't Hof Van Beroep - Brugge

Bunch of brown juice. Ideal to enjoy an atmosphereful evening out.

Zalig coffee om er supporten, te quizzen, te proeven en zelfs om er af en toe iets te drinken

Located in front of the Bruges Court, 't Hof van Beroep was a late-night highlight from a recent holiday in Bruges. The restaurant/bar is quirky and inviting, if you aren 't looking for the typical Belgian fare. A warning of items not found at van Beroep--Belgian frites and mussels--hangs to the right of the door frame. A giant red gnome sits behind the bar, near a bumper sticker suggesting a sexual preference for midgets. The restaurant 's house cat lingers shyly between tables and stools. Warm, red lights shone on a fantastic gin selection sitting away from the other liquor. We introduce ourselves to the bartender Lubka while apologizing for our poor French. Any worry immediately dissipates as Lubka maintains conversations with various guests in English, French, and Dutch, simultaneously. She makes us feel immediately welcome in Bruges and takes great pride in pouring the perfect beer, also flaunting some foundling skills crafting cocktails. While we didn 't try any food, we enjoyed our time immensely. The drinks were fantastic and the restaurant was chic, but the highlight was Lubka 's service. She shared with us secrets of the city and made many great suggestions for our Belgian vacation. We actually extended our stay in the city an extra day to try some of her other suggestions. The restaurant had a good soul, and Lubka was the perfect emissary for the town.

Came across this small neighborhoody bar after being denied entry at the bar next door even though there were empty tables and bar stools. Everything happens for a reason because this place ended up being a win. Very friendly bar staff and great beer options. Reasonably priced as well. For not having a traditional kitchen and cooking everything via a toaster oven, food was certainly above average.

Awesome vibe. Seems like a proper local, away from tourist thoroughfare. Sat here with my husband beer after beer, drink after drink, for hours reading our books and eating tapas. The owner comes around giving you a taste of their menu offerings on the house, very neighbourly and friendly. Great food, everything made from scratch or by friends of the bar owner.