Restaurants & pubs

Fancy a drink, a tasty breakfast, a hearty lunch or brunch? Then Pain Perdu, with its great atmosphere, is an absolute must!

One of the last real brown cafés in the heart of Ghent where owner Jacques has been doing whatever he pleases for the past three decades. Your...

Pub with a glorious past and a beautiful decor. The ideal place to have a chat. Known for its poetry readings, conferences, stand-up comedy,...

The home-made beef stew sauce (‘stoofvleessaus’) at De Papegaai is highly recommended. The frites here are deep-fried in vegetable oil. De...

Salon is a cosy place where you can enjoy a full breakfast, brunch or lunch, or stop by for a nice glass of wine with a snack. The coffee is...

Alternative café where you can enjoy a chat and a spot of jazz. It features one of the few remaining bumper pool tables in Ghent. It has a very...

The renovated Church of the Sacred Heart in Sint-Amandsberg, within walking distance of the Great Beguinage and Campo Santo, has been transformed...

The ice cream of Oyya is born out of love of the product, an interest in flavour combinations and a longing to explore the world and find unique...

In Talloor d’Or, Matthias and Nikki combine informal dining with culinary delights. Chef Matthias’ surprising dishes feature balanced flavour...

You'll find Bobon in the middle of the student district at the foot of the Booktower. The interior is a quirky reminder of Granny's...

At Gust, you will enjoy a delicious brunch experience with often a surprising twist. On weekdays, you can eat à la carte or enjoy extensive brunch...

Nonno serves traditional gelato. Nonno means “grandfather” and refers to the long line of ice cream chefs in the Ghent family with Italian roots...

Local residents and commuters meet each other at Eltòn. In this stylish café near the Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station, you can enjoy a...

Stroom is a new, independent brewery based in Ghent and was established by a Belgian-American duo.

Impressive and stylishly decorated Spazio24 on the edge of Ghent’s city centre serves a weekly changing lunch, combined with limited à-la-carte...

Madam Bakster is the place to be if you like tasty, but healthy food.