't Nieuw Walnutje

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Restaurants · Historic centre

't Nieuw Walnutje

$$ · ModerateLeashed only

A traditional Flemish restaurant in the historic center known for mussels, Flemish stew (stoofvlees) and Belgian classics. It is recommended in dog-travel guides as a welcoming Bruges lunch spot for owners dining with their dogs. Cozy wood-panelled dining rooms and terrace seating serve classic Belgian fare year-round.

Why it made the list

Classic Flemish comfort food in a hospitable room where a well-behaved dog is a normal guest.

Good to know before you go

Dogs are accepted in the dining room and terrace on a leash per dog-travel guides; opening hours were not published on the source consulted, so verify locally.

Practical notes

  • Order the stoofvlees with fries
  • Ask for a corner table off the doorway

What is available on site

  • Dogs indoors

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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