Bruges: Belgian Beer Tasting Tour with Cheese & Local Host

Summary

Belgian beers in Bruges paired with cheese stories laughter and locals

You’ll sip six Belgian beers in Bruges with a local host who brings stories to life between pours. Expect two tasting stops—one relaxed, one lively—with cheese and charcuterie plates to match each round of beer. You’ll laugh with new friends and leave feeling genuinely part of Bruges for an evening.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the beer — it was the way the light hit the old wooden bar at Resto Mojo, almost golden, just before sunset. Our host (I think his name was Bart?) greeted us like we were regulars. He slid over a tray of tiny glasses — six Belgian beers lined up like a parade. The smell was all malt and something floral, but not sweet. I tried to pronounce one of the names; Bart grinned and didn’t correct me. It felt easy, unhurried.

We’d barely started on the second beer when someone at our table asked about Trappist ales, and suddenly Bart was telling us about monks brewing in silence, hands moving in big gestures as he described the process. The charcuterie plate showed up right then — cheeses that tasted sharp and creamy at once, slices of cured meat that stuck to my teeth a little (in a good way). Someone passed me a cracker topped with salami and grapes. I remember thinking this was nothing like those rushed tastings you get in touristy spots.

Later we walked over to Bauhaus for round two. The place buzzed with locals — louder here, more laughter bouncing off the walls. Our reserved table felt like a small island in all that noise. Another set of six beers arrived (the main keyword is “Belgian beer tasting Bruges,” by the way), each poured carefully into those little glasses again. There was this one dark ale that tasted almost smoky; I still think about it sometimes when I see Belgian bottles back home. Not every pairing made sense to me — olives with beer? But it worked somehow.

I left feeling warm (not just from the alcohol) and oddly connected to Bruges itself — maybe because Bart kept slipping in stories about his family or how certain breweries survived wars. Walking out into the night air, slightly buzzed, I realized I’d stopped checking my phone hours ago.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Belgian beer tasting in Bruges

• Meet local beer guide
• Taste six beers at Resto Mojo
• Enjoy charcuterie and cheese plate
• Travel to Bauhaus bar
• Taste six beers at Bauhaus
• Enjoy cheese and salami board

Top questions

How many beers do you taste on this Belgian beer tour?

You taste six different Belgian beers during the tour, served in 10 cl tasting glasses at each venue.

Is food included during the beer tasting in Bruges?

Yes, cheese and charcuterie plates are included—at Resto Mojo it’s more elaborate; at Bauhaus you get cheese, salami, crackers or fruit.

Where does this Bruges beer tasting take place?

The tour includes tastings at Resto Mojo and Bauhaus bar in Bruges.

Can solo travelers join this Belgian beer tasting?

Yes, solo travelers are welcome—so are friends, couples or colleagues.

Is there a private option for this beer tasting tour?

Private tastings can be arranged on request; food pairings can also be added for private groups.

Are tables reserved for participants?

Yes, your guide reserves tables specifically for your group at both venues during the tour.

Is this Belgian beer tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; service animals are allowed too.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to both venues in Bruges.

What’s included

Your evening includes six Belgian beers served in proper tasting glasses at both Resto Mojo and Bauhaus bars in Bruges. You’ll enjoy premium cheese and charcuterie plates—think creamy cheeses, cured meats, crackers or fruit—chosen by your host to match each round of beer. Reserved tables await you at each stop so you can settle in without any hassle before heading out into Bruges’ night air.