The name (also rendered Staminee) is the term for a traditional Belgian pub, and at the heart of this one is a splendidly atmospheric, low-lit room with beams hung with dried hops, and historic photos and memorabilia on the walls. This space has now been extended by a modern, covered terrace. You can come here just for a drink or a snack, but also for more substantial, well-priced meals of pasta, burgers, croque-monsieurs, steak tartare, cheese and shrimp croquettes, salads: in other words, traditional Belgian pub food.

Some great places: Café Vlissinghe is a beautiful 500 year old pub, where you can get simple but decent meals and has a nice garden in summer, cafe L’Estaminet has the best spaghetti in town, Sanseveria Bagel Salon offers very yummy bagels, ’t Brugs Pitahuis has the best shoarma in Bruges and grand cafe De Republiek is a great bistro and has a wonderful backyard garden, great on summer days!. I wrote a blog post on places to eat from budget to expensive and another blog post on the best pubs and tearooms where you can eat cheap and informally. Children can enter all pubs in Belgium if accompanied by their parents (or an adult).

L'Estaminet a typical pub in the city centre of Bruges at the Astridpark near the Rozehoedkaai and the Bruges townhall. The traditional interior with wooden tables and chairs, classic candelabrum and big mirrors makes you go back in time. A real must visit for everyone looking for an authentic and convivial pub in Bruges.

An established venue and the favourite bar of many inhabitants of Bruges. L'Estaminet is famous for its authentic interior, its delicious bar snacks and its perfectly pulled beers. Now and then the tables are moved to the side to make room for dancing, which goes on until the wee hours of the morning.

An established venue and the favourite bar of many inhabitants of Bruges. L’Estaminet is famous for its authentic interior, its delicious... After a maritime adventure with Amuzee in Zeebrugge, owners Eline Snijkers and Laurent Law decided to move back to central Bruges to revive Rock-Fort...

Estaminet is a traditional Belgian local pub where you can drink the traditional beer of Bruges. A few minutes away from the crowded city centre, l’Estaminet is a place loved by Belgians as well. The portions are large and the atmosphere casual.

This cozy pub offers Italian comfort food & Belgian classics – favorites are the Fish Soup & croquettes, but also the lasagna and spaghetti. This place was laid back & I enjoyed warming up in there with a lasagna!. https://www.lestaminet.be/

Close to the Astridpark, this brown pub attracts locals and tourists alike. The interior has a retro feel to it and certainly adds to the atmosphere. This authentic café opens at noon, except for Monday and Thursday.