Residents of Bruges love their beer ... For a casual meal, the De Halve Maan Brewery also has a restaurant on the premises with a limited menu if you want a bite with your beer.

You should eat well in Bruges – if your budget is tight, look out for lunchtime set-menus at the best restaurants. And avoid the tourist-trap restaurants in and around the Markt and on ’t Zand.

For further Bruges inspiration, see our guides to the island's best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. The Belfort (Belfry) is the centrepiece of Bruges, a proud civic monument first built in the ...