Staminee de Garre

September 24, 2008
Lost down an alley near the main square. Cosy small interior that would appeal to beer drinking hobbits. Our friendly waiter seemingly had an encyclopaedic knowledge of every beer they sold. I was introduced to Orval here, and for that I am ever grateful. One of the best bars I have ever visited.

August 18, 2008
A two floors pub. A good selection of beer. Service was OK even though the place was quite packed. You get some free cheese next to the beer. A bit hard to find without a good map because it’s in a very small alley that doen’t appear on some maps.

June 4, 2008
Took forever to find... we actually just walked up on it late at night while out taking photographs. Located down a skinny path of a road, reminds me of the entrance to Toone in Brussels. Inside it’s small but really warm and comfortable, with a small number of tables on the main floor and a fireplace up against the wall. Of course you have to try the Tripel de Garre when you’re here, which comes with a small cup of cheese. Servers were great, atmosphere was warm and jovial, and even though it’s adjacent to the markt they place is not frequented by ugly tourists. Recommended.

April 17, 2008 [ Updated August 13, 2008 ]
Really a fun place, tucked in a dark alley. Upstairs was smoke free environment, which was a nice relief. Beer selection was quite good, and the waitstaff very friendly. Nice ambiance.

March 14, 2008
The house beer comes with a little bowl of cheese! That alone should score big points for any establishment! :) Cozy little spot, nice wood. Did not venture to the upstairs room. Sandwiches are about the only food options, which we did not try. Interesting bartenders. Tables are ridiculously low, and my chair was tiny and started to hurt my (apparently giant) ass after about five minutes. Not sure if the rest of the seating was as lilliputian as mine. If you’re smaller than me you likely would not even notice. Nice little spot, but I would likely choose other spots in Brugge to head to first unless you are keen to try the house beer. Aside from the house beer offerings included some Struise, Pannepot, St. Bernardus, etc.

March 7, 2008
Well, I’d only recommend the house triple to tickers (alcoholic nonsense, IMHO), but the rest of the menu looks pretty solid. Staff did their job more than adequately. Need to visit again to concretise my view of this place. Not blastingly good, but with almost no negative aspects either. And I like listening to classical music while I sip my beer!

January 5, 2008
Was here years ago. Good service. Many British people visit this pub. Good.

October 9, 2007
In the heart of tourist central, a good place to hide from the others. The De Garre Tripe is always worth sampling, especially in that gorgeous, heavy, snifter-type glass. Great selection includes Pannepot and other gems. Always friendly service.

May 26, 2007
A good bar with some very good beers. Only 4 beers on draft but 2 of them are excelent. The tripple the Garra and Gulden Draak. Classic music and every day the Bolero of Ravel for closing time

March 19, 2007
A nice place, hidden down an alley in Bruges. It looks expensive but a bit worn. I would call it character. Service was friendly. The selection is adequate but not impressive, but the house beer brewed by Steenberge is good. Not many tourists at all, surprising considering the location and the horse carriage drivers point this out to tourists. Go for the house beer at least.