Bruges

3 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

3 places to eat and drink in Bruges

Café Vlissinghe, Old Town, Bruges

Café Vlissinghe

Bar · Old Town

£ Inexpensive

Bruges’s oldest pub, dating back to 1515, with a wood-panelled interior, a quiet garden and a list of local beers.

Known for: Belgian beer, simple snacks

Under about £17 per person

Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples

Belgian waffles (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

The Chocolate Line

Bakery · Simon Stevinplein

££ Mid-range

A chocolatier known for inventive pralines by Dominique Persoone, a short walk from the market.

Known for: Chocolate pralines

About £17–35 per person

Good for Couples · Families

Chocolatier Dumon, Old Town, Bruges

Chocolatier Dumon

Bakery · Old Town

££ Mid-range

A small family chocolatier making handmade pralines and truffles.

Known for: Handmade chocolates

About £17–35 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Families

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Bruges 3
  • Belgian chocolate

    Handmade pralines from independent chocolatiers

  • Moules-frites

    Mussels in broth with fries

  • Waterzooi

    A creamy chicken or fish stew from Ghent

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 1