Bierbrasserie Cambrinus

Bierbrasserie Cambrinus is a lively beer brasserie at Philipstockstraat 19 in Brugge, in the Flemish Region of Belgium, a few steps from the Markt. It occupies a building dating from 1699 and is known for a beer list of about 400 Belgian labels, ranging from Trappist and abbey ales to lambics, fruit beers and local Brugge brews. The kitchen serves Flemish classics that suit the drinks: Flemish beef stew with frites, mussels with frites, and ribs in beer sauce are the most requested plates, and several dishes are cooked with beer. Portions are large and prices are moderate, with main courses at about EUR 16-28 (about $19-32), which makes it one of the better-value sit-down meals so close to the main square. The beer menu is organised by style and the staff will recommend a beer to match a dish, a useful service for visitors new to Belgian brewing. Wines and soft drinks are also available. The dining room is busy, with wood panelling, a long bar and a convivial noise level that rises at weekends; it is informal, with tourists and locals sharing space. Cambrinus serves lunch and dinner daily. Booking is advised, particularly for evenings, weekends and the summer months, and reservations can be made by telephone on +32 50 33 23 28. Walk-ins are possible at off-peak hours. After a meal the central location makes it simple to continue to the Belfry, the Burg or a canal tour.