About
De Halve Maan Brewery is a tour in Bruges, Belgium, in the Flemish region. The brewery is the last remaining family-run brewery in the city, which gives the visit its character: you are walking through a working business that has kept its own tradition rather than a reconstructed display.
What the visit involves
The tour takes you through six floors of brewing history and tradition, so the experience is spread across the building rather than confined to one room. It suits visitors who want to see how beer is made and to understand the setting in which it is still made in Bruges.
- A guided walk through the brewery floors, covering the history and tradition of the house
- A rooftop terrace with views over the city
- A tasting of the brewery's Brugs beer, which is the house beer on offer
The view and the city
The rooftop terrace is the part of the visit most people will remember. From it you see the city spread out below, which helps place the brewery within Bruges itself. Since the brewery is in the centre of this historic Flemish city, the tour pairs naturally with an afternoon of walking the canals and old streets nearby.
If you enjoy learning how a traditional product is made and like to finish with a drink and a view, De Halve Maan is a sensible choice for a visit to Bruges.