Amazing bar down in a wine cellar with the best beers. 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. read more

Pretty sure I was here back in 2015. It's hard to forget because the setting is so unique - an underground stone cellar that's over 800 years old. When we arrived around 9pm on a Monday night, it was already fairly full and quickly became packed. This is a bar with a vast selection of beers, both on tap and in bottles, making it an easy spot to linger and sample Belgian brews. The atmosphere alone makes it worth a visit, especially if you're looking for a memorable and distinctly Bruges bar experience. read more

Le Trappiste - Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

I had high hopes for Le Trappiste and was a bit disappointed. They were out of my favorite beer, and 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. read more

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We went as a surprise to my husband for his birthday as he loves this beer. What a beautiful, unique experience. The bar is something to see. The beer, of course is absolutely delicious. read more

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Stopped in on a Monday at 1700. Greeted with a we aren't open yet however the door was open and it was a couple minutes after 1700. Sat at the bar and greeted by friendly bartenders. Ordered a few beers which were all proper. Clean and nice cellar ambience. Would definitely stop back in. Cash or card accepted. Chips/crisps available for purchase. Bar or table seating. Definitely recommend. read more

Le Trappiste - Yes!!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

An underground basement of an abbey setting turned outstanding beer bar. Stone ceilings and archways with a dark and mysterious atmosphere. Extensive bottle and tap menu and surrounded by locals and internationals alike. Need I say more? The canal city of Brugge is already beautiful, but this place is a true GEM. Not only is the interior unique, but the beer selection is top notch (Cantillon Gueuze on draft!) and the company stellar. They open later (~5pm), but do ensure this local watering hole ends up on your itinerary. I cannot emphasize this enough! read more

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This was a cool spot to grab beer at. I started off with a flight then ordered a pint and my husband had a pint. Le Trappiste is a must visit. read more

Wonderful menu that is actually a book! Great drink (beer) selection, but there is alimited full bar. The building is what i would imagine (reminiscent) of a WW1 bunker. A lively young international crowd keeps this place hoping! read more

Le Trappiste - Chillin' with my gnomies!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

The highlight of this place is the space which is serving dungeon vibes. It's dark, cool, and definitely unique. The first time we came here we wanted a quick happy hour bev before a dinner reservation but we were tight on time. There is a sign at the entrance that says something along the lines of NO STANDING AT THE BAR and maybe added or implied to wait to be seated. We were not acknowledged for an uncomfortable amount of time, with us just standing at the entrance, watching the patrons already seated. Such an awkward amount of time passed with us just standing at the entrance, we decided to just take a seat at an empty table to see what happened. Nothing happened lmao. We just sat there for a very long time and then it was almost time for our dinner reservation so we got up and left. We were going to write it off as a weird place until we were unable to get into another place I wanted to check out so we decided to give it another shot. This time we were acknowledged (score!!) and seated in a corner with a very low ceiling at one part of the table. Good news is that GF is 4'10" so we squeezed her in nicely. It didn't seem like much of a choice, we HAD to get the beer flight. I was told by the person seating us to order at the bar which provides a little bit of insight into what happened to us a few days prior. I walked over to an empty section of the bar and was ordered to walk to another section of the bar to order. I waited behind someone else who was ordering. The bartender clearly exhibited strong irritation with the fact that I not only existed and patronized this establishment but that I dared order something to consume. It didn't come as a surprise given what I said above that he was also very impatient with my order, which I was attempting to communicate as quickly as possible but the stress of the situation made this more difficult. He barked at me that one of the beers we wanted to order was no longer available. I quickly came up with an alternative. When the flight was served to us, I noticed that we were given something that I did not order and something I ordered was missing. The beers were very good and they have a very impressive variety. Even though it was very unpleasant dealing with the bartender, this spot is so cool that it is definitely worth a visit. It would take minimal effort to display slightly less disdain to a customer to make the experience much more enjoyable, however. read more

This is the best Belgian beer bar I've ever been to! The beer list is truly extensive and includes bottled Westvleteren - I know! And the atmosphere is truly unique - like your in the basement of a castle. Every staff I interacted with was busy, patient, and super friendly. Really don't miss it! read more

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110% make a trip here! You won't regret it! If you're alone you'll likely strike a conversation with either fellow travelers or the very friendly locals. We got the chance to do both. We even got to speak with the owner who is very proud of his business and is dabbling in home brewing. This is a must stop visit when in town. Must. read more

While this spot is undoubtedly beautiful, it's filled with tourists and one of the bartenders, knowing I was a tourist, tried to shortchange me $10. You should avoid this place. read more

After dinner, we headed over to La Trappiste to try a few beers. They're an underground, dungeon-esque beer bar. We dropped in on a Saturday evening (around 9:00pm) and while it was busy, it wasn't packed. The music was great and there's even fooseball at the front. People are there to chill and enjoy a few beers. There's 25 beers on tap (you can choose any in a flight). There's also a few speciality beers such as Westvleteren. - 2x Flights (€13,00 for 5) - generous pours. We opted for the Belle Vue kriek (our favourite of the bunch), La Trappe blonde trappist, Brugge tripel, cherry chouffe (didn't love the after taste note) and pêche mel niche (didn't taste any peach flavour). Our buddy went with Belle Vue kriek, troubadour magma, Martin's orange crush IPA, l'ermitage berto's breakfast IPA and huyhge special series J.I's IPA. His favourite was the last one. Card only for more than €10,00. Chill bar to have a few Belgian beers. read more

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A well deserved 5 stars! This place has a HUGE selection of beer, offers finger food (like cheese, which we did not try) and has a great ambiance with nice music and dimmed lights. The bar is located in the more quiet area of Bruges, but once you go in, you're welcomed by tourist, locals, and a great time! Definitely check this spot out, you won't regret it! read more

Le Trappiste....a bar located in an 800 year old wine cellar, what a great place to kick back with the locals and have a pint....it's a must when your in Bruges, Brussels...... read more

Le Trappiste - Le Trappiste....a bar located in an 800 year old wine cellar - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Best best best bar in the heart of Bruges! If you are looking for Westvleteren- this is your place to go! Wonderful atmosphere- located in a medieval cellar. Great music and outstanding rotating selection of beer. The food? Well- I'd recommend coming after dinner... Overall an amazing place. One of my favorites in Bruges! read more

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We had a great time at this cute bar. We tried several beers and enjoyed good company. The bar tender was super friendly. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Loved this place!!! An excellent very cool underground bar with amazing atmosphere. It's like you're in some old castle dungeon and there's a bunch of beer you can drink by candlelight. We ordered a couple of the local Belgian beers and it was super cheap (like six euros a beer) and their selection is HUGE. The seating is first come first serve, you can usually find a seat after mulling around, my bf and I sat at a 4 top with another two person group and that was totally normal. Definitely recommend getting the la chouffee or the Belgian beer project IPA! read more

Got a flight of 5 samples (cost is 13 euros). Full disclosure: I like stouts and malty beer and dislike IPAs and blonde ales, so just keep that in mind when reading my review! Cherry Chouffe was the best and tasted amazing. Nonkee Pater (strong dark ale) was the second best and was dark and rich. Everything else was eh, not impressive. Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel was all right, kinda too strong and pungent for me; Delirium Tremens wasn't that terrible for a golden ale (I'm not a fan of golden ales); Gulden Draak was our least favorite, just too strong and no other flavor. I also tried Delirium Red, and while I like the sweetness, it was too bitter/hoppy for me. One friend got Herkenrode Vesper (tripel), and while I normally don't like tripels, I thought it wasn't bad, like I could almost tolerate drinking it. Service was wonderful and friendly! read more

Pretty unique and cool place. Has quite an old vibe to it. The bartenders are funny + nice. Good find in Belg. read more

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I have to agree with everyone else: this is a 5-star establishment for sure. It's not often you can find pick-your-own tasting flights over here, but Le Trappiste is at the ready to meet that need. The pours are 15 cl (or more depending on who pours it) each and you can pick five from the extensive draft list. It costs 12€. As a solo traveler, it was a challenge to finish the whole flight. Fortunately I wasn't a fan of one beer so I left some behind without feeling bad about it. The rest were really good though! Vibe in here was cool and medieval/historic. I'm glad I arrived early enough to get a seat. Drinking 5 beers without a seat could prove difficult. read more

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Great place for beers! They had 21 beers on tap, with a good mix of Trappist and other beers. Very interesting flavors too, like cherry beer. You can choose any 5 for your own custom tasting for 13€. They came on a paddle, and they looked like they were about 3 oz pours. The place was packed on a Saturday night, as to be expected, but we were still able to find two seats at an oak barrel (being used as a table). There was foosball as you entered, and a lot of bench, oak barrel, and bar seating. Great place that you must stop by when in Bruges. read more

Le Trappiste - Beer tasting - 5 for 13€ - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Heaven. Dark, underground cellar bar. Friendly servers who know the beers well. There were 25 draft beers on tap. I took the advice of one of the servers and enjoyed a bottle of Westvleteren - THE BEST BEER I'VE EVER HAD. Brewed by monks and served from a bottle with no label, this quad was exceptional (and not available anywhere else). read more

We came across this bar as we were looking for somewhere to hang out that evening. You walk down the stairs into this cave like set up. Completely caught us off guard, but such a great place to hang out and spend the evening. The bartenders were very friendly and plenty of seating. But it was warm and stuffy by the end of the night! read more

Le Trappiste - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

You haven't reaaaalllly even had beer until you've had Belgium beer brewed by monks. Literally the best beers in the world, at least historically and is an excellent experience even if beer isn't totally your jam. Highly recommend. read more

Le Trappiste - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

The atmosphere is as excellent as the beer selection (my husband was thrilled to find three varieties of the highly sought-after Westveltern, including a 4-year-old). They open it in front of you and give you the cap to make sure you know you're getting the real deal. In addition to some bad-ass bottles like the Westveltern, they also have a fantastic tap selection and you can order a flight of 5 for $10 (sizes seemed bigger than US's standard 5-ounce pours but that may just be because they use a different glass style). We wished they served food, too, so we never had to leave! (They do offer one food option -- a cheese and sausage plate, but we were starving so we headed elsewhere for dinner). The building is a beau ... you really feel transported in time to an old Trappist abbey! read more

Le Trappiste - Legit list! - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

I knew I needed to come here before I arrived in Belgium. The bar is packed with 20-somethings but had older folks and even some children. As many others have mentioned what makes this cave bar special is the tastings. Select 5 beers for 12€ and they'll be delivered on a paddle for your tasting pleasure. This is a fantastic way to start developing a discerning taste for the various types of Belgian beers early in your trip. While it may be a stretch to truly call this a 5 star bar, a trip to Bruges would be incomplete without coming here. Beware: tasting preferences at 11:00 PM may vary by the next morning! read more

Le Trappiste - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Fantastic selection of BELGIAN beers. Fantastic room with a good vibe. The staff is friendly and helpful. When it's not busy they are always willing to give you a bit of knowledge on Belgian beers. Music was playing but at a good volume for the atmosphere but you could still talk. Take a seat...head up to the bar and try a flight to get you started. There are menus lying around but the amount of pages and selection is a bit overwhelming. Just go talk to the bartender they will be happy to help. read more

Lots of beer options, super cool location, and friendly bartenders. It was pretty busy on a weekend evening, but that's to be expected. read more

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It was a passing comment from our waitress a few nights before to make Le Trappiste a stop while we were in Bruges, and I'm so happy she said it! If we lived in Bruges, I think this would be a regular stopping place. Not only is the underground setting fit the style of beers available, but the variety of people there showed how well it fits all personalities. Their tap list is large (25-30 beers) and you can get a flight of 5 to try a variety of styles. They also have some of the more rare Trappists beers which made it even more fun to try a few. If you are a fan of a variety of beers, this is a must-stop while in Bruges. read more

@Eating.Drinking: We venture into mainland Europe in this post, as we visit Le Trappiste Brugge, based in Brugge, Belgium! * If you define "hidden gem" this would be it. An underground bar with a history dating back hundreds of years, where samplers such as these are available for around €15.00. You can choose 5 #beers that you wish to sample, from 18 draught choices. There are over 120 bottled beers available too, as well as imports from other countries. This place is a true temple to beer within the #Beer Capital of the World! * 5 Belgian beers in one sampler, varying in flavors, percentages, and techniques in how they were produced. Beers with an #alcohol percentage of way over 12% are available, meaning that it will be a relatively cost effective evening too! A trick the Belgians use to ensure there isn't an achey head the next day, is the use of Coriander within their beers! Yes, it really works * The beauty of #LeTrappiste is that there are many locals here on a nightly basis, meaning you are in and amongst some of the finest #culture. Then of course, the underground area in which you are drinking...a 13th century crypt, with a stunning all natural brick and rustic feel almost appears to be something from James Bond. * The staff work tirelessly, but that doesn't stop them from recommending their favorites, or what would suit your palate best following your vague/drunken description! The staff set an example of excellent and knowledgeable service, while performing their job with what seems to be ease, and a certain swagger too! * So, for a huge selection of the finest beers (and even a cheeseboard), accompanied by traditional, moody candlelight, in one of the finest bars that Belgium AND EUROPE has to offer, visit Le Trappiste. YOU WILL THANK US! read more

Le Trappiste - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

If you are drinking beer in Belgium, you've not been to one of the better bars until you've been here! A fantastic selection of beers and good selection of genuine Trappiste beers. I also had the Triple Carmelite which was excellent. read more

If you are reading these reviews you are wasting precious time, put down the review and go to Le Trappiste. Put yourself in the hands of your server and be prepared for tasting adventure of some of the finest beers Belgium has to offer. After a few beers order some snacks. Done. You're welcome. read more

Extensive beer list, cool staff and it's in a f*€$ing cavern. If that doesn't turn your head then you don't belong here. Fantastic. read more

Le Trappiste - Beer Bar Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Just the perfect Belgian bar. Tucked away in an unassuming basement, watch your head on the way in. Massive selection of beer. Friendly staff, fluent in English. read more

Such a cool bar! I would recommend asking for help creating a flight. I let the bartender know what kind of beers I typically like and he selected a great range with some "I would never order this" picks that were delicious! This bar is reason enough to make your trip to Bruges an over night stay vs an in-and-out trip. read more

Love this place! It was just around the corner from our hotel. Down in the dungeon. Beer selection was good and easy finding a spot to sit and people watch. Was a bit loud, but what bar isn't. Enjoy! read more

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This was situated right next to the Hotel Cavalier in which we were staying. The staff was friendly, service was fast and prices were cheap. They have an extensive beer menu, a decent spirits menu and a smaller wine menu. They accept visa and MasterCard of course and are open late night. Highly recommend when you are sick of light your money on fire read more

This place is great! From the outside it may look like internationals cave (all the expats in Brugge represent!) but people are really great not to mention the beer selection (alright, it's Belgium, so beer is great everywhere, probably even in McDonald's ;)). You can play board games, watch the games on TV or just chat with everyone inside as all of the people are friendly and nice. This spot is definitely on my Brugges tourist map for the next visit there! read more

Yesss! All kinds of great beers under one roof. This spot was perfect for us to grab a flight and just relax. It was raining outside and this underground bar felt cozy, busy and fun. The servers couldn't have been more friendly either. Perfect ending to a long day of traveling. read more