http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31788 The grilled fish is a must as is the apple pie. Very nice Portugese wine at good prices (compared to prices in Bruges.)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31788 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28355 We just enjoyed ourselves walking the canals, eating and drinking and seeing whatever we fancied - and somehow we saved €30 each on two days of entertainment, without really trying. The Belfy & Dali exhibition are €18 together to start with - so you can see how the savings add up quickly.
You may be given a card if you're in a grand hotel but the rest of us end up buying one - and it's great value!
You get a visitors' guide with it too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28355 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28353 Good beer and an excellent tour.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28347 I was fortunate to get a seat as the cafe was full when I arrived.
The cafe has been given a complete makeover since I was last here and the stained glass windows in the upstairs room are perfectly matched by the decor and the quality of the food (waffles!) and excellent drinks.
A perfect end to the start of the evening to come!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28347 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28233 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28233 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28232 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28232 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27957
The wines were chosen by the sommelier and were complementary to the served courses and a very nice addition.

I would say, go there and have yourself surprised. The quality of the food is very very good, fresh, rich, perfectly seasoned etc.

The chef has a personal interest and commitment which is demonstrated as he makes a round past the tables at evening's end to ask if everything was OK.

Wonderful place. We would go here again if we visit Bruges.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27957 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27873 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27873 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27358
The horse drawn carriage ride sounds a bit tacky but its great fun, about €35 for a 30-minute ride, the Bruges people are very forward about asking for tips! Look for special offers in the museums.

We stayed at the Boat hotel de Barge, great quirky place, the bedrooms were surprisingly spacious, and very clean and airy with views over the canal. Bird watchers delight, with Barnacle Geese tapping on the windows as you breakfast, from the canal they can see what you are eating! Great fun and good value all round.

I was most impressed by the hotel booking information provided by the online booking agent and easy navigation of the whole site. We booked with Just one hotel who have a website dedicated to Bruges.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27358 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25540 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25540 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25206
In Bruges we stayed in a small cosy hotel called Prinsenhof, it’s actually an example of old 13th century Flemish housing. It had a clean, comfy luxurious room, a welcoming atmosphere, and the breakfast (while not really cheap) proved to be unforgettable!

Make sure you park your car in the city as the hotel charges for parking.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25206 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23523
When speaking to the staff about my displeasure they were rude and I can only describe them to be vultures. The meal was substandard and expensive. If the food and service was good then they wouldn't have to lower themselves to sneaky tricks like this to get customers. Very poor - spoiled our trip to Bruges.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23523 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22312 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22312