't Poatersgat

't Poatersgat is a candlelit cellar bar at Vlamingstraat 82 in the centre of Brugge, in Belgium's Flemish Region. Set below street level in a vaulted brick space, it has a cave-like atmosphere, with low ceilings, candles on rough tables and a bar offering a large list of Belgian beers. The crowd is a mix of visitors, students and locals, mostly in their twenties to forties, and the dress code is casual. The cellar is cosy and often busy in the evening, and the sound is a mix of conversation and rock music played at a moderate volume rather than a dance-floor volume. The drinks programme is centred on Belgian beer, with draught and bottled options covering golden ales, dark ales, Trappist and abbey styles, and fruit beers. Prices typically run from about EUR 4 to EUR 8 per glass, with stronger specialities costing more. Simple bar snacks such as cheese or sausage platters are commonly offered alongside the drinks. The bar opens daily from late afternoon until late, with the busiest hours after dinner and on Friday and Saturday nights. On those nights, tables in the cellar can fill quickly and visitors often wait for a spot or stand near the bar. There is no cover charge and no door policy beyond a general expectation of orderly behaviour. Table reservations and bottle service are not typical for this style of bar; drinks are ordered at the bar or from staff and paid for in the usual way. The location on Vlamingstraat puts the bar within a short walk of the Markt and the Burg, which makes it a natural stop in an evening of bar-hopping through the old town. Visitors seeking a seat usually do best by arriving soon after opening on weeknights, when the cellar is quieter and conversation is easier.