Of course the 1898 would have a wonderful bar! I received drink tickets through my hotel booking,…read morebut ended up staying for another round and snacks, as the vibe was really cute! I wish I was in to craft cocktails a bit more, because they all looked amazing and thoughtfully put together.

A super popular, high end cocktail bar in the beautiful (hogwarts-like) post hotel. There's usually…read morea line to enjoy these creative concoctions so you may have to wait. The place is pretty small. Tip: they save a couple of tables for hotel guests so be sure to let them know if you are a guest (like us!) We tried a couple delicious cocktails-Birds and the bees, (gin-bases) and Lucky Luke (bourbon-centric). Not cheap but hey, it's just money, you can make more, plus you are on holiday-it's ok to live a little. The 18c science / cobbler shop is a plus too. There's even a real fireplace that was in use on a chilly night in December but this place is the very definition of cozy. Highly recommended

What a wonderful cocktail bar!…read more The space is intimate with seats ensured for every guest so no one is standing. The staff are experts and the cocktails were wonderful. I would recommend adding this to your travel plans when visiting Ghent.

One of the best bars I've ever been to--wish I could go back!…read more What makes their drinks great is all the ingredients is fresh and drinks made with lots of care. The menu is unique and you have a lot to choose from--don't feel afraid to ask the staff for recommendations. They are very sweet, passionate and knowledgeable. Please try the Hylde-- it's my favorite. Made with elderflower and Jenever (a local equivalent to gin). If you're up for something fun and strange -- they have a fantastic drink made from asparagus juice and horseradish. If you're in the area and I mean anywhere in Belgium -- highly recommend making your way to this place. It's a gem!

I passed this place earlier in the day and knew I wanted to come back at a later point. Ended up…read moregoing there for a cocktail after dinner. Was able to read my book at the bar! Reminds me of a place I used to frequent in college in Greensboro, North Carolina, that no longer exists. If this place had a bakery during the day, it would be the ideal business I'd want to start! It checks all the boxes. Loved to see it so busy both during the day and at night. No pictures because it was pretty dark in there but I enjoyed my Tom Collins!

I just had a quick coffee here, but totally fell in love with this place. If I lived in Ghent, I…read morewould be here all the time. Now I just have to wait until my next visit to enjoy this wonderful vibe! An entire huge wall covered with bookshelves of used books. A long bench against the other wall. Small cosy tables. A few coffee tables with cute armchairs. Further inside are high tables, more of a bar ambient. Modern cosy decoration. Nice jazzy music. Good coffee. Kind and efficient service. But mostly, really, it's about the vibe. Think all book lovers would understand what I mean, it's an instant feeling of well-being as you walk in and see, smell and feel all of these books. Love, love, love. Most of the books are in Dutch, but they also have quite a few English and French ones.

It's not a nice bar. But I would totally recommend it for the one and only reason that the…read morecocktails you find there are really NOT to be found anywhere else!!! Greatest tip: get a stool at the bar and watch the super quick bar tenders fixing ridiculously cool cocktails. Would not go there twice but definitely a must see once if in Ghent!!

Nice little bar located at front of castle in Ghent. They're not have food here, but they do have a…read morevery nice drinks and good service.

Considering the number of people crowded into this bar no wonder it appeared at the top of the list…read moreof best bars in Ghent. Actually, it was somewhat fortuitous that I wandered that the street and discovered this place, even though it has been on my radar for a little while. While it is not necessarily a beer bar, you can buy beer here, but then again I still struggle to find a bar that doesn't sell beer (unless of course it is a whisky bar, but then again they also sell beer, or at least the ones that I have visited do). As for the bar, first of all it does get pretty crowded, but it still has a pretty decent atmosphere so I will give it some credit where it is due.

Cool little place to sample some spirits, some beers available as well, nice clean look in the shop…read morearea, rear shop area with windows overlooking a canal, and a small, secluded basement level terrace right on the water. Bathroom was ok, located on the second floor. Only one employee while we were there, but she was very friendly. Good for a quick stop /break.

I actually discovered that this place is located in the only wooden building in Ghent. Apparently…read moreall of the wooden buildings, except this one, were pulled down after the Great Fire of London (which goes to show how old this building actually is). However, the store is far from old, rather it is a specialist retailer of alcohol. While he does have a small variety of beers, it is the spirits that seem to be the focus here. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable, and also incredibly chatty. Don't expect to get trappist beers here, namely because they are sold everywhere else - he is only interested in rare beers, namely craft or micro-brews. He does have a small outdoor area downstairs but there are only three tables, so it can get a little cramped. Certainly a place to check out, especially if you like rare and exotic alcohol.