burgMon, Thu-Sat from 16:00
Wijnbar Est on Braambergstraat in Bruges is a small wine bar pouring an eclectic old and new world list, with live jazz on its Lazy Sunday sessions.
Signature pour: A glass chosen from the eclectic blackboard
Wine focus: Old and new world wines by the glass
Food: Cheese and bar snacks
Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Come for the Sunday jazz; the room is tiny, so arrive early.
sint-gillisAfternoon to evening, check ahead
Lucy on Ezelstraat near the Ezelbrug in Bruges is a wine bar and shop in one, with a curated list and small plates. Outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Signature pour: A by-the-glass pick from the shop selection
Wine focus: Curated bar and shop list
Food: Small plates
Tip: It doubles as a bottle shop, so take a recommendation home. North of the centre toward Sint-Gillis.
minnewaterDaily 17:00-23:30
Bar Bulles at Hotel Le Foulage on Oostmeers in Bruges pours selected wines, cocktails and a strong champagne range, with small Bulles Bites plates to share.
Signature pour: A glass from the champagne range
Wine focus: Wines, champagne and cocktails
Food: Bulles Bites small plates
Tip: The champagne list is the reason to come. Open every evening from 17:00, last orders 23:15.
jan-van-eyckpleinTue-Sat 18:00-00:00
L'Aperovino on Academiestraat in Bruges is a two-storey wine bar and restaurant, with sommelier Julie De Mey pouring over 100 references upstairs and a tapas-style food list to share.
Signature pour: A by-the-glass pick from sommelier Julie De Mey's selection
Wine focus: Curated bar list of over 100 wines, natural and classic
Food: Tapas: charcuterie, cheese, bruschetta
Tip: The upstairs bar runs from 18:00 to midnight Tuesday to Saturday. Book the downstairs restaurant for a full sit-down dinner.