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Covered outdoor cafés in Ghent

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Enjoy a drink outside, even if it rains

Everyone loves having a bite to eat or a drink on a terrace. Fortunately, even with a drop of rain, many establishments in Ghent provide a covered terrace. The list below lists a few nice addresses where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Ghent, together with a coffee, aperitif or delicious meal.

Café Parti

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Café Parti

barrazza

Bar with a view of the river Lys
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barrazza

Carlos Quinto

Lunch restaurant at Vrijdagmarkt
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Carlos Quinto Gent
Carlos Quinto

Minor Swing

Small but lively jazz gem
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Minor Swing - Gent
Minor Swing

Bar and Kitchen André

To enjoy the loveliest aperitif moments
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Bar and Kitchen André

RAY

Trendy weekend bar in a greenhouse
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RAY

Alix - Maison d'Amis

Authentic dining with a twist
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Sunny party garden
Alix - Maison d'Amis

Villa Bardon

Restaurant with a homely atmosphere
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Villa Bardon

't Galgenhuisje

The smallest café of Ghent in a historical setting
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't Galgenhuisje - Gent
't Galgenhuisje

De Grill

Family restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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De Grill - Facade
De Grill

Marimain

Busy yet cosy pub with a much-loved terrace
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Marimain - Gent
Marimain

De Witte Leeuw

Gastronomic delights on the water
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De Witte Leeuw
De Witte Leeuw

Godot

Stylish restaurant with a large terrace
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Bar of Godot and man cutting meat with a meat machine
Godot

Kaffee De Planck

Amuse yourself on a barge
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Kaffee De Planck

Kruidtuin

Contemporary cuisine using fresh garden herbs
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Kruidtuin
Kruidtuin

Fou d’O

Wonderful dining along the water
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Fou d’O

Yalo restaurant & bar

Seasonal cuisine with a twist
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Bar hotel Yalo
Yalo restaurant & bar

Pakhuis

Enjoy delicious cuisine in a former warehouse
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restaurant with high ceiling in steel and glass with central staircase
Pakhuis

Ponton Gent

Enjoying your meal along the waterfront
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Ponton Gent

Brasserie Bridge

Lunch or dine on Sint-Baafsplein square
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Brasserie Bridge
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