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# Top 10 Bars in Gent

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[Inglorious Marketeers](https://top5gent.be/blog/author/inglorious-marketeers)

 Mar 22, 2019 6:51:39 PM

Are you looking for the perfect place for a night out?

Lucky for you, the city of Gent has a thriving Bar scene that is bursting with character and variety. Here are the top 10 of Gent’s most popular and interesting bars!

![42825360_Ll1jX2uS0XIHN4mii0cKJXS17wei7dxparaZk3NXJQI](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/42825360_Ll1jX2uS0XIHN4mii0cKJXS17wei7dxparaZk3NXJQI.jpg)

 

# 1: Patrick Foley's

![Logo and atmospheric interior of Patirck Foley's](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Foleys%202.0.jpg?width=698&name=Foleys%202.0.jpg)

*The Irish student benchmark *

Patrick Foley’s bar is a really popular spot where a lot of Erasmus students enjoy to meet. **They even have events on most days**, such as Karaoke, Bingo, live traditional Irish music or the Monday Night bar quiz; so there is plenty of atmosphere to be found here. Foley’s is also known for doing **fantastic food**, which fuses both traditional Belgian and Irish dishes. Moreover, there is an outdoor area in the back so you can make the most of the summer months!

*Address and contact : *  
Patrick Foley's Irish Pub & Restaurant, [Recollettenlei 10, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Patrick+Foley's/@51.0500379,3.7173624,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c371439cf98dd7:0x9b3874f329387c0b!8m2!3d51.0500379!4d3.7195511)   
Tel: +32 9 2250 885   
*Website: [www.foleys.be](https://foleys.be/)*

 

# 2: Cocktail Hollywood

![interior of the cocktailbar Hollywood](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Cocktailbar%20Hollywood.jpg?width=705&name=Cocktailbar%20Hollywood.jpg)

*For cocktail lovers * 

This is the place to be if you love great cocktails. Cocktail Hollywood has the perfect recipe for a **great night out**; fantastic atmosphere, friendly service, and most importantly a broad and varied selection of **unique cocktails**! They are widely considered to be the best ones in the city.

*Address and contact :*   
Hollywood Cocktailbar, [Ter Platen 3,  9000 Gand](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cocktailbar+Hollywood/@51.041257,3.72958,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1cc1ea9e061ae09e!8m2!3d51.041257!4d3.72958)  
Tel : +32 494 43 57 51  
Website : [www.hollywoodgent.be](https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cocktail-Bar/Hollywood-Cocktailbar-329042730585321/)

# 3: Jigger's

![Interior of Jiggers with some crewmembers](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Jiggers.jpg?width=705&name=Jiggers.jpg)

*Drinking outside the box*

If you want to try something new then Jigger’s is the perfect bar for you! Jigger’s is unique because the menu changes every week and around the seasons. Skilled bartenders can offer **great advice** and can create a cocktail based on your likings and tastes. Most of the ingredients come straight from **local farms**.  

With the new outdoor terrace and the new seats, Jigger’s is a lovely place to relax with some friends in the summer. But be wary, during winter it’s better to **make a reservation** otherwise there may be a long wait.

*Address and contact : *  
Jigger's, [Oudburg 16, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jigger's/@51.0579697,3.7241467,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x609b819efb4dc440?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjrl7eJ09XlAhVMTsAKHZbKBh8Q_BIwCnoECA8QCA)  
Tel : +32 9 335 70 25  
Website: [www.jiggers.be/](https://jiggers.be/)

# 4: Hotsy Totsy

![Interior of the bar Hotsy Totsy](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/hotsy_totsy_4.jpg?width=704&name=hotsy_totsy_4.jpg)

*Jazzy vibes* 

If you like **Jazz and live music**, then I highly recommend you go to Hotsy Totsy. Hotsy Totsy is a **charming bar** with a lot of character, sporting a 1920’s aesthetic and an old-fashioned atmosphere. Aside from the drinks and live music, there is also some fun to be had at the pool tables and the wide selection of board games. Throughout the year you can find stand-up comedy, cabaret and poetry readings, so there's **something for everyone here**.

*Address and contact :*   
​Hotsy Totsy, [Hoogstraat 1, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hotsy+Totsy/@51.0542848,3.7165228,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfb159f02e5a0c7e4!8m2!3d51.0542848!4d3.7165228)  
Tel : +32 9 224 20 12  
Website: [https://cafe.startpagina.be/about/hotsy-totsy](https://cafe.startpagina.be/about/hotsy-totsy)

# 5: Kaffee De Planck

![Cosy interior of the bar Kaffee De Planck](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/20130610051142_deplanck11.jpg?width=705&name=20130610051142_deplanck11.jpg)

*For beer lovers*

Kaffee De Planck is a nicely renovated **inland navigation boat**, renowned for its **extensive list of beers** including more than 200 different varieties. De Planck also serves an excellent **homemade beer,** brewed in the traditional way, under the name "Planckske".

As a true bon vivant, you will find exactly what you are looking for in this **chat and beer café**: a delicious beer, delicious light snacks and friendly people. If you’re visiting Kaffee De Planck during the summer months, make sure to get a spot on the terrace of the upper deck and enjoy your beer accompanied by the good weather.​

*Address and contact : *  
​Kaffee De Plank, [Ter Platen 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kaffee+De+Planck/@51.040609,3.72949,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x458a8fe582a13d93?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-jauJ19XlAhWyo3EKHVguAj4Q_BIwFnoECAsQCA)  
Tel : + 32 478 76 94 16  
Website : [http://www.deplanck.be/](http://www.deplanck.be/)

# 6: 'T Dreupelkot 

![Peculiar atmosphere of the bar 't Dreupelkot](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/T%20Dreupelkot.jpg?width=704&name=T%20Dreupelkot.jpg)

*For lovers of geneva*

It may not be the smallest, but it sure is the most **peculiar Belgian geneva-café** in the whole of Flanders and surrounding areas. With a total of more than 200 kinds of Belgian geneva, a number of which is home-made like the world **famous Vanille Jenever**, you have got plenty to choose from to find the perfect drink for your tastes. 

Pol, the owner, has been collecting and pouring hundreds of kinds of Dutch gin in his little establishment on the Groentenmarkt square for over 30 years.

*Address and contact : *  
​ ' T Dreupelkot, [Groentenmarkt 12, 9000 Gand](https://www.google.com/maps/place/''t+Dreupelkot'/@51.0562759,3.7223458,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x5c0128cf8e47fa82!8m2!3d51.0562759!4d3.7223458)  
Tel : + 32 9 224 21 20  
Email : [www.dreupelkot.be](https://www.dreupelkot.be/)

# 7: Rock circus 

![The interior of Rock Circus](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Rock%20Circus.jpg?width=706&name=Rock%20Circus.jpg)

*A bar for head bangers*

This café certainly isn’t like the other bars. **Rock Circus** is the best place to go in Gent if you want to enjoy your night out with a **great variety of classic rock tunes**. You will have the opportunity to choose among 58 special barrel beers and there is also a large collection of whisky, always within an energetic atmosphere. You won’t have any difficulties finding the bar, because it’s located in Overpoort, which is the most infamous place to party all night in Ghent.

*Address and contact : *  
​Rock Circus, [Overpoortstraat 22, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rock+Circus/@51.0409866,3.7254044,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1fce159cd0b93a49?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi5697o2tXlAhWMT8AKHYpaBJMQ_BIwE3oECA8QCA)  
Tel : no phone number   
Website : [http://www.rockcircusgent.be](http://www.rockcircusgent.be/?fbclid=IwAR0zrkqaF6Fk_GxB40KIe6vDLNs_YOn4G87I9P8IcEiwwXpo2a05Wo53Mxs)

# 8: Barrazza

![People enjoying a drink and the view of the Lys river](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/IMG_9999-14.jpg)

*Breathtaking view of the Lys river *

If you are in the hustle and bustle of the center of Ghent and can use some time to chill out and relax, then know that there is a **little oasis in the middle of the heart** where you can sit down by the river with a drink and have a chat. Easily one of the **most unique** and **best outdoor seating areas** in the city. You can even go to Barrazza to experience some of the nightlife! Barrazza is also considered the best **gay and straight friendly café** in Ghent.

*Address and contact : *  
​Barrazza, [Hoefslagstraatje 6, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/barrazza/@51.0567891,3.7231794,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf0d685af2b1329e5!8m2!3d51.0567891!4d3.7231794)  
Tel : +32 472 94 53 24  
Website : [https://www.barrazza.com/](https://www.barrazza.com/)  
​

# 9: Pi-Nuts

![Outside and facade of the Pi-Nuts bar](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Pi%20Nuts.jpg?width=706&name=Pi%20Nuts.jpg)

*Homeplace of the Ghentian Student*

The Pi-Nuts is “the place to be” when you are a **student in Ghent**. This is due to its broad assortment of beers, Gin and last but not least shots. **Every day** of the week there is a **resident dj** @ work and they are always updating their special promos. The crew behind the bar is very friendly and motivated, making it a great place to make new friends and **connect with other students**.

*Address and contact :*   
​Pi-nuts, [Graaf Arnulfstraat 8, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pi-Nuts/@51.0435415,3.7253758,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbc571d54775decd9?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7odzR3NXlAhXPX8AKHQfxAK4Q_BIwFHoECAsQCA)  
Tel : + 32 9 233 10 10  
Email : [http://www.pi-nuts.be/](http://www.pi-nuts.be/)

# 10: Krawietelke

![Outside and facade of the bar Krawietelke](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Krawietelke.jpg?width=702&name=Krawietelke.jpg)

*A traditional local bar*

The Krawietelke is a well-known bar for students who live in “de denderstreek” and also by students who study at the University of Ghent. Being so close to the student population, the atmosphere is great and gets even better on the second floor, where you can find a **soccer table and a nice interior**. The bar is a good preserved **“brown” pub** with its charms. This bar is recommended when you want to **finish your day** off with a nice beer and **friendly people**.

*Address and contact :*   
​Krawietelke, [Graaf Arnulfstraat 2-8, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Krawietelke/@51.043853,3.7255883,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf88da741e52e0a51?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjcwub43NXlAhVbiFwKHbj4AQ0Q_BIwCnoECA8QCA)  
Tel : 0479 85 89 70  
Website: no website

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