Regional products: the taste of the Brugse Ommeland
De Haan sits on the edge of the coast and the green Brugse Ommeland, a region known for its regional beers and artisanal farm produce, which you can sample to your heart's content in the village cafés and on the terraces.
- Regional beers from the Ommeland: the Brugse Ommeland is a paradise for the beer lover, with numerous artisanal breweries. Many cafés and terraces proudly list these local regional beers, perfect to try after a walk along the promenade.
- Coffee from home ground: the neighbouring village of Wenduine, part of the municipality of De Haan, is home to the organic coffee of Koffie Kàn, a recognised West Flemish regional product, lovely with a pastry on one of the many terraces.
- Fresh from farm and sea: in the polders around De Haan you'll find farm produce straight from the farm, from cheese and dairy to fruit juice and jam, while the coast provides day-fresh North Sea fish and grey shrimp.
- Belle époque with your coffee: nowhere does a coffee and cake taste as good as on a terrace in the Concessie district, among the preserved belle-époque villas, where the fashionable atmosphere of old still lingers. Albert Einstein too liked to have his coffee on the terrace of the Belle Vue hotel in 1933.
Restaurants
For many people, not having to cook is one of the greatest luxuries of a holiday, and the Belgian coast offers plenty of opportunity for it.
- For every occasion: settle in at a pancake house, a brasserie, a restaurant or a cosy bistro. From a quick portion of chips or a waffle to a carefully prepared multi-course dinner, in De Haan there's something in every price range.
- Specialities of the coast: be sure to try the regional classics such as mussels, the fine Flemish grey shrimp (delicious in a shrimp croquette), fresh North Sea fish and the many local beers.
- Current opening times: for an overview with details and opening hours for each restaurant in De Haan, see Resto.
- The region on your plate: De Haan lies in the Brugse Ommeland, a genuine region of regional beers and farm produce, so many places are happy to pour a local regional beer and to work with fresh produce from the nearby farms and coast.
Terraces
Thirsty after a warm day, tired from an outing, or simply fancy a drink? In the centre of De Haan you can stop by all day long.
- For every thirst: all day long they pour soft drinks, beer, cocktails and more, exactly as you fancy.
- The right spot: settle down at one of the many convivial terraces or cafés in the centre, out in the sun, in the shade or sheltered from the wind.
- Convivial into the night: at the bar or around the table, with friends or to meet new people, enjoy the atmosphere and let yourself be spoilt into the small hours.
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