Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Bruges

Bruges' most famous hidden café, tucked in a narrow alley between Breidelstraat and Markt. De Garre brews its own house Tripel — one of the best beers in Belgium at 11.5% — and dogs are welcome at the small terrace outside the entrance alley. The interior is a labyrinth of small rooms. Come on a weekday morning to enjoy the historic atmosphere without the crowds.

One of Belgium's most celebrated specialist beer bars, with over 300 Belgian beers on offer. The small, cosy interior is deeply traditional and the staff are passionate about beer education. Dogs are welcome inside at quieter times — the bar prides itself on being a genuine neighbourhood institution rather than a tourist trap. Ask the staff which beer to try — their recommendations are consistently excellent.

Bruges' oldest café (established 1515) and one of the most beautiful brown cafés in Belgium. The Sint-Anna neighbourhood is quieter and more local than the Markt area, and Café Vlissinghe exemplifies this — a genuine neighbourhood pub that has been welcoming locals and their dogs for centuries. The summer garden terrace is one of the most tranquil spots in Bruges.

A well-regarded Bruges bistro near the Augustijnenrei canal with a lovely canal-side terrace. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and the setting — overlooking a quiet Bruges canal lined with medieval buildings — is one of the most beautiful dining spots in the city. The menu is Belgian bistro with quality seasonal ingredients.

A hip Bruges café-bar and cultural venue that is consistently dog-friendly. The large terrace on the Sint-Jakobsstraat is welcoming to dogs and the relaxed, progressive atmosphere of the place — very different from Bruges' tourist-oriented brasseries — makes it genuinely comfortable to visit with a pet. Good coffee, Belgian beers, and simple food.