Eating & Drinking

Belga Queen

Graslei 10, 9000 Ghent
This imposing 13th century Grain warehouse has undergone a major transition in recent years to become one of Ghent's most fashionable restaurants. The Belgian cuisine is given a very national touch through the addition of beer to numerous dishes. High-quality products are chosen with care from local suppliers. The wines come from Belgian producers and the Ponti coffee is from a selection of 'pure Arabica' coffee beans from various continents and roasted locally. All these characteristics make the brasserie Belga Queen the ambassador of "Made in Belgium". A brasserie for a business dinner or for a meal with friends and family. visit website»

The House of Eliott

Jan Breydelstraat 36, 9000 Ghent
This is a delightly decorated restaurant with an edge of Edwardian eccentricity. Located by the canal this stylish bistro serves the very best in Belgo-French fusion cookery.Try its 'Dining with a Heart' menu where a proportion of the cost of the meal is donated to charity. Mouth-watering executions elaborately and brilliantly presented will do more than just excite your palate. Open daily from 12.00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to late except Tuesday and Wednesday visit website»

't Dreupelkot

Groentenmarkt 12, 9000 Ghent
One of Ghents most notable bars, t'Dreupelkot is well known for its exciting range of over 200 exotic jenevers. Many of t'Dreupelkot's jenevers are home distilled and come in all forms of flavours and strengths. Some are subtly flavoured with herbs and spices others come in a more concentrated form, which are guaranteed to provide a warm glow! Try the delicious tasting vanilla and chocolate flavours. Don't expect to find a large bar though, this place is tiny but its lack of size is more than compensated with its characteristic Ghent charm and shouldn't be missed.

Brasserie Pakhuis

Shuurkenstraat 4, 9000 Ghent
Well located just off the main shopping street in Ghent, Pakhuis serves a fantastic fusion of Italian and French food. Delicious fish dishes are a great speciality and watch out for the whole lobster! Local people of Ghent also frequent this restaurant which is always a good sign. Its oyster and seafood platters are delicious but try its baked ham in a mustard sauce, or Flemish favorites like waterzooï and garnaalkroketten (shrimp croquettes). The Brasserie was originally a 19th century warehouse but has been beautifully restored. Stylish features complement the smart clientele that dine here even if it's just for an afternoon tea or late night drink. visit website»