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.
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.
