges! Nothing but a sign that says Cookies on the wall…read moreoutside the alley entrance but it was very busy with locals and regulars that had been coming here for years. Had the house beer, the De Garre, and it was fantastic. Met some locals and some non locals that had been coming here for years. Only food is a few sandwiches and they are fairly small, but enough for a snack while drinking. Highly recommend!

Great centrally located beer bar with waterfront seating on both sides…read more Inside is pretty dark (but they have outlets and I needed to charge my phone). And at the time, they were exclusively playing Johnny Cash, which is one of the coolest things you can say about any bar. Super friendly bartender too!

Down three steep steps off a small square (watch your head), the small Gouden Mandeke is a lovely…read morebar. Backing onto the canal, and below street level, this bar is dark and atmospheric: great on a savagely rainy day or for escaping the occasional Ghent sunshine. In winter there is a powerful stove, normally hogged by the bar's resident dog; if you hear a small yelp, it's probably a dream of chasing rabbits. The bar has a reasonable selection of beers, including Mystic Kriek on tap, plus a cranberry version in the winter. The Witkap also comes recommended. The bar staff are friendly and efficient, and this bar is less on the beer tourist trail, so the crowds are local. Highly recommended for its atmosphere and friendliness.

18 beers on tap. At a minimum 1 Euro cheaper per glass than more touristy places a few blocks away…read more Proper glassware, clean restroom, knowledgeable manager. If you love Belgian beer this place is laid back and great for trying new beers.

Stopped by here today after getting to Bruges. Just wanted a coffee, so we sat outside for one. I…read morethen went inside to use the bathroom and saw that the Arsenal vs. Man City game was starting! So guess where I spent the next couple of hours. Watching a game, of course one needs a beer. Well, I had two. They actually have 16, or was it 18, draft beers. Well, I guess they're using the American "on tap" since its called the Taphouse. Its not a big place but there was plenty of room for me to stretch out since all the customers (except 2 guys from Sheffield) were drinking outside, enjoying the sunshine. I don't know if they do food though.

Happened upon this place because it had an open table outside and we were wanting drinks. The menu…read morehas a lot of alcohol options and not a lot of food options, which was fine with us. There are quite a few other restaurants on this street though if you are looking for somewhere to eat. I ordered a strawberry mojito and it was good. I like that they muddled fresh strawberries. I would have tried some of the other rum based drinks if I wasn't so tired already. Haha. I'm getting old! Drinks are kind of in the mid price range for what we saw in the area -- about 10-12 euro per drink. Ordering was easy and the guy walked by us a few times. We got some peanut puffs. We had to wait awhile for the check. This was the first time service in Belgium wasn't fast and friendly. It was just ok.

Amazing bar down in a wine cellar with the best beers…read more From the street you would never know how awesome this bar is - nestled under a building you are down in a cellar that has an awesome vibe. The beers here are amazing with over 20+ on tap there is something for everyone - and some must try Trappist beers. I absolutely loved this spot. Only reason for not having 5 stars? The service. Although the place was relatively crowded, it was not very crazy at all especially when we first came in after opening and the staff behind the bar were kind of rude. I asked for a flight and they seemed annoyed they had to make one instead of just pouring 1 beer, and i was reading the menu and didn't have all my numbers ready to fire off - more upset. Additionally, my wife and I sat down at the bar about 1 hour after the place opened and we both had glass all over our chairs and now in our bottoms. The bartender was annoyed when my wife asked him to clean it - he said some glass thing exploded there before opening... so you didn't clean it? And then were annoyed customers had glass in their pants? make that make sense.

I had high hopes for Le Trappiste and was a bit disappointed. They were out of my favorite beer,…read moreand the one I chose instead tasted off. I also tried to order nachos and the bartender pointed me to small bags of chips from a display on the bar (I think they were Doritos--not what I expected). I decided to skip the snack. The second beer, Rochefort 6, was excellent, so the visit ended in a high note.

A must-visit when in Bruges - especially for anyone that enjoys high quality cocktails. The vibe is…read moreperfect and the service is top notch. Every item on their drink menu is outstanding - the mixologists here are definitely talented. I went several times during my recent visit to Bruges and would be regular there for sure if I lived there!

The service is top notch, great location near the city center....and the drinks will set you…read morefree....

Great atmosphere!! Fun American light rock, good variety of drinks. The only turn off is the self…read moreservice but that's ok because the team is cool!

Long before I met Lauren, Leine and I traveled Europe, landing in Brugge in a small aircraft and…read moretwo overstuffed bags, out for blood. And eventually, out for beer at Bar des Amis. It's the kind of place you get drunk and look around and marvel at the inevitability of life's wonderment. That if you choose a path, it somehow finds you. And with Leine being blonde and gorgeous carrying around a tiny jar of moonshine infused custard for occasional dips of her pinky, I felt myself turning into an image I'd dreamed of since the age of nine, a traveling artist with a muse and the caked wavy hair once worn by Tristan Tzara, the dark sunken eyes of Man Ray, Leine posing at Bar des Amis as if in black and white with a bottle of Duval. She pours it slowly. Sips, leans in to kiss me and I can still hear the bubbles fizzle out on her lips. The bartender is tall and modelesque, and takes to Leine. He adds us on Facebook. I order three rounds of beer here and they're sweet; this moment is so rich, it's cloying. I can't help but think of what can go wrong. Yet the barstools feel stable beneath us. The Bar des Amis furniture is nothing special. The patrons, though, are. They are glad, not yelling at the TV during soccer like in the other pubs. The bartender gives us a free shot and smiles at my flirtatious girl. Her shoulders are exposed and she's receptive. Her energy is a powerful light beaming from the chest. She reminds me of me! He leans in to tell us that Brugge is thinking of creating a network of underground piping strictly for beer because the cobblestone alleyways are too narrow for the beer trucks. Leine laughs but I've turned cynical and profess that the town looks a bit like the town in Pinocchio. Like the buildings are set pieces and that our perfect little world might crumble. How much beer did I have here? Am I that unsure of her love? I'm being unfair, of course. Leine has done nothing to deserve my darkness. Her hand has been a fixture on my thigh. It's not until later, when we meet an Englishman here, who warns us of pickpockets in Rome, that our night unfolds into powder white oblivion.