Guidebook for Ghent
Food Scene
Delicious mediterranean food. The owners are Maltese.
Service is great!
Be sure to make a reservation .
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Villa Bardon
10 SluizekenDelicious mediterranean food. The owners are Maltese.
Service is great!
Be sure to make a reservation .
Be Sure to make a reservation. It's set in an old jenever factory so the setting alone is worth the visit.
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De Stokerij
2A TichelreiBe Sure to make a reservation. It's set in an old jenever factory so the setting alone is worth the visit.
Italian. In summer great terrace in the courtyard. Not far from Bar Bidon.
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Per Bacco
56 Sint-JacobsnieuwstraatItalian. In summer great terrace in the courtyard. Not far from Bar Bidon.
Italian in Sleepstraat. Open kitchen.
Terrace in courtyard in summer.
There's a Fiat in their display.
Be sure to make a reservation.
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Aperto Chiuso
82 SleepstraatItalian in Sleepstraat. Open kitchen.
Terrace in courtyard in summer.
There's a Fiat in their display.
Be sure to make a reservation.
Vegetarian linked to a store.
Their daily specials are scrumptious. and if you're lucky you can sit by the water.
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Panda
38 OudburgVegetarian linked to a store.
Their daily specials are scrumptious. and if you're lucky you can sit by the water.
l'apéro d'oc
22 AjuinleiSouth of France inspired cuisine.
Akdeniz
21 SluizekenOur favourite Turkish restaurant. Try the Mezze.
Friendly service.
Behind the Sint Pietersabdij.
On summer days they've got a terrace next to the water.
They serve food but just a drink is just fine.
Ideal for dinner before catching a blockbuster at Kinepolis.
Geuzenhuis V.Z.W.
9 KantienbergBehind the Sint Pietersabdij.
On summer days they've got a terrace next to the water.
They serve food but just a drink is just fine.
Ideal for dinner before catching a blockbuster at Kinepolis.
It's a little out of the way but worth the detour. Set in the old meat district of Ghent.
The specials are written on the wall tiles, not far of is De Buffel.
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Het Gouden Hoofd
96 SlachthuisstraatIt's a little out of the way but worth the detour. Set in the old meat district of Ghent.
The specials are written on the wall tiles, not far of is De Buffel.
a little out of the way but not far from Portus Ganda , this is a nice café, popular with locals
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Café de Buffel
19 A Gandastraata little out of the way but not far from Portus Ganda , this is a nice café, popular with locals
It's always busy here and no wonder: they make the most original pizza's: try the 'Little Red Courgette' or 'Give Pears a Chance'. The crust is made with Duvel Beer. No reservations just show up and wait , it's worth it.
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Otomat Gent
3 Kleine VismarktIt's always busy here and no wonder: they make the most original pizza's: try the 'Little Red Courgette' or 'Give Pears a Chance'. The crust is made with Duvel Beer. No reservations just show up and wait , it's worth it.
Our favourite on Vrijdagsmarkt. Delicious homemade lemonades and cakes and later at night the music's turned up and the party begins.
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VenTura
35 VrijdagmarktOur favourite on Vrijdagsmarkt. Delicious homemade lemonades and cakes and later at night the music's turned up and the party begins.
Local . High quality.
Try the sausages from Mr Boudin, cheeses from Hinkelspel. Near Portus Ganda
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Lousbergmarkt
33 Ferdinand LousbergskaaiLocal . High quality.
Try the sausages from Mr Boudin, cheeses from Hinkelspel. Near Portus Ganda
OSTERIA DELICATI
17 DrabstraatGreat Italian Food in the Blue House just off Graslei
Pain Perdu
9 WalpoortstraatCoffee and Lunch. Near De Krook Library
Phaya Thai restaurant
Our favorite Thai. Scrumptoius ,spicy dishes and friendly service
You re ideal place to get some stoverij, mussels or Gentse Waterzooi
Just right in front of Cathedral
Suierfriendly service
De Rechters
You re ideal place to get some stoverij, mussels or Gentse Waterzooi
Just right in front of Cathedral
Suierfriendly service
Frituur Tartaar in Ghent is an absolute gem! The crispy fries are perfectly cooked, and the snacks are delicious. The friendly service and quick delivery complete the experience. A must-visit for anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying fry experience in Ghent!
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Frituur Tartaar
3 Heilige-GeeststraatFrituur Tartaar in Ghent is an absolute gem! The crispy fries are perfectly cooked, and the snacks are delicious. The friendly service and quick delivery complete the experience. A must-visit for anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying fry experience in Ghent!
A new place in town. Friendly service and dumplings to die for. And a scrumptious seaweed salad
Ideal for a quick bite and affordable
Dumpling Delight Gent
A new place in town. Friendly service and dumplings to die for. And a scrumptious seaweed salad
Ideal for a quick bite and affordable
Sightseeing
Kouter
150 KouterFlowermarket on sundays.
Very atmospheric
Linger here on a sunny day.
It's our local yacht port. Beautiful houses on both sides of the water and if your lucky you'll find Kiosko open.
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Portus Ganda
Linger here on a sunny day.
It's our local yacht port. Beautiful houses on both sides of the water and if your lucky you'll find Kiosko open.
Temporary exhibitions in the most beautiful setting.
There's a garden attached with a vinery.
We love it !
Combine it with Geuzenhuis or Bar Jan Cremer !
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Sankt-Peter-Abtei
9 Sint-PieterspleinTemporary exhibitions in the most beautiful setting.
There's a garden attached with a vinery.
We love it !
Combine it with Geuzenhuis or Bar Jan Cremer !
Arts & Culture
I work here
Arts Centre. The cafe is highly recommended and they have a beautiful terrace that gives out on a vertical terrace.
They also have a theatre hall and a concert hall.
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Vooruit
23 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatI work here
Arts Centre. The cafe is highly recommended and they have a beautiful terrace that gives out on a vertical terrace.
They also have a theatre hall and a concert hall.
Modern Art. Great permanent collection.
Interesting temporary exhibitions in the museum quarter
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Kommunales Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst
1 Jan HoetpleinModern Art. Great permanent collection.
Interesting temporary exhibitions in the museum quarter
MIAT Gent
10 MinnemeersMuseum on industrial design
Small Arts Centre. International programme and Erwin, the nicest bartender in town.
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CAMPO nieuwpoort
31 NieuwpoortSmall Arts Centre. International programme and Erwin, the nicest bartender in town.
Concertvenue connected to a great restaurant. Classical , jazz rock and pop in an exquisitebuilding right in the heart of Ghent , next to the opera.
Check out : www.handelsbeurs.be
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Handelsbeurs
29 KouterConcertvenue connected to a great restaurant. Classical , jazz rock and pop in an exquisitebuilding right in the heart of Ghent , next to the opera.
Check out : www.handelsbeurs.be
City Theater. Next to the cathedral !
Check their website www.ntgent.be
Dutch and international programmation. Beautiful building with a nice café.
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NTGent
17 Sint-BaafspleinCity Theater. Next to the cathedral !
Check their website www.ntgent.be
Dutch and international programmation. Beautiful building with a nice café.
Quaint museum outside city borders.
Take tram 1 to get there.
Temporary exhibitions always link between art and madness. Linked to a psychiatric hospital. Worth the visit !
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Museum Dr. Guislain
43B Jozef GuislainstraatQuaint museum outside city borders.
Take tram 1 to get there.
Temporary exhibitions always link between art and madness. Linked to a psychiatric hospital. Worth the visit !
Permanent collection but the temporary exhibitions are always fun. It's located very centrally
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Designmuseum Gent
5 Jan BreydelstraatPermanent collection but the temporary exhibitions are always fun. It's located very centrally
Entertainment & Activities
Arts Cinema : specialises in indie film but has also the better blockbuster on offer.
Don't skip their Cafe. Marlene Dietrich watches while you drink a Westmalle or one of their gin's
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Studio Skoop
63 Sint-AnnapleinArts Cinema : specialises in indie film but has also the better blockbuster on offer.
Don't skip their Cafe. Marlene Dietrich watches while you drink a Westmalle or one of their gin's
Our favourite hangout.
Great cinema right in the centre of town. Don't miss the view as you come out.
The cafe serves coffees and selected gin's.
Goodlooking staff !
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Sphinx Cinema and Cafe
3 Sint-MichielshellingOur favourite hangout.
Great cinema right in the centre of town. Don't miss the view as you come out.
The cafe serves coffees and selected gin's.
Goodlooking staff !
A multiplex.
They've got the latest blockbusters. If you're up for huge buckets of popcorn and big gulps !
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Kinepolis Gent
12 Ter PlatenA multiplex.
They've got the latest blockbusters. If you're up for huge buckets of popcorn and big gulps !
Shopping
Don't leave Ghent without browsing in this quaint shop. You'll find the funniest , original gifts and postcards for friends and family you left home.
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The Fallen Angels
29 Jan BreydelstraatDon't leave Ghent without browsing in this quaint shop. You'll find the funniest , original gifts and postcards for friends and family you left home.
Quaint old bakery. On Sundays form an orderly queue to get your croissants in this tiny shop and don't forget to get cuberdons (typical Ghent sweets) from the vendor outside. Also delicious tarts !
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Bakery Himschoot
1 GroentenmarktQuaint old bakery. On Sundays form an orderly queue to get your croissants in this tiny shop and don't forget to get cuberdons (typical Ghent sweets) from the vendor outside. Also delicious tarts !
Our favourite bookshop.
There's a coffeeshop connected to it and they serve lunches.
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Paard Van Troje
113 KouterOur favourite bookshop.
There's a coffeeshop connected to it and they serve lunches.
it's a bit like Diagon Alley , Melanie's got exclusive wines a huge selection of herbs , exotic rice , a great selection of beers, etc... She looks a bit like somebody from the Harry Potter movies too but don't tell her I said so ! Worth a stop
Melanie's World Of Wine And More
7 Corduwaniersstraatit's a bit like Diagon Alley , Melanie's got exclusive wines a huge selection of herbs , exotic rice , a great selection of beers, etc... She looks a bit like somebody from the Harry Potter movies too but don't tell her I said so ! Worth a stop
Sissy-Boy
16 KorenmarktDutch interior design and clothes. Set in the old post office
Adams paradijs
Getting Around
Max Mobiel
108 KerkstraatV-Tax
98 WiedauwkaaiThe reference for your taxi
You can rent a bike at €17 a month.
You can recognise the bikes with the blue fronttire
Swapfiets Gent
54 VlaanderenstraatYou can rent a bike at €17 a month.
You can recognise the bikes with the blue fronttire
Essentials
Ideal for some shopping. Budget friendly , located on the Korenmarkt
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Albert Heijn
49 OverpoortstraatIdeal for some shopping. Budget friendly , located on the Korenmarkt
Carrefour Express
OKay Compact
5 KrommewalSupermarket on the Kouter.
Our favourite chain but more expensive than Albert Heijn.
And check out their Gin Aisle. Haha
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Proxy Delhaize Kouter
158 KouterSupermarket on the Kouter.
Our favourite chain but more expensive than Albert Heijn.
And check out their Gin Aisle. Haha
OKay Compact
5 KrommewalProxy Delhaize Academie
Supermarket right down the alley in front of our street