We held our command social at The Ghent in Norfolk on January 29, 2026 -- about 80 of us showed up hungry, picky, and wearing name tags. Raina and her husband were absolute legends throughout the whole planning circus. They were patient, flexible, and somehow managed to make our half-formed ideas sound like genius event plans. If event-planning were a sport, they'd have a trophy case. The food? Delicious. The variety? Phenomenal. They accommodated every dietary restriction thrown at them (gluten-free, vegan, keto, "I only eat food that looks like it was prepared by a wizard") -- seriously impressive. No one went home hangry or disappointed. The Ghent itself is gorgeous -- cozy enough for a date night but spacious enough for 80 Perfect for date night, nights out with friends, or casual command socials where you want great food and zero drama. Final verdict: five stars across the board. Highly recommended read more

Great Place to host an event for any occasion!!!!! We hosted our Command "After the Holiday" Party. We have remote workers throughout the US and Norfolk is where we call home. We decided to host it at this beautiful event and thet did not dissapoint. Everything was done so well from the food to the staff. They made us feel so comfortable and we were even able to have familes with there little ones join. They made sure everyone that was there was able to enjoy and have a great time. The Managers Mr and Mrs. Mayhung made us feel welcomed and taken care of. The staff was tryly remarkable and we are looking forward to many more events with them. Lisa Debouse read more

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Great atmosphere and enjoyable experience!!!!! I visited The Ghent recently and had a very good experience overall. The place has a stylish and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot to relax or meet with friends. The food and drinks were well prepared and nicely presented. Service was friendly and attentive, though there was a slight wait during busy hours, which is why I'm giving four stars instead of five. Prices felt reasonable for the quality and setting. Overall, The Ghent is a solid choice, and I'd definitely return and recommend it!!!!!! read more

Located in the palace shop, the Ghent is a hidden gem. Unbeknownst to me it is more like a tap house. Getting help was a struggle, I explained to the server that this was my first time but she was in a hurry so she didn't explain the process. So you have to scan a QR code to place your order and pay with the credit card. Then they will bring your food out to you after you pay. You have to get up and get your own water from a stationary water station. The salad was really good. The wings were good with just the right amount of sauce. The acoustics inside the restaurant are terrible. You have to yell to have a conversation. read more

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What a cool place! Beer, wine, and ciders, along a serve-yourself bar. Each one is labeled with the price per ounce, and it keeps running total as you pour. You can serve yourself as little or as much as you want. It's a great way to be able to taste test a variety of different options. You can order menu items from your seat, and they have plenty of happy hour specials. I was pleasantly surprised that they had a vegan pizza on the happy hour menu! There are two stories, with lots of seating. Staff were super friendly and helpful! They also have vendors with crafts and other items for sale on the weekend. We really enjoyed this experience! read more

The Ghent - Smashburger and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Was here for the Latte Ladies Club event named Pour Into Your Platform and was very content with how the workers were there to serve or answer questions about items at any given moment. I ordered the San Antonio Quesadilla : I feel as thought this dish could've been spiced up a tad more as it didn't deliver as much of a punch I was anticipating for the way it was described on the menu. read more

The Ghent - Southwest San Antonio Quesadilla - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The Ghent is a unique restaurant/bar that has a mix of food, drink, and atmosphere that appeals to a variety of people. I bright my two sons while checking out the area and they were both pleased that they offer table games to play while you wait. The food was good, you order from a QR code on the table and the drinks are self poured using a card they give you when you check in. The rooftop dining area was empty as it was too cold to really enjoy a meal outside, I can see this being a really popular establishment in the warmer months! I would visit again but probably just for drinks, the pizza (wish I had taken a pick) had something to be desired but we still really enjoyed our experience read more

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Such a cool place to have a quick bite and lots of drink options! Seating is first come, first served. We sat upstairs on the patio and at 5:15pm we had the place to ourselves. Self serve taps, order via the QR code and they bring the food out to you. A nice, chill vibe. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Omg! This place was an unexpected find and I will definitely be returning. The service was phenomenal and the food was even better. The rooftop area is beautiful and I love the self-serve area from plates, utensils, and the self-pour drinks! read more

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This place is a truly a hidden gem for wings. I go here often now just for take out of the wings. They're always crispy, saucy, and full of flavor. I've had the lemon pepper, the buffalo, and the Korean bbq. The Korean bbq is absolutely fantastic! I love them all, but that Korean bbq is just utterly delicious. Whenever I come inside for take out the service is amazing. Always a smile on their face, and so welcoming. Also, it's very clean inside and seems like they take very good care of everything. I feel so relieved eating from a place that shows they care about the environment. The food has been super consistent, and I believe they'll keep it up. I'm for sure a fan read more

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The Ghent has been on my list for some time now. I'm so glad that we were able to visit. We arrived on a Thursday right at 6pm, the apps were 25% off. The host was very accommodating and helpful to ensure we understood the laws of the land of self pour and how pricing worked. He even gave us some of his cider recommendations. I settled on the Downeast Cider "Strawberry" with a splash of the Watersedge apple wine. Food STOP IT! The food was absolutely next level ahhmazing! Caroline our gorgeous waitress was extremely helpful. I asked her what she recommended and I knew I was set up for greatness when she started her response with "GIRL!".. Without hesitation Caroline responded with "Korean pork belly tacos"! She went on to describe the tenderness of the pork belly and its "chocolate like" melt in your mouth tendencies. BOOM! I had to order it along with a "Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza", and "Shrimp Poboy Pizza" for hubs. Food was omg ahhmazing! Everything... So satisfying! Korean pork belly tacos on point as Caroline mentioned, and the pizza, so fresh, and so delicious. Service See above, the host was great, Caroline was great, the entire staff was engaged and helpful all around. Once seated at the table, you hit the QR code and order & pay for your food via app. The QR code and app is connected to the table you are seated at, so don't go roaming around after ordering. Ambiance The chillest place ever, roof top option with self serve pour on the top and bottom. So many options, something for everyone. I can't wait to go back!! I definitely need to purchase some swag. read more

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Cozy upstairs atmosphere. One of the best smashburgers I ever had. Ordered without a bun, and extra toppings and finally a restaurant that served just as it was ordered. The pretzel is out of this world, and the truffle waffle fries were some of the best I ever had. One recommendation would be, if the tables could be hosed off often and wiped down in the crevices to remove unwanted ants and other pests. Understanding its outside, seeing the crumbs and such within the tables, are likely causing some of the nuisance pests to return. read more

Loved just loved the environment of this place! You can choose and pour your own alcohol beverage. You receive a card, and you pour accordingly. The price is what you make it. They have an upper level rooftop. We arrived on a Sunday. It was a very windy day, so I wanted to dine indoors. So we dined on the first level. At each table, they have a QR code on each table for the food menu. The food was good. I had the lemon pepper wings with a delicious walnut and cranberry salad. Super delicious! The food and service were prompt. They had so much to choose from. A selection of beer, wine, cidar as well as spiked soda. Wowww pretty impressive. They also have games to play, and they sell clothing attire such as tee shirts and sweatshirts. I really loved the vibes I was feeling here. I can see this place getting very crowded on the weekends. Especially Friday and Saturday. This will definitely be one of my spots once I relocate to the area. Can't wait to return. There is plenty of free parking available. read more

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Went there for a late dinner last Saturday during my family's visit to Va Beach and loved it. The owner was very friendly and showed us how the self-pour worked and how to order food. The beer selection was plentiful and it was nice that there were wine choices (including sangria) for the non-beer drinkers in our party. My BYO Burger, my wife's chicken sandwich, my son's Smokehouse Burger and Buffalo Chicken Dip were great! The atmosphere was chill and being on the roof was perfect with the great weather of Labor Day weekend. read more

My husband and I decided to have a quick lunch date and stumbled upon this place. We were pleasantly surprised by the décor, location, and overall atmosphere. The hostess was fantastic, and our server genuinely cared about our experience, even recommending some of her favorite dishes. We enjoyed tasting the beer and wine selections. It's a great spot to relax, watch football, or grab a board game from the entrance to play with friends and family while sipping a cold draft beer. The upstairs area was a highlight with its patio deck. read more

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Eeeeeek this was so good!!!! I had heard the food was good, but every single thing we ordered was GREAT from the pizzas to the pretzel to the tacos and a couple of dips. The Buffalo Chicken pizza was one of my favorites I've ever had, and I really loved the pesto sauce base. The crust was SO perfectly crisp on the bottom, and I found myself thinking I wasn't sure if I've ever had such a perfectly cooked pozza crust. The pretzel also had a nice little crisp on the outside while still being soft and fluffy on the inside. The concept is perfect if you are dining with a group and paying separately, or doing a more casual get together. I'm hoping they get some more heating units spread out on the rooftop patio so it can still be utilized throughout our mild winter here, because the space was beautiful. (There's currently one row of heaters against the building covering a couple of picnic tables. We picked one of those for our first really cool night of the year and sat our chillier members on the side closest to the heater.) Service was great. They were very helpful explaining the pour your own beer set up when we walked in. There are beer taps both downstairs and up. You order food via the QR code on the table, which brings the food specifically to that table, and also allows you to pay via your phone. No more waiting for busy servers if you need to cash out or order more items, and it's easy to keep checks separate for groups. Despite everything being pretty automated, the human servers were ON IT and, bless them, up and down those stairs very frequently to bring out food as it was ready, check in on if we needed anything, and clear plates as they were emptied. They had several football games on plenty of BIG tvs, so while this is not why we went, it's a good spot for that. Especially if you're with friends who don't *really* care about sports because the food is phenomenal and should keep everyone happy. We are looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu! read more

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Gastropub done right. Great ambience with extra rooftop seating setup. Self pour taps of beer, wine, seltzer, etc. Digital food menu made to order with daily specials. $10 burger was delicious -- sirloin flat top grilled, mmm. Owners are community minded and hosted a benefit for our local little league. Bonus, it was trivia night and home run derby was showing on majority of HDTVs. read more

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Came here to watch a football game that leads to my only complaint, you can't hear the TV outside! They should probably get some outdoor speakers. But I'm guessing the point is really to have more of a quiet and talking atmosphere unless let's get ready and watch a football game vibe. The food was actually pretty good! I wasn't expecting that. I really enjoyed my pimento cheeseburger. I normally don't get 2 patties but for some reason, it was perfect for this. They have indoor seating and obviously outdoor seating because it's a rooftop bar. You have to use toast to order the food. Use the QR code at the table. Somehow, you have to leave a tip or they'll charge you a tip? I really couldn't figure that part out The self-pour is pretty easy. They start a tab for you, give you a little card and all you do is plop it in there and pour away! They have wine, seltzers, and beer! Not to mention some sodas in a can. All in all, I thought it was a pretty cool place. And I did like the fact that didn't have blaring music or it was too loud, but like I said, I wouldn't come here to watch a game. Not loud enough! read more

The Ghent - Pimento cheese burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I have visited The Ghent many times both as a patron and having events here. The food is great- try the fries... addictive, and the space is beautiful. I love that Raina works with so many local businesses. She has a great heart and is kind to patrons and businesses that she works with. We love having events here! read more

So I was craving some pimento cheese yesterday and found this restaurant that had some! I doordashed the pimento cheese app as well as a beef quesadilla. The Quesedilla was delicious! It had a street corn mix on top which was really good. The Pimento cheese on the other hand, Highly disappointed. It tasted like mayo. It wasn't like a traditional pimento, it was more creamy. I don't know why it's so hard to find a legit pimento cheese dip/spread around here. 3 Stars for that reason only, and the fact it was $14. Otherwise, i'd be open to trying other dishes here. Hoping the owner takes this constructive criticism and makes some changes to the recipe! read more

A bit underwhelming. Smaller than I anticipated though didn't get to see the upstairs because private event going on up there. Food was okay overall. Pretzel was great. It is hard to find the entrance - go past what looks like the entrance and there is a small alleyway where the entrance is. read more

The food was very good with lots of interesting choices. The service was good but this is a type of self serve place where you pour your own beer, wine, cider, seltzer, or soda, and you order your food using a QR code. It's a very chill place with an awesome laid back vibe. read more

Love the vibe here. It's super cute inside and on the rooftop. There is plenty of seating on the rooftop, several picnic tables and 3 cozy seating areas with couches. You can still enjoy the rooftop with cooler weather. There's plenty of heaters and 3 gas firepits. I like the idea of pouring our own drinks...no lines to wait in. The food was good. The Candied Walnut and Goat Cheese salad I had was DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back and get the same salad! Burger was good too, we got the BYOB. read more

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Our time here was really enjoyable, we stopped in for lunch one day as a family (and therefore didn't use the beer wall, unfortunately) and really liked the atmosphere. The kids enjoyed being able to pick a game and take it back to the table, that was fun. The food was good overall, although I didn't care for the seasoning on my son's burger. But the Buffalo chicken dip was great (lots of chicken, was a large portion) and the fries were great too. My only difficulty here is the QR code ordering- I don't mind it, but I am always confused on if a standard 20% tip is still expected, or if the QR code means they are actually paying their employees a standard wage (not server's wage). So, not having a server for the full process is a bit confusing, also for things like knowing if we get our own water or not, etc. It's a fun place though, I'd come back again! read more

This has quickly become one of my favorite breweries to frequent in the area! I love the pour-your-own concept and it's so great for trying out a little bit of everything. They have a great selection of beers, ciders, seltzers, wines, even a non-alcoholic beer. Food menu is great for munchies, the pizza is tasty and nicely priced. Find parking across the street in the plaza! Love the rooftop with the fire pits going at night. Great place to hang with friends after work. read more

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This was our first time at The Ghent & we will definitely be back. We were able to enjoy the great weather on the outdoor seating. They have a variety of self pour tap options along with cocktails available on the menu. We enjoyed a few items from the food menu. My husband & I shared the Bavarian pretzel, it was huge & delicious & the garlic Parmesan wings, they were meaty, juicy & very tasty. Our friends shared the Margarita pizza, it looked yummy & they said it was very good. Service was excellent! I highly recommend The Ghent!! read more

Great selection of beers and wines to choose from. It's self pour which is always a plus. It was a very chill relaxed spot. The staff were really nice as well. Our food was good too. We had the Buffalo chicken pizza. read more

Another rooftop in Norfolk woooo! I came here to meet up with other foodie friends. Upon walking in, they ask you if you've been there before and walk you through the whole self pour process. Downstairs was pretty empty but clean and lots of tables. What they offer downstairs is the same upstairs. I started with a gluten-free boozy grape soda and water as well. I was happy to see at least 3 gluten-free flavors. It's also cool that you can literally get $2 worth of a drink, and if you don't like it, you can get something else. Upstairs, I wish they had the fabric covering the whole rooftop as it was very hot and half the table was shaded. Also they only have one bathroom which is downstairs only. It was still a cool vibe, and I'd probably go on the evenings when it's cooler. As for food, you use the QR code on your phone to order. This gives you the option to keep an open tab or pay out. There is a cauliflower crust option for pizza and fries. I'm unsure if the tacos cone on a corn tortilla, so I'd suggest not coming here too hungry. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food that they ordered. Don't forget to close out your drink card before leaving downstairs. read more

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Love it here! All of the food we have had has been great and the drink setup is super fun. My husband hasn't found the meal that really jumps out for him but everything is good. Lots of great options. We love the roof and it's a good spot to watch sports. Employees are all super friendly and helpful. read more

The Ghent - Beer - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Service was amazing to start off, all of the beers were in stock as well as all the food. We started with the fried pickles and the pimento cheese board which was very tasty. We had the bbq chicken pizza which is one of our favorites. So happy this place was open on Easter! The rooftop offered a great place to play games and relax. read more

this was my first time at a self-pour gastropub and it was an awesome experience! the staff's friendliness made it even better, and being a cider enthusiast, I was thrilled with the selection. dining with friends, i went for the fried pickles, and they were pure delight! definitely planning a return trip to explore more of their tempting menu offerings. don't miss out on this spot if you love good food and great vibes! $$ (2 ciders + fried pickles = $30) - indoor + outdoor seating eat well, sasha @foodxcafecito read more

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Good vibes and good food. Service was great as well our waiter was Chris who made sure we were good our entire time. Great time to come with friends and share apps. read more

The Ghent - Elite dip and fried pickles - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The drinks and the vibe were nice but within 10 minutes of sitting down, my group saw about five big roaches and they just kept coming.

Coconut shrimp perfection! Yes plz The Ghent Rooftop has got it going on with a killer food menu, self-pour beers, and good vibes. Tucked away in a little alley, this hidden locals spot welcomes you in with open arms. Enjoy the games and this beautiful weather on their gorgeous Rooftop space. Definitely recommend for a date night or gathering of friends and family. read more

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Outstanding food! We got the Street Corn dip and Prosciutto Hot Honey pizza...wonderful. Nice self-serve selection of beers, wines and ciders/seltzers. I was with a friend who hates the cold but there were ample heaters in the rooftop area. Looking forward to trying more of this menu in the near future. read more

Fabulous food and atmosphere! My husband really enjoyed the smash burger and their hotdog was to die for. We will definitely be back!

Went here for a private event, and theviews are phenomenal. They have the pour service here which was great too, because their listings are endless. If you want to go upstairs, they have the same drinks downstairs. Food is pretty good too. My friend got the blueberry burger and it looks so great. Great communicative staff that can recommend you what drink you would like. Easy service as well! Cute spot, just make sure you get good parking, or preferably, get driven there via a ride app. read more

We popped in here with my daughter on a whim and had the best experience! The servers and host were really knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We sampled their Oktoberfest menu and the chef came out to ask our opinions and chat a bit more. I loved their open space and lots of games. It was just a great, casual vibe for a chill afternoon. Would definitely return! read more

Fun date night spot! Delicious options for food/drinks, and friendly staff. My husband and I were visiting from out of town and had a great time trying the different drinks and learning a new board game. 10/10 recommend the pretzel read more

The Ghent - Pretzel "appetizer" and games! - Gastropubs Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great ambiance! Clean and casual, the self pace/self pour was great for a mixed group of people. The wine, beer and cider selection was very good featured local options as well as some "standards" (I.e., Stella Artios & Kona Big Wave). Our servers were for food only and I felt the service was prompt. You use a QR code to order what you want and you can pay on your phone when you order. We got the loaded waffle fries (added Brisket) and the Bavarian pretzel. Both were very good, the fries were a little salty but covered with other things we didn't notice too much. Looking forward to coming back for a visit. read more