Bruges offers plentiful chocolate shops ... 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.

De Pepermolen: As a big foodie, I was determined to visit a higher end restaurant during my time in Bruges and De Pepermolen repeatedly came up as a recommendation when I was researching good food ...

With a history that dates back to the 16th century, the De Halve Maan Brewery is a family-owned business that brews the Bruges city beer – the Brugse Zot – a strong-tasting, highly fermented brew.

Bruges is also famous for its gastronomy ... It hosts one of the top gastronomic restaurants in Belgium, Hertog Jan, which boasts three Michelin stars. More than 80 bridges were constructed ...