Bruges has a number of seriously good chefs and its highly competitive restaurant scene, much frequented by locals, keeps prices keen (if relatively expensive by UK standards; expect to pay €50 ...

Bruges offers plentiful chocolate shops ... For a casual meal, the De Halve Maan Brewery also has a restaurant on the premises with a limited menu if you want a bite with your beer.

With a history that dates back to the 16th century, the De Halve Maan Brewery is a family-owned business that brews the Bruges city beer – the Brugse Zot – a strong-tasting, highly fermented brew.