Eating & Drinking

De Ruyffelaer

Gustave de Stuerstraat 9, 8900 Ypres. Tel: 0032 (0)57 36 60 06
Enjoy “grandmother’s cooking” in traditional Flemish décor where it seems time stood still. De Ruyffelaer serves a variety of dishes such as onion soup and chicken in cherry beer. You won’t hear the latest chart toppers here. Folk music plays in the background because of the story of a Flemish bagpiper. Christian and Delphine, the charming patrons, will gladly tell it to you.

Old Tom

Grote Markt 8, 8000 Ypres. Tel: 0032 (0)57 21 91 20
Try one of the culinary specialities of the region at one of the most famous kitchens in town. The charming and romantic restaurant has views on the Town Hall and the St. Martins Cathedral. Opt for eel, lobster or oysters, which are the house specialities. In their pub you can have a small snack while sampling one of the local keg beers.
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De Waterpoort

Brugse Weg 43, 8900 Ypres. Tel: 0032 (0)57 20 54 52
Stylish colours and interesting murals add that little extra to your meal. They offer typical Belgian cuisine as well as more quirky international dishes. The grill plates are highly recommended.

Het Ovenhuis

Watouplein 1, 8978 Watou. Tel: 0032 (0)57 38 83 38
Remember times gone by while sipping your drink at this cosy café. Like the rest of the market square, it is as if time has stood still for the past 100 years.
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