Restaurants & pubs

Chopinchopin is a bar and breakfast/brunch restaurant in the vicinity of St James’ Church: somewhat unconventional, a bit old-fashioned but...

Fully vegetarian restaurant on weekdays.

Keen on a sweet treat? ‘Aux Merveilleux de Fred’ is the place to be! The house specialty is the 18th-century ‘Merveilleux’, a light meringue...

Limoncello is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can even dine there if you're not actually staying at Van der Valk Hotel Gent. Its...

For many years, you could buy typical meat specialties from Ghent in this building. Meats were sold here until 2022. Please feel free to ask the...

Just a stone’s throw from the lively Vrijdagmarkt, you’ll find Café Contraire. This coffee house will win you over from the moment you step inside...

The ideal place for a relaxed breakfast in a colourful neighbourhood.

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

Julie's House is a cozy pastry house overlooking the Leie river in the middle of Ghent’s historic center, near the Castle of the Counts and...

For over 10 years, Den Hoek Af has been a go-to spot in the city of Ghent. It’s the perfect hangout for both locals and travellers. Drop by for...

Small and popular chocolate bar in the student district.

O’yo serves healthy, vegetable-based breakfasts and lunches. On the menu are pure, vegetable-based dishes and fermented food that will give you...

Vegan coffee bar, just a stone’s throw from the cultural hotspot De Krook. Here your latte comes with oat milk rather than cow’s milk. Relax in...

Keen to leave the hustle and bustle of the Ghent city centre behind for a bit, without actually leaving the city centre?

At this coffee bar/café you can enjoy a good book along with a drink or snack.

Impressive launderette with adjoining bar. Young tourists, Erasmus students and young inhabitants of Ghent come here to do their laundry while...