The 27 best places to go out in Ieper (Ypres)

A sombre place - 'a First World War memorial in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the missing British and Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave in the Ypres Salient, with their names engraved on the walls of the memorial.' - I felt choked up approaching this place remembering my relatives that served here including my grandfather wounded at Passchendaele. We also saw groups of school kids, including some Indian students, and their teacher and a male and female student carried a wreath to lay remembering Indians who served as part of the British Empire.

This is a must go to see, and listen to the sound of last post played by buglers of the fire service. A sombre moment, knowing that all the names carved out on the walls, were of men whose bodies were never found, and remain scattered under Flanders fields. Heartbreakingly sad to think of.

Have visited a few times before. Last time (2024) it was closed for restoration, all done now and looking great. There’s an office on site where they will help you locate the name of a lost family member. (Don’t try to read all the names or you’ll never find the one you want). If your schedule allows, stay for the Last Post ceremony, done every day. Right in the town centre of Ypres, a beautiful place to visit.

This is a must visit site in Ypres, especially at 8pm every day when the last post is played. It is remarkable that this service happens every day of the year more than 100 years after WW1, but then it remains as poignant and relevant today as ever (sadly). We attended on two consecutive nights, one night with the Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band playing (incredible) the next with a female choral choir. Both were very moving. I estimated about 500 people attended both nights. The four or five horn players of the last post were clearly very experienced. The gate itself is a mini-museum, and it is very impactful to see the thousands of names of lost soldiers from so many countries. Really, everyone should visit this site.

The gate is a large memorial to the British Empire and Dominions troops that were killed in the Great War. It was built in the 1920s and has the names of 54,000 allied servicemen who lost their lives but have no known grave, inscribed on panels inside the building. It is sited on the road that the troops used to march along to reach the nearby Ypres salient, scene of fighting for pretty much the entire war. It is also where the famous Last Post ceremony takes place. We read the CWGC information boards and saw the information on the hill next to the gate and then we walked through the galleries with the names of the fallen before joining the crowds to listen to the ceremony. I was surprised at how busy it was and the ceremony itself lasted about 15 minutes but the colonnade was full 45 minutes before it started. It was a lovely ceremony with the Last Post and then two songs sung by St Anthony's Catholic Girl School from Market Weighton.

A must see experience. Lots of emotions. Make up your own mind as to a celebration of war or a monument against it! A waste of human life for a just cause or maybe a monument against war. A lesson from history about the waste of war and its leaders who send men to there death! Looking at the world at the moment, have we learned? But to those who lost their lives a very moving monument.

Ypres is a lovely historic town with the memorial Menin Gate, 54000 names of soldiers lost between 1914 and 1918. Commonwealth War Graves Commission site meticulously maintained with the last post played each evening at 8pm. CWGC cafe next to the gate is lovely too.

Definitely worth a visit. Some interactive information. A number of short video presentations, either in English of with subtitles. Displays of WWI uniforms, munitions etc. Cafe and toilets on ground floor. Option to visit the bell tower, quite a number of steps, but even on a dull rainy day worth the visit.

One of the main museums, if not the main museum one can visit when retracing the Western Front and the WW1 trail. Located within a splendid building in the centre of Ypres. The museum is immersive with key station points for your audio guide to be activated, a very clever poppy band that also activated key points throughout the museum. Lots of videos of reenactments, great displays and lots of key information that can even make one who may know a lot, to think further. Very accessible and decently priced.

Great museum focusing on WW1 and the surrounding battles. Take advantage of the opportunity to climb to the top of the bell tower during your visit. Allow at least 2 hours for a comprehensive visit. There is also a small cafe and well stocked book shop. Parking is usually available in the public square outside.

Excellent museum with lots of interactive displays and videos. A brilliant telling of the experiences of the solders and civilians in the Ypres salient during the First World War. Very powerful and moving. All contained in the fabulous building rebuilt after the war.

I visited for two main reasons. First is that my Great Grandfather was a gunner with the RGA in the 3rd Battle of Ypres and not only was it a miracle that he survived but also the diary he kept of his experiences, which is a moving read. After transcribing this a few years ago, I have been researching the contents and the day I visited the museum was part of that and found it so interesting and informative. The layout is quite modern and I liked the use of videos with actors recreating the experiences, especially the medical staff. The other reason I was visiting is that my Great Uncle Charles was killed in 1915 and as he has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the nearby Menin Gate. The impact of his death, and that of his brother who was killed in action only a few weeks later, is still remembered by our family and I was also trying to find out more about his death. For both of these family members, I did manage to find out really useful additional information. Even if you are not like me and researching a specific family member, this is definitely worth visiting and is suitable for younger children with adult supervision. Our teen children found it interesting and we need to ensure the younger generation are aware of the events of 1914-18. There is an entry fee and you can pay extra for an audio tour and visit to the tower. We didn't do the latter two due to time restraints (we managed to get in for last entry time as we had had a busy day of visiting other sites which had to fit in 1 day) We hadn't pre-booked but no issues with that.

The museum itself is excellent – well-presented, with a wealth of information and artefacts that are both informative and engaging. Unfortunately, our overall experience was spoiled by the dishonesty of one employee and the poor handling of the situation by another. My partner and I purchased two inclusive tickets for both museums. It was explained to us that the Flanders ticket granted access to the tower, which is why we chose the full package. However, when we arrived at the Flanders museum, we were told we had to pay extra for the tower. When we challenged this, the employee’s response was hostile. I asked to make a complaint and was told there was no procedure for this and that I should “just do it on Google.” The employee initially refused to involve a supervisor, declined to give their details, and was not wearing a visible name badge. Instead, they repeatedly denied any issue and insisted Google was the only way to complain. Eventually, they contacted the desk where we had purchased our tickets. Unfortunately, that staff member fabricated a story that we had made two separate purchases (we had not) and denied ever saying the tower was included (which she clearly had). After I persisted, a supervisor eventually did attend (despite us previously being told there wasn’t one on site). Once we explained the situation and mentioned that CCTV would support our account, we were quickly granted access to the tower without extra charge. While we were pleased this was eventually resolved, it should never have required such persistence. A museum of this quality deserves front-of-house staff whose professionalism matches the high standard of the exhibits.

Loved visiting this museum. So much more information and displays than I realised. Definitely worth spending a couple of hours here. If you're feeling fit it's also worth the 231 step climb to the top of the bell tower. The views are perfect

Stunning building. Visit the museum and then climb the tower.. well worth a visit because of the views.. and the sound in the bell tower every 15 minutes..

Large museum with lots of interactive areas, well worth a visit and pay the extra 2euro to climb the tower for epic views.

We visited the In Flanders Museum that's housed in the Cloth Hall. The Hall was extensively renovated in the years following World War One when it suffered massive damage. We were very brave and paid a visit to the Belfry. It was very windy!

Fantastic building, so beautiful. Really is a miracle what they did in rebuilding this

A simply stunning building , beautifully and faithfully rebuilt after near total destruction during the first World War . Ypres itself is a beautiful city with very friendly residents with a good array of bars and restaurants .

In Flanders Museum - within the cloth hall. A 'must' visit if in Ypres. A stunning building, with an amazing 'rebuild ' history, housing A brilliant museum. This hall was pretty much flattened during the war, Churchill felt it should be left as rubble - a testament to the German destruction within Ypres. But it's been rebuilt, using as much of the original building material as possible. An incredible achievement. The museum is, of course, very sad, and by the end of your trip through it you can't help but recognise the futility of the loss of all lives here. We'll documented, with visual films etc in 4 languages. We'll worth a couple of hours here. Around £10 entry. Toilets etc inside and gift/information shop.

Beautiful medieval building (cloth hall), which houses the amazing In Flanders fields -museum (that is if you can call a war museum "amazing"). The exhibitions are informative and interactive, with a lot of information. The view from the bell tower is amazing. Definitely worth visiting when in Ieper, if not only just for the building.

Very comprehensive collection of experiences and items with plenty of information about them. But I did not get the story of the war with the time-line that I feel would explain it more clearly. I think it was there somewhere but I did not come away understanding the war.

Sweet little museum about the history of Ypres the city. A respite from all the museums about WWI. Lovely, well curated displays with videos and some interaction. The little animated videos inside the buildings on the city map are funny and reminiscent of Monty Python in their styling. Not crowded even on the weekend so you can take your time. Well worth a stop!

Went with a very bored and excitable boy. He loved it. The little videos around were amusing. Finding the cat - was difficult at times but had him thoroughly involved. Well worth a go with bored children.

An very interesting museum for the town's history. It isn't so crowded on weekdays. The comdi ticket is a good deal if you are planning to visit also the first world War museum.

This a must see museum, very nice maintained and quite self-explanatory. A lot of interactive activities and suitable for all ages, including children.

Is this a museum? or Promotion dangerous ideology?...

Great city museum with interactive experiences and a very nice display using text and images and movies. We enjoyed it a lot.

It's such a cool place with some beautiful greenery. Compared to parks in France, this one is quite affordable. Not many thrills rides but still a cool place nevertheless.

First of all you should take Mexico parking direction to access Bellewaerde park. otherwise the map drives you to Its Aquapark. there are plenty of parking lots on the spot and it costs 13€ for a car, no matter how long you stay. in the park enterance they check out your shoulder bag if you carry any. the wheelchair ♿️ enterance is also possible. we started our day with Huracan attraction. we went through many tunnels which were dark, and lacked oxygen for so many people in there! I do not recommend this attraction for those who have breathing problem. the waiting time was not mentioned anywhere near the attraction. It took us 35 minutes to have our 30 seconds ride. It was cool though. The Boomerang attraction was the best among all we tried. the best thing abOut this park is the combination of water, zoo, and attractions, so you don't need to always be on roller coster and giving your body a shock! the waiting time for attractions were not mentioned except for one, as far as we noticed. and this is a negative point for such park. The toilletes were not well taken care of, and could be cleaner. there are plenty of chairs to rest and have a calm moment all along the park. India part in the parc was the smallest part! and Bengal express was not active! I really wanted to have that ride! maybe next time! the majority of staff spoke both dutch and french which was great. good and drinks are everywhere and you don't miss them. another remarkable thing is that there are recycle bins everywhere, which is great. I did not try the water activities this time because it was not that warm for me to go to the water. thank you team Bellewaerde and I hope this detailed review helps you out in any possible way. 😊

So much fun! The attractions are super nice, a lot of options for every age. They do not however display waiting times very clearly. I’ve been to other parks before where to every attraction there’s a screen telling you how much you have to wait, at different spots on the line too, but that’s not the case there, which can be very frustrating. That aside, had a great day!

My family had a good time there, but being from the Orlando area, we are maybe more critical of theme parks since we have so many. All of the rides were good, but definitely a little dated, and about half of the scenery could do with a face-lift. The lines moved quickly for most rides, so we were able to ride everything we wanted to the day we were there, and still had time to go to the aquapark for a couple of hours. Value-wise, it's a win, but a touch of modernization could go a long way.

great fun many water attractions and breathtaking rollercoasters, contact with nature beautiful animals I recommend my children did not want to end the fun in this park on. We're definitely coming back here Certainly

Great place to go for walks and adventure 😁😁😃 so many choices for Exciting adventure

Its a great time we spent Its good for all of the family we had fun You should gooo and we still didn’t finish it we are going for the third time to complete the hall place

The scale of this cemetery is staggering - it isn't just the number of graves but how many are unknown soldiers. I visited for several reasons. First is that my Great Grandfather fought in the 3rd Battle of Ypres and not only did he miraculously survived but so did the diary he kept of his experiences. I know that some of his comrades died and possibly buried here/named on the memorial wall so I wanted to pay my respects. There is also a memorial to the Sherwood Foresters, which several of my family members were part of so wanted to view this too. Finally my Great Uncle Charles, who was a Sherwood Forester, was killed in action locally but has no known grave. My research points to this being one of the two possible last resting places for him. It would take hours to view each grave, and we had limited time here, but I did spot a grave of an unknown Sherwood Forester and I would like to think that perhaps this is Charles and he guided me here. As with all Commonwealth War Cemeteries, this is beautifully maintained and is a fitting memorial to all those laid to rest here. There is a visitors centre along with free parking. Take tissues as you will have tears in your eyes. Free to visit.

This is the largest British Commonwealth military cemetery in the world with 12,000 marked graves and a further 35,000 names on the memorial plaques, where the bodies of the missing could not be found. Tyne Cot is the name of the German blockhouse, painted to look like a cottage, that was part of a defensive line responsible for so many deaths. It is now the base of the Remembrance Cross. The graves are very well tended by the CWGC and there were lots of visitors including two coach trips of schoolkids. We probably spent an hour in the Visitors Centre and Cemetery and also looking at the terrain that was being fought across and it was a very sobering experience. Luckily, as we left, there was a spaniel that was the happiest dog in the world so that injected some much needed positivity into the morning.

Tyne Cot Cemetary is the largest resting place for British and Commonwealth troops who lost their lives in WW1, especially those who fought in Passchendaele, the 3rd battle of Ypres. Its name derives from the Northumberland Fusiliers who thought the many German pill boxes looked like Tyneside workman cottages and was abbreviated to Tyne cots. My visit on 17th September 2025 was particularly poignant for me as it was on the occasion of my late father's birthday who was born in 1918 and his father, my grand-père Charles Villaret, was with the French First Army that supported the British offensive in 1917 at Passchendaele - he looked after the horses and obviously survived whereas many of his comrades and horses didn't. The cemetery, like others in Belgium, is taken great care of by the War Graves Commission and it's a special place to remember and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by British and AZTEC troops. However, it's alot to take in and probably requires more than one visit. It was busy when I went with a number of guided tours taking place.

A remarkable cemetery of those who sacrificed their lives. Beautifully maintained by the CWWGC. Have visited several times over the years. The calling of names of those who lost their lives on the route to the very small exhibition is quite profound. The exhibition has changed over the years but worth a look. Good parking. Toilets are 0.50€.

What a place. So peaceful, very well kept. You can't believe when looking out that it was the location of such devastation and loss.

First visit to Tyne Cot. Slightly confusing how to get in from the Visitors Centre. We did walk to this first and the display and information boards were very good. However there were no signs to say how to get into the cemetery from the Visitors Centre. The front entrance is directly opposite the car park. It’s a small gate which leads out onto the main portico of the cemetery. Note the cemetery shuts at 6pm. Once inside the sight of so many graves and names on the walls is over bearing. The enormous loss of life is so disturbing. In what was a war where life was given over for military tactic. In a place we’re not much land was taken and in some places 95 lives lost per 3 acre leaves you to question why? So much destruction in a few short years and all for land and power. The Commonwealth war graves keep the cemetery in excellent condition and the constant roll of names over the tannoy is keeping the memory of those fallen alive. Somewhere everyone should visit.

Beautifully kept cemetery. A thoughtful place to remember those who fought gallantly for peace.

Well worth the visit, especially, in my opinion, those with kids as they will absolutely love the immersive (recreated) dug out and trenches. An impressive making and simulation of what a trench would look or feel like. The museum is packed with information, mostly relating to the battle of Passchendale itself but also to the wider western front. The Audi guides are a great tool to have to guide you throughout and the museum itself sits in a wider memorial park area which is just beautiful. There is more parking a little further up the road if the main car park is full. Plenty of spaces to have a picnic in the surrounding parks. The museum itself probably hosts the friendliest and helpful staff you could ever encounter.

What a wonderful museum dedicated to the soldiers of WW1. The audio guide has all the information about each room and bunkers you visit. For me the most moving insight was the interactive cinema which gave an insight into the hard, difficult conditions the soldier's fought in. The underground tunnels and trenches were also an interesting eye opener into the fighting in WW1. Allow at least a couple of hours to really appreciate the whole museum

An essential visit for anyone interested in not only the military side of the 1917 battle but also the impact on the civilians. For me, this was a deeply personal and emotional visit as my Great Grandfather served the 1917 Battle and kept a diary of his experiences of being a British Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Amazingly the diary survived and therefore I visited as part of my research into his experiences and thanks to this museum I learned so much more. The trenches experience was really interesting and there is an excellent audio guide that takes you through the whole museum. We didn't buy tickets in advance but had no wait to enter. There is a shop and cafe nearby.

What a beautiful museum,ao much history of what happened at Passendale. You get to experience the underground living of the troops and has a wide selection of artifacts from the war. Some things putting things into perspective. You can also just spend time in their park which is also clean and scenic...just avoid the tour groups of children...most of them still have alot of energy from the long bus rides 😅

Cool museum, especially the recreation of the dug-outs and trenches are noteworthy. Also I suggest taking a few minutes for the immersive experience on the battle of Passendale.

Nice museum. My clients were very satisfied.

Excellent museum set in beautiful grounds. Audio guides were very informative.

A beautiful and poignant landmark St. Martin’s Cathedral is a stunning and peaceful place to visit in the heart of Ypres. The architecture is absolutely breathtaking – Gothic spires, vaulted ceilings, and lovely stained glass windows that catch the light beautifully. It’s hard to believe that much of it was rebuilt after WWI, as it feels so timeless and authentic. There’s a real sense of history and quiet reflection here, especially considering Ypres’ role in the Great War. It’s not just a religious site, but a powerful reminder of resilience and remembrance. Admission is free, and it’s well worth stepping inside even if you’re only in Ypres for a short while. A must-see if you’re exploring the Flanders battlefields or the surrounding historic town centre.

One of the most beautiful Cathedrals that I have seen. A must visit

Definitely worth a visit when in Ypres. An amazing cathedral with so much to see. Free entry and you can light a candle for just 1€ Beautiful artwork, stained glass windows and statues, absolutely beautiful.

Construction started on the church in 1230, and was finished in 1370. It was heavily damaged during the First World War. Subsequently (1922–1930) the ruin was cleared and the church was entirely rebuilt following the original plans, although the tower was built with a higher spire than the original. Incredibly majestic and certainly worth a visit.

Beautiful cathedral rebuilt after being destroyed in the battles of Ypres in world war 1.

St. Martin’s Cathedral in Ypres is a majestic example of Gothic architecture, rebuilt after WWI with stunning attention to detail. Its soaring ceilings, beautiful stained glass windows, and serene atmosphere make it a peaceful place for reflection. The cathedral houses impressive artworks and the tomb of Bishop Jansenius. Located near the Cloth Hall, it’s a must-see for history and architecture lovers, offering a glimpse into Ypres’ rich heritage and resilience.

This church is a must-visit in Ypres. It wasn’t even on Trip Advisor’s top ten things to do in the city so it originally wasn’t on our list. Fortunately, it’s towering presence is hard to miss once you get to the main square. Stunning architecture, vibrant stained glass windows, and beautiful artwork.

Just recently opened by new owners, who were very friendly and welcoming. The drink was very good, as was the atmosphere. There were a numbers of TVs positioned around the bar giving you the ability to sit and relax and watch sport after a hard day.

Definitely worth a visit. Visited last night for the football. Different sports on each TV and claim they can show any sport going (recently showed hurling). Kindly showed the England v Holland game for us. There's a pool table and beer garden. Good selection of beers. Recently reopened under new management.

One of my only reviews in Ypres without photographs. Visited on a busy Saturday night in early October. On a mild autumnal evening. The bar was really busy, clearly very popular. We ordered our 8 beers and then adjourned to the back room where there were several pool tables and a table football table. A good range of beers, not as extensive as some of the bars that we visited during our short visit to the city and a little tired in places but a good atmosphere with friendly customers & staff. It's open until late into the night but like so many others it's not open on Mondays. As 8 police officers from the UK, serving & retired, it seemed like the logical place to visit, to have a few beers & to relax.

Super nice place, great atmosphere, very friendly staff! I will definitely visit again.

Large bar, we visited early in the day so it was empty, nice conservatory area to sit in. 4x ypra beers cost 36euro which was expensive compared to other bars.

Charged 9 euro's for 0.50l of Ypres beer. Most expensive beer in my life and I'm from Belgium myself. Never again.

I have just 3 P’s to say. Great people. Great prices. Great pints. Our group will definitely return.

Excellent place to learn about WW1; displays provide a good glimpse of what life in the trenches must have been. Kudos for the relatively simple and therefor easy introduction into WW1 material. Engaging material even for younger audiences. Passionate yet very professional exhibit material. A respectful addition to your visit of the war cemetery just opposite of the museum.

Went here for lunch on tour and museum ticket was included. Nice place and museum was a bonus. Video was great and had huge range of figures, artifacts and pictures. I didn't got to the bigger official museum so nothing to compare it with but felt worth a visit. As was included in tour I didn't pay extra, for it so unsure on value proposition. I was impressed and would recommend.

We stopped here for a bite to eat and to look at the impressive private collection of ww1 weapons and equipment. The food was very good and service as well. The museum has a lot of unique pieces so if you visiting all the battlefields you must stop here as well...it is very well maintained and you can see the love and attention put in everything.

Came here the other day was absolutely fantastic and fabulous. Had the best time and it was super educational - learnt so much. The best part was the reconstructed trenches and the picture boxes you could view. Definitely recommend for war history lovers. Staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the experience. And the free drink was very nice - lovely Fanta! Top notch definitely recommend

Great museum, not very big but very interesting. Multilingual too. Staff are really nice and was reasonably priced

An excellent museum and cafe, with a beautiful WW1 Cemetery opposite. Highly recommended.

came on a history trip with school to belgium and visited this amazing war museum! the owner was very welcoming and talked about how this museum started and talked about the meaning about it, and seemed passionate! i recommend this museum to you if you want to see what the war was really like and we learned and looked at one of the trenches as well.

I really enjoyed this place, mostly because of the excellent service. The waiter was very polite and helpful. Even though we didn’t order a lot, we were offered some extra dishes and drinks on the house, which was a very nice surprise. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and it’s clear that many locals like to come here. Another big plus is the fantastic location – it’s right in the city center.

Popped in for breakfast, but sadly not available but the lady was very helpful & explained that we could buy our croissants & pastries at a local bakery and eat them in Marktcafé and just have hot drinks and soup if we wanted them; so we did. The service was very good & the staff were very friendly. It was also recommended to us by someone whom we met the night before but unfortunately it wasn't open on Monday night, so we missed out. But there's always next year when I think we will visit and hopefully enjoy an evening meal 🍴 😋 when we return. It's right in the town centre, a great spot to sit & people watch. A nice relaxed bar & atmosphere.

This place is great! I've been here twice, and both visits were excellent. The first time, the service was quick and attentive — and the second time was no different. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They’re very attentive, quickly provided English menus when needed, and are quick to resolve any issues with the food. The food itself was fantastic on both occasions — fresh, full of flavour, and really well put together. They also have a great selection of drinks and food alike. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!

Only popped in for a couple of drinks. Friendly staff and atmospheric restaurant / pub. Many people eating and the mussels smelled fantastic. Will definitely eat here next time. We had the Ypra hoppy blond beer, which was superb. Thanks to the team.

It was one of the worst fish and chips I’ve ever had — it had a strong fishy taste, and the skin was still on. Don’t choose this.

Very good food and service, great view of the museum. Sweet Potato Fries are the best 👌

Nice venue that offers fun seating outside, combined with a classic selection of beers and food.

An emotional location to celebrate the memories of World War 1 soldiers.

As with much about Ypres, there is an enduring sadness to all the lives lost there. Still, there are beacons of hope like this little Anglican Church, which is a fabulous testament to some of the British regiments that fought there more than a century ago. Just ten minutes inside and one can walk out feeling a great deal more peace than when they walked in.

Nice little church dedicated to the memory of the fallen soldiers of the Commonwealth during World War I. Loads of memorabilia and plaquettes from famous people and units. Many of family of fallen soldiers has been able to mourn their lost ones here.

Small church built after the war,with plaques remembering the fallen. Just off the square in the town worth a visit.

A little gem in the middle of Ypres. A must visit if you're doing WW1 site whilst you're here.

Interesting insight into the British Army regiments involved in WWI

Amazing tribute to the fallen, a must do visit for anyone visiting ypres

Attentive staff. Would recommend the coffee and mini desserts, well worth it. Cake of the day was white chocolate and cherry - delicious. Kids wolved down their croque Monsieur. Coffees and hot chocolates came with little biscuit/cake and nougat which was a nice touch.

Very roomy, outside as well as inside. Great interior.

When I arrived with my boys I was immediately approached by a tall man who sat us down he then gave us bowls of rubbery cheese that tasted vile, after that he served us a manky spaghetti with a leaf in 🤮 then the waiter spilt a whole jug of tap water on me and walked off

Excellent food and service

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(Translated by Google) Very nice place to have a drink! (Original) Heel gezellige plaats om iets te drinken!

(Translated by Google) +Food is good. -Very expensive for what you get. (Original) +Eten is goed. -Erg duur voor wat je ervoor krijgt.

A very humbling and moving visit, to the site of our local West Riding regiments from both world wars. It’s only a very small area, so we called in on our way to our overnight stay in the town. We parked right outside (it’s in the middle of an industrial estate) and it took us about 20 minutes to walk around and view the whole site. Well worth the stop and it’s free to enter. The only downside we found was the horrendous smell from one of the adjacent units.

Small but very good and informative. Museum about 250m walk from the trench. Quite moving and a great detailed video of events.

An interesting site to visit. Combine it with the 250m walk (via a dedicated footpath) to Klein Zwaanhof. Here there is a small unmanned museum. Excellent video presentation inside. Note there is more parking here than outside the Yorkshire trenches so you may wish to aim for here to park and then walk to the Yorkshire trench.

Great to see an original trench preserved for future generations. Some of the routes into the bunk, pump, and command rooms are now flooded but that is to be expected. Still an experience worth visiting either before or after the Menin Gate ceremony.

Went with tour. History of it and how they preserved it was interesting. There is not i guess a huge amount to see but what is there was interesting

Located in an industrial estate on the outskirts of Ypres. Limited parking. The site was renovated a few years ago but still some flooding.

A thought provoking historical site, free to enter memorial and reconstruction of the dark side of war. The site was exposed during excavation for the industrial site. There is space for maybe 3 cars to park nearby. Good information boards with photos

Incredible well kept and you can’t help but be moved by the loss of life.

I first saw this place from Hill 62 and was surprised at its size, but today when I visited it was even more impressive. About one fifth of the burials of Tyne Cot, it is a long and beautiful place. It’s flowers and landscaping were just so immaculate.

Incredible cemetery to honor the lives of 600,000 soldiers, it’s beautiful but haunting but worth visiting if you’re interesting in war history and the site immaculately maintained and very pleasant. Really opens your eyes to how different life could be...

Well kept British WW1 military cemetery immediately opposite the Hooge Crater museum, along the battle site of the Menin Road.

Something about this cemetery moved me greatly, maybe more than Tyne Cot. It is very somber and so quiet except for the odd bit of bird song. If you visit here then go and spend some time on the bench under a small tree on the right hand edge about halfway down. I found it very emotional and moving. What really struck me here was the very high percentage and concentration of headstones with simply the line "A soldier of the great war known unto God". No name, no regiment, no country. It is a small but powerfull reminder of the cost of war. EVERY school child should be bought to Pashendale and shown Tyne Cot, Hooge Crator and the Menin Gate but also one of the German cemeteries and memorials like Langemark and drum into these kids heads that this is the only thing that comes from war! ***Advice*** It is more powerful to walk this cemetery by yourself away from your group or family etc. Take your time to wonder where you feel drawn. ***NOTE***I strongly advise you to take a small wooden British Legion cross with you as I guarantee you will feel drawn to and want lay one at a chosen grave. Take a pen and write a message, note, or prayer on the back that will be known only to you. (They do sell them over the road at the restaurant/shop or you can pick one up in Ypres from the RBL shop just down from the Menin Gate if you forget or if you want another.)

Peaceful, but so sad, my heart weeps at every visit. Wander amongst the grave stones, and pause at everyone, those buried there, gave their lives for us, we must not forget them.

An impressive memorial to the fallen where we happened to find a family member we did not know of in the register.

Great place full of character ! And excellent beer ! It was a real pleasure to listen to the charming story about beer producing in general, during the years, and Kazematten in particular. Baby/kids friendly place . Do not hesitate to visit and enjoy it . Did i say Excellent Beer ,ok ok , i would say that again and again :)

My friend and I visited the brewery yesterday. Rudi and his colleagues are friendly and helpful. Excellent tour and well worth the money. Thanks for a great afternoon. Ian.

Great tour and great beer. The tour guide was very professional and informative, also passionate of the brew process. The only downside is that you can't stay after the tour for too long, because it is only a tasting room and not a "bar". Very recommended though. They have open doors every Saturday, and reservation per email is required. I think it is also possible to book private Tours on other days.

Actually exceeded all our expectations. An amazing tour back into the history of WW1 and how the new brewery began and flourished. Wonderful please visit only open on a Saturday but a must

Just a few meters from the Menin Gate, many tourists might miss this bar, which is a shame. A combination of style and history, this brewery and cafe bar set in ancient tunnels is the perfect place to reflect on the events which have happened in Ypres, whilst sipping a truly world class beer, their own Wipers Times 14. Comfortable in summer, cosy in winter, the Kazematten is cool all year around.

Very nice authentic and small-scale brewery, telling the old history of Ypres in a nice beer 'wipers times'. Must see!

Fantastic tour. I visited along with other choir members and the tour was very informative. Thanks for a great afternoon.

Cracking range of beers. Can get pricey though on the obscure stuff - 18 Euros for my Lambic Krieks but where else can I try them? Good service and friendly locals too.

So many beers! (250 or so) A proper pub. Lovely atmosphere.

Great little bar with an awesome atmosphere and a spectacular beer list at very reasonable prices. If you're ever in Ypres and you love beer I would highly recommend this place. Staff were very friendly too.

Everything I look for in a Belgian bar. Great selection of drinks, friendly service (table service was available), good atmosphere and central location. Visited on a busy Sunday evening on B'twixmas (that time between Christmas and New Year). Plenty of tables and seating too which was a bonus.

Excellent beer bar with everything a beer lover could hope for: friendly service, cozy interior, diverse clientele and a large and interesting selection of beers at good prices. Highly recommended

Awesome local beer bar with a great selection of geuze and lambiek! The host was super enthusiastic about the beers and took his time to share a story or two with us.

Great local pub in Ypres ... Amazing selection of beer!

Excellent bar just off the main square, the guy who runs it is very welcoming and the beer is great. The prices are good and being a locals bar you are getting a real slice of Ypres.

Fantastic bar just off the square. A huge range of beers including a lot of local ones. The owner knows everything about them and was so welcoming. Definitely worth a visit 👍🏻

Very friendly place to visit while in Ypres. Lots of snacks on the bar all the time. Even Fries one evening. Recommended.

Great bar and top beers. Owner is super guy

Wonderful bar in Ypres. Fabulous landlord, beautiful Belgian beers, great atmosphere. Been there on our last 3 visits to Ypres and pretty certain to be going back again!

We popped in before the England game. Wanted to be respectful due to Belgium being knocked out. Started chatting wirh owner and locals and had an amazing 4hrs great fun. Would highly recommend coming here. Had some amazing Belgium beers I hadn't even tried before. Must visit.

Loved this place friendly, welcoming, helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Warm cosy pub.

When I checked in Old Tom Hotel the person who checked me in told me that the market was not on that Saturday morning and my car was fine parked in the market until 9am the next day. My car was towed at 3am 200€ later and after enduring a very rude tow truck driver, I retrieved my rental car. The next morning I complained about my unfortunate experience to the tourist office. The lady at the desk confirmed that the town's website did in fact said that the market was not on that Saturday and that I should complain to the Mayor. 15 minutes later the lady from the tourist office tracked me down in the Flanders Museum and very loudly explained that what she had said earlier was not true and it was all the hotels fault. Avoid Ypres at all costs it's all about fleecing the gullible tourists.

Useful for leaflets and maps but staff appeared disengaged and a bit grumpy. I guess it would be a perfect job if it wasn't for all the annoying tourists! 🤣

Beautiful buildings the inside is a information centre cafe there are many books gifts,cards you can also buy tickets for the Flanders museum which is just a short walk out side

Fantastic location been twice now

Great staff who are very informative

Very helpful staff. You do feel pressurised into buying something though

Very friendly people that helped with whatever problem you have and if you organize something they help you plan.

One of the more than 300 hundreds kind of beers bar that make the renown of Belgium. I share with you this rare and delicious bottle of 12 months surmatured Orval. Only a mystic handwriting compared to the standard bottle, but a real plus for the nectar.

Massively disappointed. Came here a couple of years back it was amazing. Massive range of beers service was great. Came back in July 2018 hoping to get the same service. I could not have been more disappointed service was so so was told there were no food and snacks as they’d run out the night before only to see other people get served a few minutes later.

Incredible bar. I worked out it would take me 3 and a half months of sensible drinking to get through their selection of great beers. I'm going home tomorrow and will resign from work and will be back!

Just hipster enough to be cool, not so hipster that it isn't a cosy local pub. Pool and billiards tables, pleasant host and an enormous selection of beers.

Nice and quiet place. I often come here with my friends to play pool. And there is also a giant list of beers you can drink.

An amazing selection of beers. A relaxing atmosphere, and a good pool table. What more do you need!

Lots of beer v nice barman / owner. Slightly weird place as I think it's an old shop but very pleasant

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(Translated by Google) Mainly a pint cafe, friendly staff, but that was it, the moment the manager came in the atmosphere was gone. Either the boss stays away or the people stay away (Original) Vooral een pintencafee, vriendelijk personeel maar dat was het dan ook, het moment dat de uitbater binnenkwam was ook de sfeer weg. Of de baas blijft weg of het volk blijft weg

(Translated by Google) A real bar-hopping spot. The owner is friendly. Very noisy. Not very inviting if you want to stay indoors. (Original) Echt een café voor tooghangers Uitbater wel vriendelijk Heel luidruchtig. Niet zo gezellig als je binnen wil vertoeven

(Translated by Google) Very nice café and has very tasty draft pints! The managers Rudy and Randy are also very social and nice guests. You immediately feel welcome here!!! (Original) Zeer leuk café en heeft zeer lekker getapte pinten! Ook de zaakvoerders Rudy en Randy zij zeer sociale en toffe gasten. Je voelt je hier direct welkom!!!

(Translated by Google) A very nice cafe in quiet Ypres with a nice cafe owner who knows a lot about beer. Great! (Original) In het stille ieper een heel tof cafeetje met een toffe cafébaas die veel van bier kent. Toppertje!

(Translated by Google) Friendly manager, and well performed! And he answers when you ask something! (Original) Vriendelijke uitbater, en mooi gepresteerd! En hij antwoord als je iets vraagt!

First class service. Very welcoming and flexible when we changed our booking dates. Bikes were great and the staff could not do enough to help us. Definitely recommended.

Kurt really has a great tour. He knows the history is well and can explain in English really well. The bikes were great and bar was a lot of fun. If your looking for a bike tour this is it

Three of us received e-bikes from biking box under contract for another tour company, and all 3 bikes were in bad shape. They did not have the agreed on tire repair and pump and of course we immediately got a flat. Had to limp into a small town where we found someone to repair it, but he warned us that 2 of the bikes had dangerously worn brakes! The seats were not adjusted as promised and one was loose and not fixed properly. The tires were very worn and all of them were badly underinflated. We bought some CO2 cartridges to inflate them. Note to reviewers, Biking Box is a bike rental company, not a bar. The bar is called Bike Bar and it indeed is a nice place to get a beer! But do not give Biking Box 5 stars just because you had a nice beer at Bike Bar!

Thank you for showing up and helping us get set up with bikes and more! We appreciate your flexibility and eagerness with suggestions and making sure we were well equipped to enjoy our outing. We will be back!

Went here a few times during our stay, warm welcome from the staff, good beer and hited bike on one day. Really felt comfortable drinking here.

Stumbled across this place during a family vacation. My family from the USA wanted to come over to explore Ieper as my great grandfather was stationed here in WW1. We instantly fell in love with the town and this bar. By far the best selection of local beers and customer service. We spent a good couple hours trying local brews and chatting to the knowledgeable staff. Easily a 5 star rating for me and I have plans to revisit in April.

A fabulous day out with Kurt our guide and owner of the business. Kurt is very knowledgeable and can answer all questions. He grew up on Hill 60 and there is nothing he can’t advise on, in regards to WWI etc. We had a great 6 hours cycling this very moving place. It’s an easy 40 kms ride on varying surfaces but all good. We highly recommend a guided tour if you have the time.

If you're making a trip to Ieper this bar needs to be on your list. It's an awesome place to hang out with a great selection of local drinks at a reasonable price. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We also rented bikes from here which was a great way to explore the surroundings of Ieper and I would highly recommend.

The owner was extremely helpful getting me prepared for the ride I had planned, and genuinely cared about the success of my trip above all else! The place also has great beer and a great crowd for after your ride!!

Lovely service, great beer selection. The terrace in the back is particularly nice - a little calmer and less smokey than some of the other terraces in the area. We also rented bikes, which was straightforward and a good experience.

Dropped in for a look around when visiting Ypres in March 2022. Had a lovely beer and got chatting to the owner about his proposed bike tours. Mini bike museum as well. Would love to visit again

2nd visit here and couldn't be more disappointing. Place wasn't particularly busy but waited 25mins for drinks to arrive. As a result we decided not to eat there. Young lad working seemed to be only one there and was quite disinterested. May give it a try again as think it's a great concept!

Stopped in for a coffee after the owner kindly let me dump a fully loaded bike in the garden. He kindly charged my phone after my charger conked out in the previous night's rain. Lots of decent looking beers on the menu and looks like they have a shower upstairs ffr.

Kurt is a great host and has a wealth of knowledge about the Ypres area, its history and biking in Belgium. It is a great place to hang out after a ride and have a beer or three!

Owners Gio and Hade always welcoming to the dancing Brits!

Spacious cozy folk café, where you still have the opportunity to play billiards. Spacious street terrace. Located in the center of Ypres and at affordable prices.

Very attentive and helpful.

(Translated by Google) Cozy cafe, not expensive, for real Flemish people (Original) Gezellig cafe, niet duur, voor echte Vlamingen

(Translated by Google) Friendly and the price is really reasonable (Original) Vriendelijk en prijs valt echt mee

(Translated by Google) Friendly people and a cozy neighborhood cafe (Original) Vriendelijke mensen en een gezellig buurtcafe

(Translated by Google) A guy's cream 10 out of 10 (Original) Een crème van een vent 10 op 10