The atmosphere in quiet and calm Bruges seems to be the same as it was back in the Middle Ages. There are no skyscrapers, highways or trendy shopping malls. In this city, you can forget about technology, the achievements of civilization and about the constant concern for your "place in the sun". In the solemn silence of ancient wonderful temples, it is worth reflecting on the serious, while admiring the views of the city during a bike ride, the best restaurants in Bruges will surprise you with an exquisite menu and high-quality Belgian beer. And if you also remember about chocolate …
Pubs and restaurants
Belgium and beer are inseparable concepts, everyone knows that. The best foamy drink in the world is brewed only here, and there are so many varieties of it that there is not enough life to taste everything. Popular pubs in Bruges: "De Garre"; Cambrinus; "T 'Brugs Beertjet"; "T 'Poatersgat".
Excellent beer is brewed and served in the cute 2be restaurant. In warm weather, you can sit on the terrace tasting a foamy drink, and there is a shop of the same name nearby, where you can buy everything you like home.
Tavern "Vissinghe". National cuisine in various variations, everything is very tasty and not cheap. De Karmeliet has three Michelin stars. Almost all dishes are based on seafood, but there is also excellent Belgian cheese.
Nice home restaurant "Lotus". It is little known to tourists, mostly locals come here. The food is inexpensive and natural.
Cafeterias
Cozy and inexpensive cafe "Li O Lait" with free wi-fi is quite popular among local youth. But tourists also come here often. In addition to coffee and desserts, you can eat something more substantial. Groot Vlaenderen offers not only coffee, but also a variety of cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gin. You can have breakfast at Sorbetiere De Medici, and La Baguette restaurant will delight you with delicious pasta, pizza and hot chocolate. Delicious ice cream, desserts, fresh beer and strong coffee, in general, are all served at the Meredian 3 at once.
There is an interesting place in the city called "De Hobbit". It has a unique "hobbit" interior, delicious food. By the way, a restaurant with very affordable prices, and children will be delighted.
It is better to come here with the whole family and for a few weeks at least. Walk, eat, enjoy life and just relax. Beer lovers will indulge their souls here with good Belgian beer, and for children, Bruges is just a chocolate paradise.