't Brugs Beertje

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4.59/5  rDev +0.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5 | $$

Thank goodness someone told us about this place - it is part of Bruges and you cannot not go there.

The beer was out of this world, the atmosphere made everyone feel welcome. If you like good beer you can stay kinda feel.

Next time we are in Bruge hopefully my wife won't be passed out from too many Triples at Garre and can make it here.

05-15-2013 01:37:31 | More by hotsudge

geedub11

United Kingdom (England)

4.67/5  rDev +2.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

A must see when visiting Bruges. The staff was very friendly and the selection is top notch.

As mentioned in many other posts, it can get a bit crowded because of its popularity. This is not a reason to dismiss this place. Although it was busy when we went, the staff found us a seat in minutes and offered several great opinions on different beers to try.

Ill make sure to check this place out every time I am in Bruges!

05-12-2013 16:29:23 | More by geedub11

BierMeJohn

Germany

4.78/5  rDev +4.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

This bar is a must go when in Bruges. It does get a little crowded at time, but you can't fault a place for being popular, right?! If the front is crowded when you walk in, there is another table area that you have to go out the back and through a small courtyard to get to.

I think they offer just a bread and/or cheese plate as far as food goes, which is typical of bars in Belgium so you can't fault them for that.

The staff is great and helpful and attentive even when the place is packed. The selection is also very good, but keep in mind that you might have to ask if they have something in stock as it didn't seem like everything the waiters told me they had was listed in the menu.

I highly recommend that anyone going to Bruges should make a stop at 't Brugs Beertje. Visiting earlier in the day might be a good idea to beat the crowd. Although I've been there 3 times now and the only time its been REALLY crowded was during the Brugs Bierfestival.

02-27-2013 19:46:40 | More by BierMeJohn

PhillyStyle

Georgia

4.61/5  rDev +1.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25 | $$

Visited in June 2012. Reading the previous reviews, not much more really needs to be said about this place. Great atmosphere and feel to the place...classic pub. We must have arrived at little after 4pm and there was a nice crowd, I think that it was a Tuesday afternoon, so not overly crowded. The service was good and was very knowledgeable, as my wife proceeded to quiz him about what he would recommend for her, as she is not a fan of the Belgian style...ultimately I think that he found one that worked, but it was a grilling that he withstood nicely. The only slight downside was the selection, and while it was a great mass of beers, the first two that I chose, they were out of, which was slightly disappointing. Other than that, classic in every respect. Can't wait to go back.

01-23-2013 17:49:22 | More by PhillyStyle

Scamboogery

Texas

4.93/5  rDev +8.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | $$

The only reason I'm not giving this place 5's across the board is because they didn't have Westvleteren. Besides that it is one of the best pubs I've ever been to.

01-10-2013 01:08:04 | More by Scamboogery

JimTeal

Nevada

4.73/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$

't Brugs is a wonderful experience. If I could dream up a super cool beer joint, beertje, I doubt I could come up with anything close to 't Brugs, is is nothing short of a dream come true. The atmosphere is perfect, when you sit at a table or bench you know why and what you are doing in that spot. The selection, especially bottled beers, are worth a trip to Belgium. Service was just fine for a small beer joint with a single waiter, and if you show up 5 minutes after they open, I think 4pm, don't complain that its tough to find a seat for a few minutes. There's a good reason, knowledgeable beer drinkers all over Europe know the deal and they know to get there at 3:55, don't be late. We enjoyed our visits in September 2012, even with the furious North Sea storms blowing through, 't Brugs provided ample protection and what can only be called the perfect beer drinking experience. It is 5 minutes walk from the central square, where all the tourists pack the beautiful restaurants and pay top dollar for Leffe. No offense to the Square, you gotta go there, especially around sunset, but at 4 don't miss opening at 't Brugs.

11-14-2012 23:52:45 | More by JimTeal

benoniboy

Pennsylvania

4.65/5  rDev +2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 3.5 | $$

I visited in July 2012. Everything about this place has already been said. If you're a beer lover and go to Bruges, missing this bar is a sin. Apart from the enormous beer selection, Daisy, the owner is a legend and if you're lucky enough to be there when she's behind the bar, you'll be talking to one of the most knowledgeable aficionados of Belgian beer you'll ever meet (not to mention probably one of the most charming). There are many great beer joints in Belgium, but this one will stay with you.

10-28-2012 15:00:45 | More by benoniboy

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.8/5  rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | $$

All around great place. They have 5 drafts, I believe three of which are seasonal. We tried all three seasonals and they were excellent. They have a pretty extensive bottle list. I think the only one I saw with more was the Kulminator.

The atmosphere was nice. Down a side street it was nicely decorated with old beer posters and tchotchkes. There is a bar area as well as tables.

Our waiter was very friendly and fairly speedy. He was helpful in picking out things to try if you told him what you liked.

I would highly recommend this place.

01-18-2012 18:48:40 | More by mendvicdog

Bierman9

New Hampshire

4.45/5  rDev -2.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4 | $$$

Tried to stop here on 28Sep11 but it was closed on this Wednesday. I was successful, though, on Friday, 30SEP11...

The building itself is an unimposing brick building, on a narrow side-street near the center of town.

A couple of small bay-windows frame the doorway... Upon entering, there is a small L-shaped bar on the left heading to the rear. A coupleof beer towers ,are on the bar, but bottles dominate here. A number of small tables populate the area to the right in this first room. A second room is present in the rear, with about 5-6 tables of 4 to 6 seats each. The whole place is incandescently lit, giving 't Brugs Beertje a very warm, comfy feel. Contributing to the warmth are the yellow-shaded walls, when you can see them! Most of the wall-space is covered with old beer-related posters and placards, and there are old coasters filling whatever gaps there are to be found. Above the bar is a shelving unit displaying old bottles, and from which hang many old steins and mugs. All in all, this place was verrry comfy!! The staff was spot-on from moment-one; right there to inform and serve. No gripes whatsoever!! I had a light lunch of a Crocque-Monsieur, plus a few biers... The meal was tasty and solid, though nothing special... Biers? A shitload from which to choose, mostly bottles, as mentioned before. And there was a glass to match whichever bier was indeed chosen!! Super!! I wish 't Brugs Beertje had been open on the first day I visited. A super place to enjoy a bier or three!! Prosit!!

4.45 rDev -2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4 | $$$

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11-06-2011 22:32:03 | More by Bierman9

LambicKing

Virginia

4.85/5  rDev +6.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4 | $$

This place is fantastic. Daisy is a great host. Even though she's running around like crazy serving everybody there, she'll spend valuable minutes telling stories and giving any recommendations if you ask. Atmosphere is complete with old beer signs and a couple photos of Daisy with Michael Jackson.

Beer list is phenomenal for such a small place. Every time I've been here, it's been jam packed, but love it. It's quiet, the people there (clientele and staff) are very nice, respectful and there to enjoy a beer and maybe a bite to eat. Food is pretty good...I usually gravitate toward the pates/breads/salads and other "Belgian beer-related" foods.

Highly recommend if you are in the area and have some time to sit down, relax and enjoy some beer in Brugge.

08-11-2011 09:07:10 | More by LambicKing