Huis Ter Beurze stands on Vlamingstraat, close to Bruges’ Markt. The building dates to at least 1276 and is associated with the first stock exchange on the European continent. Its historic architecture is reason enough to pause here; today, it also houses a bar with around 100 beers on the menu. Food is not served on-site, so plan to eat nearby if you want a meal with your drink.
A trading address from 1276
Huis Ter Beurze was already in business in 1276, near the Markt and the town’s trading centre. Its location also put it close to the nation houses used by merchants from Venice, Lucca, Genoa and Florence, as well as England, Portugal and Spain.
The building is associated with the first stock exchange on the European continent. A local legend tells of two foreign merchants meeting at the Ter Beurze inn. The site’s trading history gives the old building a place in Bruges’ commercial past.
The building today
The former inn is no longer an inn serving meals. It now houses a bar with around 100 beers on the menu, so it can work as a stop for a drink after seeing the building. For food, look to nearby eateries; a sports bar next door is an option if you want to follow a game.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Huis Ter Beurze?
It is at Vlamingstraat 35 in Bruges, close to the Markt.
Is Huis Ter Beurze a stock exchange?
The historic building is associated with the first stock exchange on the European continent. It dates to at least 1276.
Can you eat at Huis Ter Beurze?
Food is not served at the bar. Nearby eateries can provide snacks or a meal.
How many beers are on the menu?
The bar has around 100 beers on its menu.
