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The Drifter

Cocktail bar at the Castle of the Counts
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Terrace at cocktail bar The Drifter
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Exotic bar with an outlandish decor in Tiki style. Rum cocktails, including the infamous Mai Thai.
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The Drif­ter

Gent
9000 Steendam 53
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The Drifter
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The Castle of the Counts

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Design Museum Gent: modern meets history

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