Guidebook for Gent
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot Club Gent
2 SchuddevisstraatjeNice atmospheric Jazz bar! Heated terrace in winter!
Very local and nice bar, some days with live music! not far from my place
41 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Hotsy Totsy
1 HoogstraatVery local and nice bar, some days with live music! not far from my place
Friendly staff! Nice terrace with blankets on the curbside, good fresh mint thee and croque Cravate in cosy bar in student area
6 người dân địa phương đề xuất
captain Cravate
69 NederkouterFriendly staff! Nice terrace with blankets on the curbside, good fresh mint thee and croque Cravate in cosy bar in student area
Typical Belgian watering hole 'bruin café' with lots of beers and actually mostly local visitors closing the place
't Floere Foefke
3 MolenaarsstraatTypical Belgian watering hole 'bruin café' with lots of beers and actually mostly local visitors closing the place
Cosy bar/restaurant that is nicely filled every night, candle light all over and nice Chili con carne or spaghetti!
38 người dân địa phương đề xuất
De Walrus
497 Coupure LinksCosy bar/restaurant that is nicely filled every night, candle light all over and nice Chili con carne or spaghetti!
Atmospheric bar in the student area with lots of cosy corners and sofas
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
De Geus van Gent
9 KantienbergAtmospheric bar in the student area with lots of cosy corners and sofas
Cosy small bar with good Gin and spirits! Friendly couple behind the bar and a nice terrace with a view over the Count's castle (Gravensteen)
30 người dân địa phương đề xuất
De Alchemist
3 RekelingestraatCosy small bar with good Gin and spirits! Friendly couple behind the bar and a nice terrace with a view over the Count's castle (Gravensteen)
a tourist must, order a famous big 'Kwak' and see what happens
41 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Dulle Griet
50 Vrijdagmarkta tourist must, order a famous big 'Kwak' and see what happens
Vintage - seventies bar with an unrestrained atmosphere
11 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Pink Flamingo's
55 OnderstraatVintage - seventies bar with an unrestrained atmosphere
De Nieuwe Onvrije Schipper
7 KorenleiCosy downstairs bar with some party games
Dance the night away at this bar on the Vlasmarkt, the place to party until the early hours AND the end place of all parties during Gentse Feesten
133 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Charlatan
6 VlasmarktDance the night away at this bar on the Vlasmarkt, the place to party until the early hours AND the end place of all parties during Gentse Feesten
Pole Pole Café
8 LammerstraatCocktailbar with a Spanish vibe!
Order one of the more than 200 kinds of typical local spirits from Belgium called 'jenever' (brandy) They are served as shots and be careful... the alcohol percentage is averagely 40 %
35 người dân địa phương đề xuất
't dreupelkot
12 GroentenmarktOrder one of the more than 200 kinds of typical local spirits from Belgium called 'jenever' (brandy) They are served as shots and be careful... the alcohol percentage is averagely 40 %
Jazzcafe the size of your livingroom , extra cosy in wintertime with lots of candles. Live performances in the weekends
40 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Minor Swing
56 OttograchtJazzcafe the size of your livingroom , extra cosy in wintertime with lots of candles. Live performances in the weekends
Translated: the waterhouse at the beerside
this says it all! 18 beers on draught and 180 Belgian beers on bottle!
27 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant
9 GroentenmarktTranslated: the waterhouse at the beerside
this says it all! 18 beers on draught and 180 Belgian beers on bottle!
Don't be scared by the trolls , in this ancient merchant's house you will find a large collection of beers...although there are cheaper places to try them, it is a nice bar
42 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Trollekelder
4 Walter De BuckpleinDon't be scared by the trolls , in this ancient merchant's house you will find a large collection of beers...although there are cheaper places to try them, it is a nice bar
Pub with food & books , magazines and boardgames with live gigs sometimes in the weekends
17 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Café de loge
5 AnnonciadenstraatPub with food & books , magazines and boardgames with live gigs sometimes in the weekends
Very cosy and fancy cocktailbar in a cellar! A classic or let the bartender make you something you like! (sour, sweet, bitter,... ) ask and with their lab coats they will create a glass from heaven!
Old Fashioned
19 HoogpoortVery cosy and fancy cocktailbar in a cellar! A classic or let the bartender make you something you like! (sour, sweet, bitter,... ) ask and with their lab coats they will create a glass from heaven!
Food Scene
De Gekroonde Hoofden
4 BurgstraatBest ribs in town!
place not so far from my place, easy to have a good cup of coffee and relax
55 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Café Labath
1 Oude Houtleiplace not so far from my place, easy to have a good cup of coffee and relax
Reserve your table because this place is always full! Good and fresh burgers but also some other suggestions on the menu
27 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Café René
2-4 Gebroeders VandeveldestraatReserve your table because this place is always full! Good and fresh burgers but also some other suggestions on the menu
This travellers cafe/restaurant has a nice Hemingway kind of Cuban bar vibe... good cocktails, appetizers and food, always nicely full in weekends
84 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Mosquito Coast
28 HoogpoortThis travellers cafe/restaurant has a nice Hemingway kind of Cuban bar vibe... good cocktails, appetizers and food, always nicely full in weekends
Very cosy outside terrace!
Try the raspberry smoothie or one of the nice coffees! Super friendly staff
79 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Simon Says
8 SluizekenVery cosy outside terrace!
Try the raspberry smoothie or one of the nice coffees! Super friendly staff
Probably the best coffee in town? Who knows... this is a very authentic coffeehouse with a bit of a nostalgic feel
38 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Mokabon
35 DonkersteegProbably the best coffee in town? Who knows... this is a very authentic coffeehouse with a bit of a nostalgic feel
Nice tapasbar, with a terrace on the curbside. Always something original to accompany your wine, cava, or fresh beer
19 người dân địa phương đề xuất
l'apéro d'oc
22 AjuinleiNice tapasbar, with a terrace on the curbside. Always something original to accompany your wine, cava, or fresh beer
Nice buckweat pancakes in this Breton pancake house!
All sorts of combinations, hearty or sweet variations! Ideal on a drowsy day
9 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Gwenola
66 VoldersstraatNice buckweat pancakes in this Breton pancake house!
All sorts of combinations, hearty or sweet variations! Ideal on a drowsy day
Till mid 19th century this was the public house of the Socialistic party, now you can enjoy a drink and a snack inside or on the terrace where they also have a hanging garden. (Student area)
178 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Vooruit
23 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatTill mid 19th century this was the public house of the Socialistic party, now you can enjoy a drink and a snack inside or on the terrace where they also have a hanging garden. (Student area)
Very very good Sicilian restaurant! One of the best in town! All organic produces, the chef prepares everything with lots of care...so it takes a while but hey, dolce far niente
21 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Il Mezzogiorno Ristorante
17 BaudelokaaiVery very good Sicilian restaurant! One of the best in town! All organic produces, the chef prepares everything with lots of care...so it takes a while but hey, dolce far niente
Chilean cocktail bar where you can also taste the Chilean cuisine...
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
El Negocito
121 BrabantdamChilean cocktail bar where you can also taste the Chilean cuisine...
Potatolicious
196 SteenwegThe name says it all...
Classy place to have a drink and a nice restaurant when price is not that important!
The architecture in this old warehouse alone is worth the visit!
63 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Pakhuis
4 SchuurkenstraatClassy place to have a drink and a nice restaurant when price is not that important!
The architecture in this old warehouse alone is worth the visit!
Surinamian bar and restaurant with typical dishes and cocktails... a nice outside terrace.
The plates are not very big but try a nice typical cocktail!
B&B Faja Lobi
31 TarbotstraatSurinamian bar and restaurant with typical dishes and cocktails... a nice outside terrace.
The plates are not very big but try a nice typical cocktail!
Burger restaurant with also a selection of American imported beers... in case you've tried already ALL the Belgian ones :p
34 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Uncle Babe's
2 SluizekenstraatBurger restaurant with also a selection of American imported beers... in case you've tried already ALL the Belgian ones :p
nice pub with a religious theme and a nice terrace on the inner court.
Different dishes and weekly specials, also ideal for a quick bite
37 người dân địa phương đề xuất
't Oud Clooster
5 Zwartezustersstraatnice pub with a religious theme and a nice terrace on the inner court.
Different dishes and weekly specials, also ideal for a quick bite
Nice bar-restaurant in an old distillery, very snugly atmosphere!
55 người dân địa phương đề xuất
MULTATULI
40 HuidevetterskaaiNice bar-restaurant in an old distillery, very snugly atmosphere!
Fair and honest place...good coffee and chocolate milk at a democratic price!
Filled with books to read on the spot or buy to continue reading at home :)
11 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Huize Colette
6 BelfortstraatFair and honest place...good coffee and chocolate milk at a democratic price!
Filled with books to read on the spot or buy to continue reading at home :)
Best (and almost only) rooftop terrace in Ghent!
Have a drink here , make sure you have a reservation on a beautiful summer day! Food is bit overpriced and not the best in town...stick to drinks
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Gaston rooftop bar & restaurant Gent
8 HurstwegBest (and almost only) rooftop terrace in Ghent!
Have a drink here , make sure you have a reservation on a beautiful summer day! Food is bit overpriced and not the best in town...stick to drinks
Everything Else
Too crowded over at the Graslei?
Go inside this museum and mention you are here for the small cafe in the nice innercourt ('t is voor et cafeetje')
Nostalgic prices for a good beer, closes early!
55 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Nhà Alijn
65 KraanleiToo crowded over at the Graslei?
Go inside this museum and mention you are here for the small cafe in the nice innercourt ('t is voor et cafeetje')
Nostalgic prices for a good beer, closes early!
The sun is out? Everyone in Ghent gets out to their own 'beach'!
Take some beers, friends, frisbees,... and simply enjoy summer!
16 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Playground Camping Blaarmeersen
16 CampinglaanThe sun is out? Everyone in Ghent gets out to their own 'beach'!
Take some beers, friends, frisbees,... and simply enjoy summer!
Best and legendary chips ! After a good night out , save some room after all that beer for some delicious Belgian fries ! Try the "Julien" as a tribute to the founder of this iconic monument in Ghent!
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
De Gouden Saté
28 Sint-PieterspleinBest and legendary chips ! After a good night out , save some room after all that beer for some delicious Belgian fries ! Try the "Julien" as a tribute to the founder of this iconic monument in Ghent!
a tranquil place once you pass through the gates of this beguinage...
In summer take your picknick and go sit in the grass at the back of the beguinage...summer in Ghent at it's best!...ssst secret
17 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Begijnhof O.L.V. ter Hoyen / Klein Begijnhof Gent
77-273 Lange Violettestraata tranquil place once you pass through the gates of this beguinage...
In summer take your picknick and go sit in the grass at the back of the beguinage...summer in Ghent at it's best!...ssst secret
Sightseeing
When you want to understand and get a good overview of the history of Ghent and all the -sometimes juicy and fairytale like- stories visit this brand new museum of the city of Ghent! Very dynamic!
143 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Bảo tàng Thành phố Ghent STAM
2 GodshuizenlaanWhen you want to understand and get a good overview of the history of Ghent and all the -sometimes juicy and fairytale like- stories visit this brand new museum of the city of Ghent! Very dynamic!
Discover our very own Medieval castle which used to be the home of the Count of Flanders... (Count's castle)
Nice view from the towers and a special torturing room... be sure to get out!
210 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Gravensteen
11 Sint-VeerlepleinDiscover our very own Medieval castle which used to be the home of the Count of Flanders... (Count's castle)
Nice view from the towers and a special torturing room... be sure to get out!
The whole area around your Airbnb stay caries the name of this 2 Medieval towers (end of 15th Century) The river Lieve used to stream beneath it and it was a settlement to defend the old city canal
Rabot
The whole area around your Airbnb stay caries the name of this 2 Medieval towers (end of 15th Century) The river Lieve used to stream beneath it and it was a settlement to defend the old city canal
Ghent was the first city where the Industrial Revolution started on the continent! Learn all about this industrial history and textile heritage which made the city one of the most important in the1900
45 người dân địa phương đề xuất
MIAT Ghent
10 MinnemeersGhent was the first city where the Industrial Revolution started on the continent! Learn all about this industrial history and textile heritage which made the city one of the most important in the1900
Shopping
This shop has been around since 1790 and sells the famous and delicious Ghent mustard Tierenteyn. They sell it in a light grey stone bottle and once tried you will never have Dijon mustard again!
27 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Tierenteyn-Verlent
3 GroentenmarktThis shop has been around since 1790 and sells the famous and delicious Ghent mustard Tierenteyn. They sell it in a light grey stone bottle and once tried you will never have Dijon mustard again!
Vintage or kitsch from the 18th century till the sixties... cheap or very expensive, go have a look if you like a special souvenir
9 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Fallen Angels
29 Jan BreydelstraatVintage or kitsch from the 18th century till the sixties... cheap or very expensive, go have a look if you like a special souvenir
Every Sunday morning there is a second hand bookshop in this street along the river, have an aperitif with tapas at L'apero D'oc afterwards
16 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Ajuinlei
AjuinleiEvery Sunday morning there is a second hand bookshop in this street along the river, have an aperitif with tapas at L'apero D'oc afterwards
Best bookstore in town! And good news, there is also a nice bar inside to make sure if you've found the right book!
41 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Paard Van Troje
113 KouterBest bookstore in town! And good news, there is also a nice bar inside to make sure if you've found the right book!
Arts & Culture
One of the oldest museums in Belgium (1798) more than 300 paintings, sculptures, tapistries from the Middle Ages till early 20th century.
Free every Sunday: 10am - 13pm!
125 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Museum Voor Schone Kunsten
1 Fernand ScribedreefOne of the oldest museums in Belgium (1798) more than 300 paintings, sculptures, tapistries from the Middle Ages till early 20th century.
Free every Sunday: 10am - 13pm!