In de Verde is an absolute gem. Nestled in a peaceful monastery, it’s home to Westvleteren 12, which is considered the best beer in the world—and it absolutely lives up to the reputation. The setting is calm and beautiful, the beer is incredible, and the whole experience feels unique and special. If you're a beer lover or just looking for a one-of-a-kind spot in Belgium, this place is a must-visit.

A very warm welcome. The food and beer are sublime. Well worth a visit and you can buy so.e extra in the shop to take home.

This hostelry is located within Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren. We've visited afew times over many years, sometimes just for a beer or a light snack but the last couple of times for a proper lunch. The first was a very pleasant experience with a novice brother serving us who explained the menu and was completely brilliant; this time 18/09/2025 very less so. The servers, about 5 or 6 in all, were dithering around a screen showing reservations, orders etc., and none of them were serving. We had to wait quite some time for our order to be taken and found the servers to be preoccupied and not focused on the job in hand. They weren't engaging with their customers and weren't welcoming or particularly friendly. Shame. It was relief when our food and drinks arrived.

A lovely pub to enjoy great food and the exclusive Trappist Westvleteren beer. The cheese platter, bitterballen, pâté, and soup were all amazing. I was also pleasantly surprised by the coffee accompaniments — a cake, a cookie, and a chocolate. Overall, a really delightful experience!

Superb food, an impressive spacious restaurant environment. I felt very well looked after and it was a delight to drink the beer while enjoying a substantial meal. A range of abbey cheeses are available in the shop from Westmalle, Orval etc, jars of Mostard Wostyn. Suffice to say I filled my panniers prior to a cycle back to the Dunkirk ferry port.

Lovely cafe / restaurant attached to the Abbey. They serve the various westvleteren beers along with some great food. We had a seafood dish with a lovely rich sauce, served with fries.

Great place to enjoy a wonderful beer. The patio is nice with plenty of tables. The food all looked good - we had the beer board and it went well with our drinks. The gift shop inside has various items for sale along with beer to go in packs of 6. The current limit is three packs of 6 per person.

(Translated by Google) The German tower was used by the Germans during the Second World War to track aircraft from the small airfield in Poperinge. (Original) De Duitse toren werd in de tweede wereldoorlog gebruikt door de Duitsers om de vliegtuigen te volgen van het kleine vliegveld in Poperinge.

Very challenging escape house!

(Translated by Google) We played Omer with three people who already have some experience with escape rooms. We were really impressed with how great this old-fashioned cream was. The decoration is very nicely done, the puzzles are ingenious, and the atmosphere completes it. Afterwards we had a very pleasant conversation with the manager, who is very friendly and jovial. In short, highly recommended! We will definitely go back to play the Secret of Omer. Sarah, Kobe, Matthias (Original) Wij speelden Omer met drie personen die al wat ervaring hebben met escape rooms. We waren echt wel onder de indruk hoe tof deze ouderwetse room ineen zat. Inkleding is heel mooi gedaan, de puzzels zijn vernuftig, en de sfeer maakt het af. Achteraf een zeer aangenaam gesprek gehad met de uitbater, die heel vriendelijk en joviaal is. Kortom, een aanrader! Wij gaan zeker terug om het Geheim van Omer te spelen. Sarah, Kobe, Matthias

(Translated by Google) Very nice experience! Friendly staff and will help you explain what happens if you can't figure it out :) highly recommended! (Original) Zeer leuke ervaring! Vriendelijk personeel en helpt je nog eens uitleggen hoe het afloopt indien je er niet bent uit geraakt :) een grote aanrader !

(Translated by Google) A good example of "less is more". Both rooms that tell Omer's story generally have fewer technological gadgets than other rooms I have already played, but this allowed the focus to be placed on the puzzles and the story. Beautifully maintained rooms, each with original puzzles that are not too easy or difficult. There is a mysterious atmosphere that makes you not know what to expect and so you encounter a new surprise again and again. We played the room with 5 which was perfect (we escaped both rooms with about 15 minutes left on the clock, we didn't get in each other's way and everyone contributed something). After the game we had a nice chat with the GameMasters/owners and exchanged some experiences. Thank you for the nice afternoon, we will definitely come back to play the XXL room! :) (Original) Een goed voorbeeld van "less is more". Beide kamers die het verhaal van Omer vertellen hebben over het algemeen minder technologische snufjes dan andere kamers die ik al gespeeld heb, maar daardoor kon de focus mooi op de puzzels en het verhaal gelegd worden. Mooi onderhouden kamers met stuk voor stuk originele puzzels die niet al te makkelijk of moeilijk zijn. Er hangt een mysterieuze sfeer waardoor je niet weet wat je nog te wachten staat en je dus keer op keer een nieuwe verrassing tegenkomt. Wij hebben de kamer met 5 gespeeld wat perfect was (wij zijn uit beide kamers ontsnapt met nog ongeveer 15min over op de klok, we liepen niet in elkaars weg en iedereen heeft iets bijgedragen). Na het spel hebben we nog een leuke nababbel gehad met de GameMasters/eigenaars en hebben we wat ervaringen uitgewisseld. Bedankt voor de fijne namiddag, wij komen sowieso terug voor de XXL kamer te spelen! :)

(Translated by Google) Super fun to do with the family. From 9 years old to 45 - everyone could be busy with something. We enjoyed it and managed to figure it out in time (albeit with tips). Thank you! (Original) Superleuk om te doen met het gezin. Van 9 jaar tot 45 - elk kon met iets bezig zijn.we genoten ervan en raakten er tijdig uit (weliswaar met tips). Dankjewel!

(Translated by Google) Great team experience for a day with colleagues! We did the 2 Omer rooms, surprising puzzles, very well done decor and great welcome! Plus in French so it’s great 😃 I recommend 👍🏻👍🏻 (Original) Super expérience en équipe pendant une journée entre collègues! On a fait les 2 salles Omer, énigmes surprenantes, décors très bien faits et super accueil ! En plus en français donc c’est super 😃 Je recommande 👍🏻👍🏻

(Translated by Google) Secret of Omer with 3 adults and a 12-year-old child. I have already done quite a few Escape Rooms, this one is one of the better ones. Nice original puzzles, with more physical puzzles than average. Nicely made and many different rooms to go through. Unfortunately I didn't make it, but it was a great experience! (Original) Geheim van Omer gedaan met 3 volwassenen en een kind van 12. Ik heb al aardig wat Escape Rooms gedaan, deze behoort bij de betere. Leuke originele puzzels, met meer fysieke puzzels dan gemiddeld. Mooi gemaakt en veel verschillende ruimtes die je door moet. Helaas net niet gehaald, maar wel een toffe ervaring!

Visited with a Leger Beer & Battlefields Tour, the guide Marc was excellent.. explained some of what went on here, you can understand that not all those young men could stand it. When you go in to see the cells and the writings on the walls it easy to feel the desperation of acts which occurred here. Very poignant and a must see if visiting Poperinge

Very moving

Loved it

(Translated by Google) Historical place and very impressive place regarding the First World War (Original) Historische plek en heel indrukwekkende plek wat de eerste wereldoorlog betreft

(Translated by Google) Impressive. (Original) Indrukwekkend.

(Translated by Google) Wout and Bruno, thank you for the wonderful wine tour with our group of friends. Everything was perfectly organized. (Original) Wout en Bruno, bedankt voor de leuke wijntour met onze vriendengroep. Alles was super geregeld.

(Translated by Google) Had a super fun day with good service and top locations. Nice explanation and pleasant driver. The picon route is highly recommended. (Original) Super leuke dag gehad met goeie service en top locaties. Mooie uitleg en aangename driver. De piconroute is een echte aanrader.

(Translated by Google) What a fantastic experience working with this company. Everything was arranged down to the last detail. (Original) Wat een fantastische ervaring om met dit bedrijf op pad te gaan. Alles was tot in de puntjes geregeld.

(Translated by Google) On 4/12 we had a pleasant and tasteful birthday with the wife, our 4 children and Bruno, a big thank you (Original) Op 4/12 met het vrouwtje een prettige en smaakvolle verjaardag gehad samen met ons 4 kinderen en Bruno, een dikke dank u wel

(Translated by Google) It was a beautiful day with the hosts of Rondje Westhoek. Highly recommended. (Original) Het was een prachtige dag met de gastheren van rondje Westhoek. Een absolute aanrader.

(Translated by Google) Just do it!! 😁 (Original) Gewoon eens doen!! 😁

Very good forest. The only downside is that some signs of the routes are incorrect.

Ol boomn. Khate boomn.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful walking route in the forest, well marked and quite walkable. Walking tip: depart from church in Elverdinge via walking junctions (12 km) (Original) Mooie wandelroute in het bos, goed aangeduid en vrij goed bewandelbaar. Wandeltip: via wandelknooppunten vertrekken vanaf kerk in Elverdinge (12km)

(Translated by Google) Nice walk, via junctions, with the dogs (Original) Mooie wandeling gedaan, via knooppunten, met de honden

(Translated by Google) A very pretty forest with a few pastures, very few people, two or three benches. It’s true that it’s muddy, hiking shoes required. You should probably avoid going there after heavy rain. We saw two deer and several hares. (Original) Une très jolie forêt avec quelques pâtures, très peu de monde, deux ou trois bancs. C’est vrai que c’est boueux, chaussures de rando obligatoires. Il faut sans doute éviter d’y aller après une grosse pluie. Nous avons vu deux biches et plusieurs lièvres.

(Translated by Google) A lovely walk, mostly through the woods. A reasonable distance, with opportunities for restrooms and food and drinks at the inn "De Vuile Seule" near the parking lot. All in all, highly recommended! (Original) Mooie wandeling, meestal door het bos. Redelijke afstand en gelegenheid tot toiletbezoek en eten en drinken in de herberg "De vuile Seule" nabij de parking. Al bij al, een aanrader!

(Translated by Google) Less known means less people, which means you can enjoy nature more. (Original) Minder bekend betekent minder volk waardoor je meer kan genieten van de natuur.

Reservations are highly recommended as this restaurant can get very busy especially on public holidays and weekends. The service was amazing. Highly skilled and friendly staff. We were very pleased to see young staff who were absolute professionals. The food was good, too. We chose the tasting menu and were not disappointed. The only minor issues for us were the waiting time between courses…and it was rather noisy as there was a table of 8-10 pax who were talking quite loud in such a small space. So perhaps ask for a quiet area, meaning not to be around big tables, when making the reservation.

Hands down one of the best tasting menus we’ve ever had and offered at quite a reasonable price. If you are anywhere nearby it is a must go.

Definitely the best experience in food and customer care. The maîtresse took really good care of me, anticipating what I could have needed, and suggested the right "food path" to explore the capabilities of the chef. Looking forward to meeting her again and eating the delicacies they will prepare.

Tasty dining in great atmosphere. The welcoming and apero in the comfy ‘living room’ was top. Only minor remark was the room temperature during the meal in the front room.

Very Fancy experience. The customer service was superb.

Excellent and warm welcome. Very nice food and beautiful salon with fireplace.

Good Food

Loved the food. It was good. Great place to eat. Because of the exchange rate it was expensive though

Steak👌

Perfect 👍

(Translated by Google) This place had been on our list of restaurants to visit for a while and it did not disappoint: - tasty and diverse flavors - surprising composition of dishes - friendly service and pleasant atmosphere (Original) Deze plek stond al eventjes op onze lijstje van te bezoeken restaurants en stelde niet teleur: - lekkere en uiteenlopende smaken - verrassende samenstelling van gerechten - vriendelijke bediening en aangename sfeer

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, we look back on our visit to Hartig in Poperinge with mixed feelings. The food was tasty and refined, but because we had to wait more than an hour for our starter (!) we were so starved that everything might have tasted good at that moment. I had made a reservation for 7:30 PM and we didn't get our starter served until 8:40 PM. Then we had to wait until 9.45 pm for our main course. Really not okay. Top notch: the Namur wine from Chateau de Bioul. The temperature in the restaurant was also not pleasant. At first it was too hot and when the air conditioning was finally turned on, it became way too cold. Moreover, the acoustics left much to be desired, making it difficult for us to hear each other. Conclusion: very tasty food, had to wait far too long. (Original) Helaas kijken we met gemengde gevoelens terug op ons bezoek aan Hartig in Poperinge. Het eten was lekker en verfijnd, maar doordat we meer dan een uur moesten wachten op ons voorgerecht (!) waren we zo uitgehongerd dat op dat moment wellicht alles goed gesmaakt zou hebben. Ik had gereserveerd om 19.30u en we kregen pas om 20.40 ons voorgerecht geserveerd. Vervolgens was het wachten tot 21.45u op ons hoofdgerecht. Echt niet ok. Wel top: de Naamse wijn van Chateau de Bioul. Ook de temperatuur in het restaurant was niet aangenaam. Eerst was het te veel te warm en toen dan eindelijk de airco opgezet werd, werd het veel te koud. Bovendien liet de akoestiek te wensen over waardoor we elkaar moeilijk konden verstaan. Conclusie: heel lekker eten, veel te lang moeten wachten.

(Translated by Google) Really good restaurant, delicious dishes for a fair price, highly recommended, best to make a reservation (Original) Echt goed restaurant heerlijke gerechten voor eerlijke prijs echt aanrader best reserveren

(Translated by Google) Wow, we had dinner with seven people last night, the service was excellent, very tasty, and there were no long waits. Definitely recommended, and worth repeating. Top chef👌 (Original) Wauw gisteravond gaan eten met 7personen topbediening,heel lekker,geen lange wachttijden. Zeker aanrader voor herhaling vatbaar. Topchefkok👌

Every aspect of our stay was terrific, from the friendliness of all of the staff to the surprises like the well-appointed outside areas by the pool and hot tub. Inside and outside self-serve bars/fridge on an honor system - who does that!!??!!

A real beauty in the city of Poperinge. Absolutely can recommend this cosy and -yes- romantic little hotel. A good hotel, what does it need? Clean rooms. A bit of luxury - like a spa bath in the room or a jacuzzi outside, maybe a small swimming pool? Then a little cosy outdoor bar, with self-service? A well maintained garden? The possibility to take a massage? Friendly staff, for sure. Good breakfast, absolutely. An eye for detail. Maybe a sense of living for a few days in a castle. And if you really want, a touch of decadency, like champagne for breakfast. If that defines a top hotel, well, then this one ticks all the marks. Brilliant. Thank you for hosting us!

very good. Wonderfull massage by professionals. Splendid kitchen and services. Missing sauna and hamam and fitness room. For this price it could be included. Interior and exterior style of decoration is a micmac of lots of things, not really inline and too much. Drinks outside is self-service and very limited in choices.

Stayed only 1 night over the weekend and it was SUPERB! It was the first time I booked at Hotel Manoir Ogygia but not the last time, I will definitely come back to this really romantic, peaceful hotel, with very friendly staff, excellent service, the most delicious dinner I ever tasted (thanks to the chef cook owner Kris) , the hospitality of the hostess Carmen, the lovely rooms, very nice and cosy, the decorations all done by Carmen with good taste and eye for detail, only superlatives for this luxuary hotel. Definitely a must for anyone looking for peace, romance and inspiration. Roelandt A. stayed 23-24/02/2019

A very well appointed hotel which has been wonderfully decorated by the owner. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious particularly the suites. Breakfast is superb.

Most amazing place I have ever stayed in. You receive so much love from the owners, heartwarming.

Beautiful rooms and wonderful food in the restaurant. We loved the whole experience in this magical place!

Super great restaurant in the Westhoek! Would recommend to eat.

Invited by friends. Simply astonishing... A wonderful, sophisticated event. Food, beverage, location, ambiance all perfect. Thank you. x

Once again, a top experience. Thanks

Love it!

Top!!!

(Translated by Google) Very tasty food in a beautiful setting!!! (Original) Heel lekker gegeten in een mooi kader!!!

This is a must visit when doing the great war somme region. Look out for the Happy Hoppers, run by volunteers who are happy to see you, make a killer cup of tea. The house has to be explored and will give you a good understanding of "The everyman club".

Talbot House is an incredible place, full of history and atmosphere, but what made our visit truly special was Simon’s tour. He has a real gift for bringing the past to life – not just with facts, but with moving stories, humour, and warmth. We felt transported back in time and could almost imagine the soldiers finding comfort here during such dark days. The house itself is beautifully preserved and so evocative, but Simon’s passion and knowledge made it all the more powerful. This was one of the most memorable and meaningful tours we’ve ever done. Absolutely recommend both Talbot House and Simon’s superb guiding – a must-visit

A magnificent trip back to the days of WW1. This place oozes history and hospitality. The staff are mostly volunteers and were all wonderful! I can’t wait to go back

No words can describe this hidden gem. Worth every cent of the 12€ entry fee. So many improvements made to the whole experience of this TOC H home. Please visit and support.

The museum is quite expensive in respect to others but it's very interesting seeing a different perspective on the war, the collection of photos on display were superb and very moving

Well worth a visit, large museum and the house to explore, relax in the garden with a cup of tea and find dutchess the kitten!

Amazing history and amazing staff if only the WORLD was run by Talbot House !!! Have stayed many times over many years

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, the benches in the courtyard invite you to relax. (Original) Mooi, de zitbanken op het binnenplein nodigen je uit om eens tot rust te komen.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant location with courtyard garden....relax! (Original) Aangename lokatie met binnentuin....rustig vertoeven!

Everything you need to know about one of the more important ingredients of beer can be found here. It gives a nice overview of both the history, the production and processing of hop.

The place is gorgeous. They could have put some efforts in explaining the technique of growing hop, biology...The audio level. of the guides is quite low. It s a lot of short explanation maybe a few longer one could be more comfortable to listen.

It's an okay museum. A bit too dark. I was expecting more. Very friendly and helpful receptionist. In the times of corona they let disrespectful guys with a cigarette in their mouth to use the toilette. We can't breath anyway due to mask we use. Outrageous!

Free 30 minutes parking outside but I recommend taking a bit longer. ,60€ got me about 90 minutes and only 6€ for the museum. It also includes English audio guide through the tour.

Really enjoyed this museum. Very informative, we were able to listen to an English audio guide as we walked around which everyone was able to use (kids were aged from 5-17). It would have had 5 stars there were more English translations on the information displays.

Very good insight into the local hop industry, amazing museum on 3 floors, from a once working mill, lovely cafe also just across the courtyard.

Great place. Very historical and educational. Highly recommend to visit this place.

Ok

(Translated by Google) Beautifully authentic and majestically decorated, well preserved. (Original) Mooi authentiek en majestueus ingericht, goed bewaard.

(Translated by Google) Very nicely maintained church. Beautiful statue of Mary (Original) Heel mooi onderhouden kerk. Prachtig mariabeeld

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church, (limited) parking next to the church. (Original) Mooie kerk, (beperkte) parkeergelegenheid naast de kerk.

(Translated by Google) Here I come to my senses. (Original) Hier kom ik tot bezinning.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Très beau

Absolutely amazing food by excellent staff. Waitress went out of her way to translate the menu and keep all customers happy. Her recommendation for the fish platter was truly excellent. Will definitely call in again when in the area.

Very helpful staff and the food was delicious

Absolutely fantastic! The staff were so helpful and the food was beyond excellent! We cannot fault this place at all

Just take the menu of the day. That is always good value for money.

Good average graded place to eat beef

Best snookerplace in town!

Top super perfect

Great food, very kind waitress, very cozy place. There were two annoying, loud, smelly and perverted drunkards at the table next to us though

Excellent food, generous portions and really friendly staff. Thank you.

Found this restaurant last minute. The food was delicious, the portions were large and the service was fantastic.

Friendly staff. Sometimes lacking some experience. But great food and big portions.

Really good fresh food, friendly staff, fast serving and free drink on takeout!

Very friendly. Many classic Chinese dishes. On a high side with prices.

One of the better Chinese restaurants. Food takes a bit longer than average to reach the table though.

An unexpected gem! The staff was very courteous and the room I stayed in had a fabulous secluded outdoor deck. My dinner was the best I had in nearly two years in Belgium. I highly recommend a stay.

This is an amazing hotel. The service from the staff was second to none. The room had a huge terrace and well appointed bathroom. I ate in the restaurant which was very good quality and good value. Its right in the centre of town, you can park in the market square easily. A characterful and cosy well run hotel. Highly recommended

Nice modern hotel, and the restaurant was exceptional. The summer tasting menu came packaged with our room and, between my wife and I, we were able to taste all of the offerings. Everything they served was delicious! Good selection of local beers as well.

Wow! This is hotel perfection! A beautiful suite for our family of four. Staff are so welcoming, friendly and kind. The restaurant is outstanding with delicious food and a marvelous range of drinks. Breakfast was lovely. Highly, highly recommended!

We stopped off here for a drink in our free time on our guided visit of sites in Poperinge, 7 thirsty lads we sat down in the outside area at the front of the premises and were quickly attended to by a very nice waitress, we all ordered drinks from a decent menu of beers and whilst drinking we chatted and considered staying here for lunch.. as we were finishing our fist drinks the bar person/ waitress who had been flitting in and out appeared to have disappeared we gave it a few minutes but no one else appeared and so we decided to go elsewhere for something to eat and better service. I went in and paid the bill the place wasn't overly busy.. the bar person was very polite, I did try to say we would have eaten had there been service but she just shrugged.

We went for a meal here in 2015, I meant to write a review then but only thought about it when my wife and I were discussing the best restaurants we have been to over 35 years, this one is right up there as being memorable, we visited as my grandfather then aged 18 spent his first night in Poperinge in 1916 so the whole area felt special. The meal was absolutely fantastic and so were the staff, we initially thought that the steaks were a bit small, however the waiter came back with 2 more large steaks, the chef wanted to make sure that they were cooked to our liking. The whole atmosphere was memorable. A very big thank you and apologies for not writing this review sooner.

The hotel is clean and I like its style. The stairs to the rooms are a little steep, which is a problem when you have to bring up the luggage. I cannot judge the service received during my staying : due to Covid I was the only guest, so basic breakfast and fix menu for dinner. Anyway the food was good.

Renting an E-step is an awesome way to explore the surroundings. Even though most of the activities has do be done in group, this one has no minimum. We did the tour with 2 and had lots of fun. In total, the tour took us about 3 hrs, with a break at a cafe. So totally worth the money too

We rented electric off-road steps for a ride. Steps were limited to 25km/u, which was on the low side but not so much that it spoiled all the fun. We had a great time. The ride itself was through some pretty countryside (blue mountainbike loop).

Amazing organisation that plans great activities. Perfect for bachelor parties and other group activities in the Westhoek

Nice place, away from any busy city. A lot of different activities possible, perfect for a team event. The lasertag was a lot of fun and driving with the quads was ok (they cannot go too fast)

Nice place to do some outside Adventure. They have lots of things to do, like quads, heights parcour, a large Lake, electric off-road steps etc...

Our son did the high ropes with class as a birthdayparty. The all loved it. Very friendly and correct ! (as always)

Fun adventure park. Though the field to do activities (we did highland games) turns to mud very quickly. So be prepared to get dirty.

(Translated by Google) Very special museum, quiet and beautiful, also beautiful garden the temporary exhibition is an added value. (Original) Heel bijzonder museum, rustig en mooi, ook prachtige tuin de tijdelijke tentoonstelling is een meerwaarde.

(Translated by Google) In one word, beauty! Great architecture with a human dimension, a beautiful garden and really interesting work by Lucien De Gheuse. Entrance fee 10 euro and the visit will surely make you happy! (Original) Jedním slovem nádhera! Skvělá architektura s lidským rozměrem, krásná zahrada a opravdu zajímavé práce Luciena De Gheuse. Vstupné 10 euro a návštěva vám určitě udělá radost!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful house, beautiful and versatile art on display - wonderfully narrated by a motivated couple. Thank you very much and we will be back! There is still so much to discover... (Original) Prachtig huis, prachtige en veelzijdige kunst te zien - heerlijk verteld door gemotiveerd koppel. Hartelijk dank en we komen terug! Er is nog zoveel te ontdekken...

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum in the artist's home and studio. Beautiful collection with temporary exhibitions. Relaxing garden. Take the time to visit. Worth it. (Original) Zeer mooi museum in het woonhuis en atelier van de kunstenaar. Prachtige collectie met tijdelijke tentoonstellingen. Rustgevende tuin. Neem de tijd om langs te gaan. De moeite waard.

(Translated by Google) What a creative mind Lucien De Gheus must have had! After the warm welcome and expert tour, you will leave the museum full of inspiration! Following the exhibition with contemporary ceramics, the picture was completed. Congratulations! (Original) Wat een creatieve geest moet Lucien De Gheus wel gehad hebben! Na het hartelijk onthaal en de deskundige rondleiding, verlaat je het museum boordevol inspiratie! Aansluitend de tentoonstelling met hedendaagse keramiek, maakte het plaatje compleet. Proficiat!

(Translated by Google) A fantastic discovery for us: an artist's house built with warm materials, attention to detail, and a beautiful studio. A friendly welcome from dedicated volunteers who were happy to explain everything… Lucien De Gheus's work is incredibly diverse, with a sense of humor, incredible imagination, and a deep understanding of materials. We visited during the "Fugues and Blue Tits" exhibition… a beautiful dialogue between De Gheus's ceramics and contemporary artists, a subtle arrangement! We'll be back… (Original) Fantastische ontdekking voor ons, een kunstenaarshuis gebouwd met warme materialen, zin voor detail en prachtig atelier, een vriendelijke ontvangst door gedreven vrijwilligers die ons met plezier een woordje uitleg gaven…heel divers werk van Lucien De Gheus, zin voor humor en ongelooflijke verbeelding en kennis van materialen. Hebben het bezocht tijdens de expo “fuga’s en pimpelmezen” … mooie dialoog tussen het keramisch werk van De Gheus en hedendaagse kunstenaars, subtiele opstelling! Wij komen terug…

(Translated by Google) Very interesting tour by an enthusiastic couple who have experienced a lot with Lucien, and are also part of the board who can use all the help. Have already done a titanic job. Frans and Chris (Original) Zeer interessante rondleiding door bevlogen koppel die zelf veel hebben meegemaakt met Lucien, en ook deel uit maken van het bestuur die alle hulp kan gebruiken. Hebben al een titanenwerk verzet. Frans en Chris

Great place to visit for a battlefield tour. You could spend a long time here their are about 10755 war graves. Recommend a visit.

A huge CWGC cemetery with thousands of headstones. There’s also an information visitors’ centre, car park, and toilet facilities. A humbling place to visit.

Such care shown to these graves is a testament to the appreciation still felt by the people. A beautiful place for the bones of my great uncle Thomas George Taylor to rest.

Very well looked after and maintained, I liked how they had a variety of different country's represent, in and outside of the commonwealth. The museum was also very interesting and told us a lot about WW1

One of the biggest British cemetery in the Ypres area. Interesting visitors centre for context and history. Especially the time bar with statistics is visually impressive. Also a small area for graves of Chinese labour force, in the back, left side.

Fantastic visitors cemetery, and floral arrangements.

@Jeff M - Photos Added, don't think it was Grave 18a? Possible 36? But I dont really know how the counting system works.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church both inside and out. (Original) Piękny kościół i z wewnątrz i na zewnątrz.

(Translated by Google) The old church, partly from the 13th and partly from the 15th century, restored in 1893 and extended in 1910, was destroyed during the First World War. Reconstruction in 1924. (Google translation) The old church, partly from the 13th and partly from the 15th century, restored in 1893 and enlarged in 1910, was destroyed during the First World War. Reconstruction in 1924 (Original) L'ancienne église, en partie du XIIIe et en partie du XVe siècle, restaurée en 1893 et ​​agrandie en 1910, a été détruite pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Reconstruction en 1924. (Traduction Google) The old church, partly from the 13th and partly from the 15th century, restored in 1893 and enlarged in 1910, was destroyed during the First World War. Reconstruction in 1924

(Translated by Google) spirituality and history (Original) spiritualité et histoire

I had a wonderful experience at Bistro Houblon. The atmosphere is absolutely charming, with a cozy and welcoming vibe that makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in. The staff provided fantastic service — they were attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. And the food… simply excellent! Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm ambiance, outstanding service, and delicious food.

Superb food and friendly service from Sabrina, Kurt, Keira & the team (hope I've spelled your names ok).

Super friendly owner, beautiful cafe and most of all delicious food. Personally I can't recommend the ribs enough there so delicious and quite cheap mixed with fries and salad it's honestly super good. Overall the atmosphere in the cafe is nice on most days.

Very very NICE people . They love strangers and know how make you feel like in home

Very nice good service,reasonable prices👍

Prima restaurant

Dinner at Bistro Houblon felt like walking into a friend’s house where everyone somehow already knows your name. There’s a quiet confidence in how they do things here: lights low enough to relax you, music that fills the gaps in conversation, and staff who move with that calm precision of people who actually care about what they’re doing. The meal unfolded at the perfect rhythm, no rush, no waiting too long, just that effortless timing you rarely see anymore. Each plate looked like it had been thought through, not just cooked. The flavors made sense together, nothing shouting for attention, everything balanced. By the end, it felt less like a restaurant visit and more like a small reminder of how good it feels when every detail simply works.

Top. Bbq idea is great. You will enjoy it

The best

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(Translated by Google) Despite the fact that we did not make a reservation and arrived in the middle of the evening service, we were still given a table. We enjoyed an extensive fondue dish with vegetables and fries as desired. There was also more than enough meat provided (+- 12 heads of cattle per person). People are very friendly. The interior is certainly unique with the extractor hoods (for BBQ) in the middle of the establishment above the tables. The menu is not very extensive, but is full of less obvious dishes (BBQ, grill plate, fondue,...). It is absolutely no ordinary restaurant, but a unique concept. But there are also some downsides: - There is NO bicycle shed. - Parking spaces are very limited. - Some dishes (e.g. BBQ) must be reserved in advance. - Most dishes are for 2 or 4 people. So you always have to eat the same thing as a couple... And as a couple you can't choose some dishes. If there are 3 of you, you all have to eat the same thing... There are a few dishes for 1 person, but they are less extensive and less luxurious than the other dishes. (Original) Desondanks het feit dat we niet hebben gereserveerd en midden in de avondservies toekwamen, kregen we alsnog een tafeltje. We hebben genoten van een uitgebreide fondueschotel met groentjes en frietjes a volonté. Er was ook meer dan genoeg vlees voorzien (+- 12 stukken vees per persoon). Men is er erg vriendelijk. Het interieur is zeker uniek te noemen met de afzuigkappen (voor BBQ) midden in het etablissement boven de tafels. De menukaart is niet erg uitgebreid, maar staat vol met minder voor de hand liggende gerechten (BBQ, grillplaat, fondue,...). Het is absoluut geen gewoon restaurantje, maar een uniek concept. Maar er zijn ook enkele minpuntjes: - Er is GEEN fietsenstalling voorzien. - De parkeergelegenheden zijn erg beperkt. - Sommige gerechten (bv. BBQ) moet je vooraf reserveren. - De meeste gerechten zijn vanaf 2 of 4 personen. Je moet dus altijd hetzelfde eten als koppel... En als koppel kan je sommige gerechten dus ook al niet kiezen. Als je met 3 bent moet je alle drie hetzelfde eten... Er zijn wel een paar gerechten voor 1 persoon maar die zijn minder uitgebreid en minder luxueus als de andere gerechten.

(Translated by Google) Just a truly fantastic restaurant. You feel welcome, and the food is truly amazing. Everything is top-notch. One of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Thank you!!! (Original) Gewoon een oprecht tof mooi restaurant. Je voelt je welkom, en het eten is echt super. Alles top. Een van de betere restaurants die ik ooit heb mogen bezoeken. Bedankt!!!

(Translated by Google) BBQ at the table, retro Westhoek environment, great chef, tasty Picon, could use a little more meat (Original) Bbq aan tafel, retro westhoek omgeving, toffe chef, lekkere Picon, mocht iets meer vlees

Fantastic tour and great to hear and see the history of St. Bernardus and how this is related to West-vleteren. Modern brewerey and on working days you can see the botteling process from above!

Absolutely wonderful visit. We stayed for three hours on the rooftop terrace and ate very well [drank even better!!] on Wednesday 24 June but as we missed the shop opening hours [it closed whilst we were blissfully unaware a few meters upstairs] we returned today to raid the shop!! An absolute asset to the area and such a stunning locality it is too!

The tour here is excellent value for money. You admission is for the tour with an electronic tour guide, two tokens to sample the beers on offer and a 5 euro discount voucher in the shop. The tour and story is fascinating and very interesting and well executed. You get to see the bottling flier from a gallery, which good to see. The restaurant is very nice with a huge space of glass with a view off the countryside and the hops growing in the fields below. The menu is varied, snacks or full hot meals. It was very busy so service maybe slow as l counted only 4 waiting staff in the floor. It was busy. A fabulous place to visit and to eat. My only complaint is that the waiting staff could smile a little… Getting fed up with visiting great places with miserable staff. SMILE. We are spending money and keeping you in a job!!

Absolutely stunning amalgamation of traditional and contemporary. Great rooftop bar overlooking the hop field, amazing service, fantastic beers, great shop with lots of merchandise. Looking forward to testing the hotel too!

Really nice brewery and tour! The tour was great for the history of the brewery, but they focus less on how the beer is made compared to other breweries.. Incredibly cheap for what you get though.. 2 free beers at the end, and a beer package of 4 beers and a glass to take home! Definitely worth a visit if you love their beer!

Nice tour, huge facility, great roof top bar!

Fairly typical large brewery. Self guided tour. Great tasting room.

(Translated by Google) Nice forest for walking. We come here a lot with our dog. It's not very big, but it's fun and there are places to eat and drink. Nice roads with bridges and small forest roads. There are also parts where you can ride your mountain bike. So that's a bonus too. (Original) Leuk bos om te wandelen. Wij komen hier veel met ons hondje. Het is er niet heel groot maar het is leuk en er is een eet en drink gelegenheid. Leuke weggetjes met bruggetjes en kleine bosweggetjes. Ook zijn er delen waar je met je mountainbike mag doorrijden. Dus dat is ook mooi meegenomen.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful park with beautiful paths, very practical for mothers or fathers who want to walk their child in a stroller. Furthermore this park (Original) Beau parc avec de belles allées très pratique pour les mamans ou les papas qui souhaitent promener leur enfant en poussette. En outre ce parc

(Translated by Google) Pleasant small forest with 2 picnic tables. Paths are nicely marked for both cyclists and walkers. No bins at the picnic tables only at the parking. (Original) Aangenaam klein bos met 2 pique-nique tafels. Paden zijn mooi aangeduid zowel voor fietsers als wandelaars. Geen vuilbakken aan de pique-nique tafels alleen bij de parking aanwezig.

(Translated by Google) Small piece of forest with areas of replanting. Half-timbered house. Beautiful views of Northern France from Café De Helleketel. (Original) Klein stukje bos met stukken heraanplanting. Vakwerkhuisje. Vanaf café de helleketel mooie zichten op Noord-Frankrijk.

(Translated by Google) Nice forest to come to your senses, there was little cloud which was also great.. (Original) Leuk bos om tot bezinning te komen,was weinig wolk ook super ..

(Translated by Google) Small but nice. When visiting, paths were not really easy to walk due to fallen branches. (Original) Klein maar fijn. Paden waren bij bezoek wel niet echt vlot bewandelbaar door afgevallen takken.

(Translated by Google) Hilly walk with sometimes beautiful views, great biodiversity of trees and plants. You can also regularly spot deer there. Large parking lot at the entrance. (Original) Heuvelachtige wandeling met soms mooie vergezichten, grote biodiversiteit aan bomen en planten. Je kan er ook regelmatig reeën spotten. Grote parking aan de ingang.

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful inn on the edge of the Helleketelbos. From the terrace we had a beautiful view over the Heuvelland. Hostess Rosalien pampered us, and Chef Peter can cook! The shrimp croquettes score high in our Top 10 in Belgium. (which we have been keeping track of since 2011...) The pork cheeks were amazingly tender and full of flavour, and served with a sauce to die for! The fresh vegetables provided a nice contrast. It's also nice that you can just order a simple scoop of delicious vanilla ice cream here for dessert, genius. We had a delicious meal here in April 2024. (Original) Mooie herberg aan de rand van het Helleketelbos. Vanaf het terras hadden we een schitterend uitzicht over het Heuvelland. Gastvrouw Rosalien heeft ons in de watten gelegd, en Chef Peter kan kóken! De garnaalkroketjes scoren hoog in onze Top 10 van België. (die we al sinds 2011 bijhouden...) De varkenswangetjes waren formidabel zacht en vol van smaak, en geserveerd met een saus om je bord bij af te likken! De verse groentjes zorgden daarbij voor een mooi contrast. Ook mooi dat je hier voor het dessert nog gewoon een simpel bolletje lekker vanille ijs kunt bestellen, geniaal. Wij hebben hier in april 2024 heeeerlijk gegeten.

(Translated by Google) We made a reservation in advance with a group of 16 people, and we were able to specify everything we wanted to eat in advance. The food was delicious, and the "Schelle van de Zeuge" (sowing a sow's dish) is highly recommended. The service was friendly and they also took our plans for the day into account. (Original) Voordien gereserveerd met een bende van 16 personen, alles op voorhand kunnen doorgeven wat we wouden eten. Heel lekker eten, een echte aanrader is de 'schelle van de zeuge'. Vriendelijke bediening en heeft ook rekening gehouden met onze planning voor die dag.

(Translated by Google) Warm welcome and top service, friendly waitress. We had a great time, top notch cuisine, the chef visits you to see if it is going well and I appreciate the initiative. We spent the night in a camper van right next to a great mobiresto! (Original) Accueil chaleureux et service au top, serveuse sympathique. Nous avons passé un excellent moment, cuisine au top, le chef vous rend visite pour voir si cela ce passe bien et j’apprécie l’initiative. Nous avons passé la nuit en camping car juste à côté un super mobiresto!

(Translated by Google) We are staying in the area for a few days and I felt like having cheese or shrimp croquettes. It's been a long time since I've eaten such delicious freshly prepared croquettes! Also fresh fries, homemade mayonnaise and a delicious Boshoeve beer, the owners are hospitable and jovial and when the weather is good there is a large terrace with a beautiful view. (Original) We verblijven paar dagen in de streek en ik had zin in kaas- of garnaalkroketjes. Lang geleden dat ik nog zo'n heerlijk versbereide kroketjes heb gegeten! Ook verse frietjes, zelfgemaakte mayonaise én een lekker Boshoevebier erbij, de uitbaters zijn gastvrij en joviaal en bij goed weer is er een groot terras mét prachtig vergezicht.

Great place! the food was on its own level, and it's reasonably priced (approx 30 eur a main course). The service is also excellent, but their English command was limited. We had a fantastic time :)

This is a really hard restaurant for me to rate. If it was in Denmark, it would definitely be 4 starts given the value for money. However, being in Belgium changes things a bit. The food was mostly good (except for the first course which was terrible) and the service was top notch. The environment would have been perfect if not for some of the other costumers that kept blatantly starring at my table sometimes. Maybe they were not used to foreigners and specially the ones that do not dress up super formally for a 75 euro dinner. I am probably not going back, but you should. The food is definitely not bad and you might have a different impression than I did.

For years now we visit Watou for the beautiful art and poetry festival and have dinner at restaurant Hommelhof. This is a beer restaurant. Almost everything is cooked and prepaired with Belgium beer. The presentation of the food is nice and it taste great. We had half a lobster, lamb and beeramisu, indeed tiramisu with beer. The bitters in this dish really added some extra flavour that cuts through the sweet. Again a fine dining experiance.

Wonderful cosy restaurant in Watou. Wait staff are very friendly and attentive, the food is amazing and the beer list extensive. Not the cheapest place but you get great value for your money anyway. We had an excellent amuse bouche and charcuterie gratis before entrees. Portions are generous, and beer is used in a lot of the dishes. Show up early or make a booking, recommended to anyone in the area.

This place is just perfect!!!! Every time a pleasure to eat and drink here. Very good cuisine and excellent choice of beers and wines. Taste the Cuvée 't Hommelhof!

Great food, wonderful ambiance and must visit for any true Belgian beer devotee.

Since summer 2022 this is no longer the famous beer restaurant it used to be! Name and interior still the same but that’s all. Still a decent place for a simple lunch or dinner. Large portions. Friendly staff.