Bruges

Entertainment

Despite its small size and quaint atmosphere, Bruges has a great nightlife. There’s no shortage of bars and cafes for a relaxing drink, and there’s also a handful of small clubs for those who enjoy a more lively night out. The B-in on Mariastraat offers the best of both worlds. It’s a lively bar-club with multicoloured fluorescent tube lighting and house music played by a variety of DJs.

For a traditional Belgian experience, check out Het Dreupelhuisje on Kemelstraat, where you can sample some of the favourite tipples of the Belgians – genever and advocaat.

If drinking isn’t your scene, a stroll along the canal-side streets is a pleasant way to spend the evening in Bruges. The buildings are wonderfully floodlit at night, highlighting their intricate beauty, and they can be enjoyed in the calm evening atmosphere of the city when the daytime crowds have disappeared and the streets are quiet.