Things to do in Bruges, Flanders: The Best Bars & Clubs

Surrounded by many excellent nearby eateries, barazar` lounge-bar is a great place to have a quiet drink and meet travellers and locals. The modern yet cosy all-evening bar (open 4pm - 1am) is the perfect setting to discover some of the finest of many Belgian artisan beers or a cool, cristal-clear draft. The bar also serves a fine selection of cocktails, including some of the world`s most famous, as well as a good selection of wines and spirits. Weather permitting, there is a terrace on one of the hotel`s inner gardens and especially noteworthy are the bar`s fine champagnes and cava wines on offer, to suit anyone`s budget.

The Brugse Gin Club Gin Bar & Store (BGC - Bruges Gin Club) offers the largest selection of gins in Bruges and the wide surroundings. Over 480 different gins are served in a small bar hidden in the heart of the historic centre between the Fish Market and the Botanic Gardens. The bar is only open during weekends from Friday to Sunday from 6pm and during school holidays. Owner-ginologist Edward welcomes you in the cozyiness of his kitchen and provides you with a personalized table service. If you get in, that is, because the door is closed and knocking is obligatory. The bar can accomodate only 20-odd patrons and strictly operates on a first come, first seated principe. Bookings are not accepted. Locals as well as visitors from all over the world come to the bar to escape the rush of touristic Bruges and relax in the laid back atmosphere garnished with classic and contemporary jazz.

Record store and bar in the center of Bruges! Come have a coffee or a local beer, and browse through our wide selection of vinyl!

Cafe Rose Red is a cheery cafe that is full of character. It is located in the heart of Bruges, a stone's throw from the market. A quiet side street takes you away from the tourist route and spirits you away into an authentic jewel in the town centre of Bruges. Our speciality is Trappist beer, Lambics and Geuze; hence we offer all the trappist beers that are recommended all over the world. Come savour this delectable nectar inside the cafe or on our pleasant terrace.

Winebar/Wineshop/Foodbar We're the first natural wine-and foodbar wih shop in the centre of Bruges. We serve home made tapas, charcuterie and cheese. Terras in front and back.

De Kelk is a wellknown bar in Bruges for over more than 100 years. After a total renovation, De Kelk was reopened in the beginning of March 2017. The focus is on (rock)music & (craft)beers. We serve craftbeer from 16 taps & many botlles, from Belgian ground or international breweries. In the back we have a music venue, used for live music and parties, especially in weekends. We also serve a small range of fingerfood.

The Bauhaus is a traditional Belgian style bar with and extensive range of local beers changing each week. We've also got Bruges's longest Happy Hour with 2 for 1 spirits from 10am to 10pm every day of the year. On the big screen you'll find all of the big matches from Rugby, Football and more with the Bauhaus being one of the best places to watch live Sport in Bruges.