Brouwershof, Douvieweg 4
Open 10.00 – 22.00. Set next to Van Eecke Brewery, round the corner from Watouplien this brewery tap features most of the brewery’s available beers including Hommelbier and the Kappitel range and beers from the associated Leroy brewery in Boesinge. It is a small, quiet place and has a terrace hidden away from the market which gives a view of the brewery. 1950s records theme. Food limited to a good selection of cheese and sausage plates. STOP PRESS under new ownership.
De Eendracht, Watouplein 7
Good locals bar serving Watou Wit and other local beers, but probably no food. May still have eccentric spinning dart board.
‘t Hommelhof, Watouplein 17
Closed Mon and Tues evening, Wed, Thurs evening, but in Jul and Aug open every. Possibly one of the greatest bier cuisine restaurants in Belgium, run by the fantastic and talented Stefaan . Podge’s Belgian Beer Tours highly recommends this place, and visits as often as possible on Tours.
‘t Ovenhuis, Watouplein 1
Sept – July closed Mon evening, Tues, Wed and Thurs evening. 7 July 2012 - Sun 2 Sept 2012 only closed Tues. Annual Holiday Closing 22 Dec 2011 - 11 Jan 2012. Café on the corner of Douvieweg and the main square, just down from Brouwershof. Was previously a bakery, hence the name. Now specializes in the local beers from Watou, namely Van Eecke and St Bernardus. Inside is traditional, with much carved wood. St Bernardus Wit & Triple on tap and the full range in bottles. Also bottles from other breweries outside Watou. Food from bread with goat cheese, steaks, fish stew and rabbit in St Bernardus beer.
Boltra Café St Georges, Watouplein 3
15 April – 14 September open every day except closed Friday until 17.00hrs. 15 September – 14 April closed Thursday daytime until 17.00hrs. New café in town which has a Boltra court for that traditional Flemish bowling game. Food available, but beer list unknown.
Tussen Dag en Morgen, Watouplein 15
1 Apr- 11 Nov Mon – Fri 0900 – 1200 and 1300 - 1700. Sat and Sun 0900 -1200 and 1300 – 1600. 12 Nov – 31 Mar closed Sun. Mainly a restaurant, but has a selection of beers, an outside terrace and they do smaller snacks.
‘t Wetshuys, Watouplein 2
15 Apr - 15 Sept open every day except Friday open from 1700. 15 Sept - 15 April closed Mon, Friday open from 1700. Annual Holiday Closing 20/01/2012 to 10/02/2012. Comfy modern café/restaurant housed in the former courthouse of Watou, and you can see the old (17th - 18th century) stone pillory with chains still on the front of the building. Albert Van Eecke, of the local brewery was responsible for the original renovation of this building. Only around 20 beers, but these include Hommel and St Bernardus Tripel on draught. Snacks and main meal cuisine menu available, including hop and beer cuisine and savoury beer pancakes!
