Cafe 't Gasthuis in Bilzen

ENJOY A WARM AND NOSTALGIC ATMOSPHERE

't Gasthuis, a Belgian cafe in a historic setting

The 17th century  guesthouse of Alden Biesen located in a green environment has truly been reborn thanks to Martin's Rentmeesterij, the nearby hotel which has refurbished the nostalgic cafe and serves  local beers and a menu full of classics from our region’s culinary history. The nostalgic interior with warm wood tones immediately gives guests a cosy home feeling. Large black-and-white photo panels on the wall show views of the Bruges brewery Bourgogne de Flandres, part of Martin's Finest Beer Selection. Not only are Martin's beers served here, but also an exquisite selection of local beers.

The cafe serves up to 90 guests, 50 on the ground floor and 40 on the first floor.  Reservations are only recommended for large groups. 

a 100% Belgian cuisine

Classic Flemish cuisine dishes

The menu of 't Gasthuis is a veritable walk through the classics of Flemish cuisine.  Making a selection is guaranteed to be tricky. Every dish is appealing. Take for example the shrimp croquettes made as a work of art. Or the vol-au-vent with fresh chicken, meatballs, mushrooms and a crispy puff pastry. The ‘Américain’ is cut by hand and seasoned to taste with, among other things, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, capers, tabasco, parsley and gherkins. The dessert menu is packed with classics: dame blanche, chocolate moelleux, tarte tatin,…

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First a school, then an inn

't Gasthuis through history

The old guest house was built in 1616 and was originally a local school. One hundred years later, the then Grand Commander Schönborn created an inn for artisans, shopkeepers, visitors and foreign personnel. Alden Biesen was often a hectic place filled with high profile guests and also all kinds of suppliers. Life got particularly lively when the Grand Commander stayed at Alden Biesen. And it still is again, everyone is welcome  for a drink, a small snack or a meal with Flemish and Belgian classics.