A charming underground bar (mind your head on the way in and out) where on the wall beer placards…read morecompete for space with paintings (as you would expect given the name). I enjoyed a beer called Omer, which I saw mentioned at a few bars as a 'new beer'. Was pretty decent. Disclaimer This cafe is known to like Jazz. The reviewer did not hear any jazz during his visit so this did not feature in his review. The reviewer will not be held liable for any damages caused by or for any adverse reactions to jazz from anyone who visited the cafe based on qype reviews.

Jazz, blues, soul, six beers on draught and about another 70 bottled. Only slightly out of the way,…read moremostly locals (who are very friendly!), and a very nice bloke who runs the bar. One of the best bars in Brugge.

Terrific place two blocks from Vrijdadmarkt that you'd likely never find. Outdoor and indoor…read moreseating always packed even on weekdays past 11pm. Jazz music playing in the background , a trombone and saxophone on the wall, requisite photos of Louie and Etta on the walls, etc. Its all locals, but they are all friendly and will talk to you if you talk to them. It's not a tourist trap, and it's not 400 years old, but it has a vibe that keeps me coming back. If you are staying at the Ghent River Hotel it's two blocks past it, and you must stop in for a lemon Genever.

Awesome cult- & jazzbar in original 20s-30s atmosphere, nearby the historical center of Ghent. I…read moreheard in the early days it used to be a club with exclusive memberships, only accessible for artists, architects, writers, etc., philosophing, smoking and drinking until morning hours around the pooltable. Started by Johan and Guido Claus, brothers of famous Hugo. You like Edith or miss Fitzgerald? Or rather a burlesque show with live music and swinging people, within a decor of a temporary art exhibition and dark pictures of Al Capone and Mata Hari? Check the event schedule on facebook, join barladies Marie and Lara at the authentic long copper bar, and ask for a 'real' scoth or one of the dozens of fine Belgian beers! And call me if you drop by, i'll probably join (for the 1000th time) ;)

Atmosphere is the key to this place. Bartender plays jazz records. Decent but limited selection of…read moreBelgian beers. I had a Duvel Tripel Hop. Great for having a conversation. Sit and talk with a friend, admire the photos and the artwork. They even have a pool table. Well worth seeking out for a drink or two. Enjoy!

Good place for fan of rock music. Large choice of cocktails, some draught beers as well. If you're…read morea fan of Jaegermeister, they serve it here too (by shoot or by meter)

The ONLY place to catch live blues music in Ghent! It is a bit like a dive bar, but the place is…read morepacked whenever there is live music. Of our 3 evenings in the city, we spent 2 of them here! The open mike night is incredible, with a rock solid opening band that then backs up solo musicians. We could easily have stayed until closing, but after a few Belgian beers and jet lag, we reluctantly bid our farewell. The drinks are great here too, plus there is food to be had.

So many good beers on tap. All of them are Belgian. Highly recommend the sweet cherry beer (#8 at…read morethe bar). Bar tender is really nice too