Bruges: Waffle Baking & Belgian Beer Workshop in City Center

Summary

Waffles meet Belgian beer in a cozy Bruges kitchen

You’ll taste three Belgian beers (or non-alcoholic drinks), pick your favorite for your own waffle batter, then get hands-on baking in a lively Bruges kitchen. With expert guidance and unlimited toppings, you’ll eat as many fresh waffles as you want — all paired with your chosen brew. Expect laughter, new friends, and some flour on your shirt.

What’s the experience like?

I nearly dropped the mixing bowl when our host, Pieter, asked which beer I wanted to pour into my waffle batter. I mean, you hear about wine in pasta sauce or rum in desserts, but beer in waffles? The whole group laughed — someone from Spain picked the cherry lambic just for the color. The kitchen smelled like warm hops and sugar, and honestly, it was a little chaotic at first with flour everywhere and people trying to pronounce “Brugse Zot.” Li laughed when I tried to say it in Dutch — probably butchered it.

Pieter walked us through the beer tasting before we started baking. He had this way of telling stories about monks and breweries that made me forget we were standing right above a busy street in Bruges city center. The glass was cold in my hand, and I remember thinking how the bubbles almost tickled my nose. We each picked our favorite brew for the batter (I went classic blond), then got elbow-deep making dough. The kids on the other side of the table ended up with non-alcoholic stuff — apparently even tiny Belgians have to wait for their first Trappist.

The best part? Pulling open the waffle iron and seeing that golden grid steam up under the lights. You could pile on as much chocolate or fruit as you wanted — no one judged. I ate two right away, still hot, with a sip of the same beer I’d used in my mix. There was something about that pairing — maybe just being there with strangers-turned-friends — that made it feel like more than just another food tour. I still think about that taste sometimes when I pass by any bakery window now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Belgian beer tasting and waffle baking

• Attend Belgian beer tasting session
• Choose favorite beer for waffles
• Learn to bake waffles with beer
• Enjoy unlimited waffles with toppings

Top questions

Where does the Waffles 'n Beer Workshop take place?

The workshop is held in Bruges city center.

Is this workshop suitable for children?

Yes, children under 16 can join with an adult; they receive non-alcoholic drinks.

What is included in the workshop?

The experience includes Belgian beers (or soft drinks), bottled water, and unlimited waffles with toppings.

How long does the workshop last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers beer tasting and a full waffle baking session.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the venue.

Can infants or small children attend?

Infants can attend if they sit on an adult’s lap or ride in a pram or stroller.

Is there a language requirement?

The main language is English; hosts can translate some parts if needed.

Are alcoholic drinks served to minors?

No, only participants 18 years or older are served alcoholic drinks; minors get non-alcoholic options.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided Belgian beer tasting session (with non-alcoholic options for kids), all ingredients for making your own waffles from scratch, unlimited access to toppings and freshly baked waffles, plus bottled water throughout — all right in Bruges city center before heading out full and happy.