’t Hemelrijck

Top choice in Northwest Belgium


This usually bustling tavern has a pleasant outdoor patio, cold local beer and good-value pub food including plenty of seafood and local cuisine. For many, a meal here is the reward for making an ascent to the top of the Muur. From September to June, the €15 Dagmenu (daily set lunch menu) offers excellent value.


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