Guidebook for Ghent

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Guidebook for Ghent

Food Scene

Delicious mediterranean food. The owners are Maltese. Service is great! Be sure to make a reservation .
8 locals recommend
Villa Bardon
10 Sluizeken
8 locals recommend
Delicious 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.
23 locals recommend
De Stokerij
2A Tichelrei
23 locals recommend
Be 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.
18 locals recommend
Per Bacco
56 Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat
18 locals recommend
Italian. 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.
28 locals recommend
Aperto Chiuso
82 Sleepstraat
28 locals recommend
Italian 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.
9 locals recommend
Panda
38 Oudburg
9 locals recommend
Vegetarian linked to a store. Their daily specials are scrumptious. and if you're lucky you can sit by the water.
South of France inspired cuisine.
19 locals recommend
l'apéro d'oc
22 Ajuinlei
19 locals recommend
South of France inspired cuisine.
Our favourite Turkish restaurant. Try the Mezze. Friendly service.
Akdeniz
21 Sluizeken
Our 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 Kantienberg
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.
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.
48 locals recommend
Het Gouden Hoofd
96 Slachthuisstraat
48 locals recommend
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.
a little out of the way but not far from Portus Ganda , this is a nice café, popular with locals
48 locals recommend
Café de Buffel
19 A Gandastraat
48 locals recommend
a 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.
31 locals recommend
Otomat Gent
3 Kleine Vismarkt
31 locals recommend
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.
Our favourite on Vrijdagsmarkt. Delicious homemade lemonades and cakes and later at night the music's turned up and the party begins.
32 locals recommend
VenTura
35 Vrijdagmarkt
32 locals recommend
Our 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
27 locals recommend
Lousbergmarkt
33 Ferdinand Lousbergskaai
27 locals recommend
Local . High quality. Try the sausages from Mr Boudin, cheeses from Hinkelspel. Near Portus Ganda
Great Italian Food in the Blue House just off Graslei
OSTERIA DELICATI
17 Drabstraat
Great Italian Food in the Blue House just off Graslei
Coffee and Lunch. Near De Krook Library
35 locals recommend
Pain Perdu
9 Walpoortstraat
35 locals recommend
Coffee and Lunch. Near De Krook Library
Our favorite Thai. Scrumptoius ,spicy dishes and friendly service
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!
9 locals recommend
Frituur Tartaar
3 Heilige-Geeststraat
9 locals recommend
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!
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

Flowermarket on sundays. Very atmospheric
36 locals recommend
Kouter
150 Kouter
36 locals recommend
Flowermarket 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.
23 locals recommend
Portus Ganda
23 locals recommend
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 !
44 locals recommend
Sint-Pieters-abdij
9 Sint-Pietersplein
44 locals recommend
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 !

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.
178 locals recommend
Vooruit
23 Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat
178 locals recommend
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.
Modern Art. Great permanent collection. Interesting temporary exhibitions in the museum quarter
230 locals recommend
Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
1 Jan Hoetplein
230 locals recommend
Modern Art. Great permanent collection. Interesting temporary exhibitions in the museum quarter
Museum on industrial design
45 locals recommend
MIAT Ghent
10 Minnemeers
45 locals recommend
Museum on industrial design
Small Arts Centre. International programme and Erwin, the nicest bartender in town.
7 locals recommend
CAMPO nieuwpoort
31 Nieuwpoort
7 locals recommend
Small 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
24 locals recommend
Handelsbeurs
29 Kouter
24 locals recommend
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
City Theater. Next to the cathedral ! Check their website www.ntgent.be Dutch and international programmation. Beautiful building with a nice café.
27 locals recommend
NTGent
17 Sint-Baafsplein
27 locals recommend
City 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 !
37 locals recommend
Museum Dr. Guislain
43B Jozef Guislainstraat
37 locals recommend
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 !
Permanent collection but the temporary exhibitions are always fun. It's located very centrally
118 locals recommend
Design Museum Gent
5 Jan Breydelstraat
118 locals recommend
Permanent 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
76 locals recommend
Studio Skoop
63 Sint-Annaplein
76 locals recommend
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
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 !
62 locals recommend
Sphinx Cinema and Cafe
3 Sint-Michielshelling
62 locals recommend
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 !
A multiplex. They've got the latest blockbusters. If you're up for huge buckets of popcorn and big gulps !
68 locals recommend
Kinepolis Ghent
12 Ter Platen
68 locals recommend
A 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.
9 locals recommend
The Fallen Angels
29 Jan Breydelstraat
9 locals recommend
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.
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 !
37 locals recommend
Bakery Himschoot
1 Groentenmarkt
37 locals recommend
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 !
Our favourite bookshop. There's a coffeeshop connected to it and they serve lunches.
41 locals recommend
Paard Van Troje
113 Kouter
41 locals recommend
Our 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 Corduwaniersstraat
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
Dutch interior design and clothes. Set in the old post office
6 locals recommend
Sissy-Boy
16 Korenmarkt
6 locals recommend
Dutch interior design and clothes. Set in the old post office
Adams paradijs

Getting Around

Max Mobiel
108 Kerkstraat
The reference for your taxi
V-Tax
98 Wiedauwkaai
The 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 Vlaanderenstraat
You 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
17 locals recommend
Albert Heijn
49 Overpoortstraat
17 locals recommend
Ideal for some shopping. Budget friendly , located on the Korenmarkt
79 locals recommend
Carrefour Express
79 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
OKay Compact
5 Krommewal
6 locals recommend
Supermarket on the Kouter. Our favourite chain but more expensive than Albert Heijn. And check out their Gin Aisle. Haha
25 locals recommend
Proxy Delhaize Kouter
158 Kouter
25 locals recommend
Supermarket on the Kouter. Our favourite chain but more expensive than Albert Heijn. And check out their Gin Aisle. Haha
6 locals recommend
OKay Compact
5 Krommewal
6 locals recommend
Supermarket right down the alley in front of our street
Proxy Delhaize Academie
Supermarket right down the alley in front of our street