Before 1914 Ypres (Ieper) was a prosperous provincial town but it was subject to repeated attacks during the First World War which left it effectively destroyed by shelling. It took around 40 years to rebuild with many of the properties in the beautiful Grote Markt painstakingly recreated in the traditional 13th Century Gothic style. The Cloth Hall is arguably the towns most outstanding symbol of its triumph over adversity and this striking building now houses a museum remembering those who died in the war. The town is a popular stopping point for people visiting the nearby war cemeteries and every day at 8pm the Last Post is played by buglers at the Menin Gate to commemorate those who died. In this handy guide, we've provided details of what we consider to be the Top 10 best beer bars/cafes to visit during your stay. You'll also find details of the breweries that are open for tours, the top monuments, attractions and museums that you can visit and the best bottle shops in town. Our aim is to provide the perfect companion for any keen beer tourist during their stay. Ypres (Ieper) is a bustling market town situated in the north east of Belgium near to the border with France. By car Ypres is well connected on the N8, N37 and N38 roads and a short distance from the A19 motorway. Ypres train station is in easy walking distance from the town centre. From there you can catch direct train services to Kortrijk (about 30 minutes away), Ghent (one hour away), and Poperinge (about eight minutes). In order to get to Brussels (1½ hours away), Bruges (1¼ hours away ), Antwerp (two hours away) and Ostend (also two hours away), you will need to change at Kortrijk.