10 Best Places To Eat and Drink in Ghent
Pop in for a snack or linger for a meal of freshly made and steamed dumplings. It was so good I ate here twice!
Highgate 9, 9000
While this is a tourist hotspot the fries are worth the hype. People watch in the heart of the city while enjoying authentic Belgian fries. This was my first stop when I got the city.
Groentenmarkt 20, 9000
Run by two native Ghent brothers with their tapas based on the food of the Canary Islands. Be sure to book a table ahead through their website.
Haringsteeg 7, 9000
Flemish stew is a famous dish in this region cooked with Belgian beer and served with fries. This stew was originally invented by peasants, cooking with beer made the meat edible.
Korenmarkt 10, 9000
Enjoy authentic and delicious food based on Beirut cooking traditions. Sample multiple small plates to get the full variety of the menu.
They have fantastic non-alcoholic drinks!
Donkersteeg 3, 9000
Step back in time at the oldest bakery in town. Enjoy fresh bread, tarts, cookies, and other fantastic baked goods. It’s definitely worth waiting in line!
Groentenmarkt 1, 9000
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This institution sits on the Friday Market (Vrijdagmarkt) and has more than 500 beers on tap.
Vrijdagmarkt 50, 9000
This pub has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and is in the heart of the old city. Try the typical Flemish bar snack of cheese with mustard and celery salt (it’s surprisingly delicious with a cold beer).
Groentenmarkt 5, 9000
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant
Beautiful pub on the River Leie with a great selection of Belgian beer. Sit on the patio or inside for views and people-watching.
Groentenmarkt 9, 9000 Ghent
Self-Guided Chocolate Tasting Tour
Pick on type of chocolate you’d like to try at every place to really get into the chocolate tasting mood. Also, try the “wild” flavors…they might surprise you!
Walpoortstraat 11/A, 9000 Ghent
Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke
Sint-Baafsplein 15, 9000 Ghent
Burgstraat 151, 9000 Ghent
Mageleinstraat 46, 9000 Ghent