This old-fashioned pub might be hard to find, but it's really worth the search! Staminee de Garre is hidden in the smallest alley in Bruges. Just like the alley, the pub’s very tight, nevertheless it’s a cosy place full of atmosphere. This brown wooden pub has two floors and it's always crowded. You should choose home-brewed draught beer like the regulars do. If you prefer one of the other delicious Belgian beers, no problem! Here you can actually choose between 130 different kinds of beer, and several of them are even draught beer. [Read more]

On the outside, De Coulissen, with its neo-baroque facade, seems an unlikely place for a great night out. The building once housed the Bank of Bruges, but now has a much more pleasurable function. In a city bursting with bars and dance cafes this is one of the few places that's more like a discotheque. Once the cafes close, all the hip Bruges crowd comes here. The DJs whip the crowd up or cool them down with a mix of lounge, techno, house and R&B. Entrance is free of charge so there's no excuse for not dancing on well into the night! [Read more]

The Republiek is THE place to let your hair down! This dance cafe plays great music and you can party to your heart's content until the wee hours. The Republiek is more than just a dance cafe. In the mornings you can read your newspaper peacefully here while enjoying a good cup of coffee. In the afternoons, enjoy a drink in the sunny courtyard. Apart from this, it also serves simple but tasty evening meals. [Read more]