Bruges/Brugge is an amazing place, the market isn't!

We have been to Bruges/Brugge many times. It is an amazing place. We always drive and use the uderground car park, five minutes from the main square. The canal trips are a great way to see the city, the horse and cart rides are a great way to the city but we would never recommend you go just for the Christmas market, because it is pretty poor as far as markets go. However, seeing Bruges/Brugge at Christmas time with all the buildings lit up, is worth it. The best restaurants are not in the main square and those tend to be more expensive. Walk further out and you won't be disappointed. There are amazing chocolate shops but the beer is cheaper if you buy from a beer warehouse. One of the best is on the border with France. The best place to have beer is the 't Brugs Beertje at 5 Kemelstraat, not far from the main square. It's open from 4pm but closed Wednesdays. They sell 300+ beers and a bit of food! Enjoy.