Cafe Terrastje — Restaurant in Bruges

I was there in April 2023. Had a nice tapas type meal. The table next to me (early afternoon, only two tables occupied) was having a very general conversation about challenges in the US, I am American, some of them at that table too. Owner's sign states that some conversations are not welcome. He made one mild comment to that table as a caution. It was a bit uncomfortable and unwarranted for the characteristic of the conversation. One of the men went to the counter before leaving and stated that "I didn't mean anything by it...." to explain. It's probably more of a commentray on the difficult times of society everywhere these days - sad that we all have to be so careful. Lingering for a second beer might be okay if you remember what the sign says. The decor is...

I had been showing Brugge to my wife and just around our hotels corner we found this really cozy tavern.

Since my wife and me we run a small Gastro business in Germany on or own we immediately felt welcome there. The couple owning the place seems very friendly and in the two days we stayed in the city we had a feeling that this is a place for a group of people who consider themselves friends.

So drinking our holiday beer here was a nice experience and when we come back some time on the future (but with friends), this is the first place we will go to!

I hope the owners stay healthy and have a good business until then. For this is one of those hidden gems you should go and visit while...

A very unassuming little place that is very cozy/homey and pub-like. My husband had an excellent beer that was very inexpensive (and 11% alcohol!) - Kasteel Blonde. We honestly weren't expecting much from the food but we were very pleasantly surprised. We ordered chicken casserole (that's what it translated to on the menu) and were surprised when it arrived and it looked like a big bowl of soup with a few large slices of chicken, white round balls of potato, and shredded carrot. It didn't look appetizing at all, but it was delicious! Also ordered a small greek salad that was...