With its abundance of canals Bruges (Brugge) is often dubbed the 'Venice of the North' and combined with the large number of medieval buildings, the entire centre of the city has been deservedly awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The compact city centre contains the beautiful medieval squares the Grote Markt and the Burg, which are surrounded by impressive merchant houses, churches, a stunning Bell Tower and the Town Hall. In this handy guide we've provided details of what we consider to be the Top 10 best beer bars/cafes to visit during your stay. You'll also find details of the breweries that are open for tours, the top monuments, attractions and museums that you can visit and the best bottle shops in town. Our aim is to provide the perfect companion for any keen beer tourist during their stay. Bruges (Brugge) is an extremely picturesque Belgium city that has such a well preserved historic centre that it can feel like you are walking through an outdoor museum. It is easily reached by the train to Bruges station followed by a short walk to the city centre. By car Bruges is on the N9 and N50 roads and a short distance from the E40 and E403 motorways. Newly revised edition updated 2018.
