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Bruges is one of those cities where a glass of Champagne can easily share the table with something very Belgian. The city is deeply rooted in beer culture, from traditional brown pubs to local breweries and its own Brugse Zot beer. But Bruges also has wine bars, restaurants and more relaxed places where Champagne has a place on the menu.
Most of the Champagne spots in Bruges are easy to combine with a day in the historic centre. You can start with a glass of Champagne, stop for a Belgian beer later, or do things the other way around – the city gives you plenty of excuses to compare the two.
And if you’re curious about what to drink locally, Brugse Zot is Bruges’ own city beer. It is brewed by De Halve Maan, one of the breweries in the city, where you can also learn more about Bruges’ brewing history.
Bruges also has a strong food scene, from traditional Belgian dishes to modern restaurants and wine bars. Local tourism sources highlight everything from traditional pubs to cocktail bars and fine dining, so Champagne doesn’t have to mean a formal occasion here.
Beer is a big part of Bruges, and that’s worth embracing even if you came looking for Champagne. Belgian beer culture has been recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016, and 2026 marks ten years since that recognition. Bruges has its own brewing traditions, local beer and numerous cafés with extensive beer menus.
If you want to try something particularly local, look for Brugse Zot or Straffe Hendrik, both associated with De Halve Maan brewery in Bruges. And if beer isn’t your thing, you can happily stay on the Champagne side of the map – there are plenty of restaurants and wine-focused places worth checking out too.
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Definitely a beer city. Bruges has a strong brewing tradition, its own local beer and a large number of beer cafés. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose one or the other – wine bars and restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to drink Champagne too.
Start with Brugse Zot, the city’s own beer, or look for Straffe Hendrik, another beer associated with Bruges’ De Halve Maan brewery. If you want to go deeper, Bruges has several breweries and plenty of cafés with extensive Belgian beer menus.
Yes. Bruges has three breweries offering brewery experiences, so you can learn about Belgian beer production while you’re in the city. De Halve Maan is particularly closely tied to Bruges itself and produces Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik.
Beer is the classic local pairing. Bruges restaurants use local beers in dishes such as Belgian beef stew and serve them alongside traditional food. But if you’re having a more Champagne-friendly meal, the city also has restaurants and wine bars where you can take the French route instead.
Yes. Alongside its traditional beer cafés, Bruges has wine bars and restaurants with a more wine-focused atmosphere. For example, Cuvee is a wine bar built around natural wines and food, showing that the city’s drinking scene goes well beyond beer.
