If you’re wondering where Bruges’s hipsters hang out, it’s here in this cultural complex, which houses a cinema, artisan workshop, and a bright, airy, industrial-style cafe/bar. The latter buzzes from noon until the wee hours, thanks to its well-priced lunchtime sandwich menu, affordable array of evening tapas, and late-night bar snacks. More substantial dishes include a vegan-friendly stuffed eggplant with quinoa; lamb with sweet potatoes, zucchini, and asparagus; or the catch of the day hailing from the North Sea. The coveted tables on the plant-filled terrace fill up quickly on sunny days, and on summer nights, it’s one of the best spots in the city for an al fresco cocktail.
Bruges
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Bruges› Restaurant
De Republiek
Sint-Jakobsstraat 36
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Around town
Hours
Daily noon–midnight (Fri–Sat till 2am; Tues from 3pm).
Phone
050/734-764
Prices
Sandwiches (lunch only): 9€–10€. Tapas (evening only): 9€–11€. Main courses 17€–23€
Cuisine Type
International
Web site
De Republiek

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