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# Top 5 Cheapest Bars in Gent

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[Peach](https://top5gent.be/blog/author/peach)

 Nov 13, 2025 10:40:54 PM

After a long day of studying or following classes, there's nothing better than going to a **bar**with your friends. 💸   
   
But, let’s be real, every student knows how difficult it can be to make ends meet on a budget...   
   
With so many places to go in Gent, how do you find one that will keep both your glass and your wallet full?   
   
Don't worry, we've done the research (and the drinking 😜). Perfect for students who want to have fun without going broke. 🍻  

Here are our **top 5 cheapest bars in Gent**, where good vibes meet student-friendly prices. ✨ 

![Two glasses of blond beer on a wooden table with coins in front of them.](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/6681bcc6-f110-4cb0-8d0d-ec1b81baccf6-1.jpeg)

#### Our top 5 cheapest bars in Gent:

[1. De Omgekeerde Wereld](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-cheapest-bars-in-ghent#bar1)

[2. The Backdoor](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-cheapest-bars-in-ghent#BAR2)

[3. Defoo](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-cheapest-bars-in-ghent#Bar3)

[4. Speakers Corner](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-cheapest-bars-in-ghent#bar4)

[5. Rock circus](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-cheapest-bars-in-ghent#Bar5)

## 1. De Omgekeerde Wereld: Our top budget pick in Gent

## ![Facade of student cafe De Omgekeerde Wereld, where you can drink a beer for €2.50 and play pool in Gent.](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/566451111_761771546863316_5030597838184342069_n.jpg?width=570&height=570&name=566451111_761771546863316_5030597838184342069_n.jpg)

When we’re looking for a chill spot to hang out in Ghent, this is the one. [De Omgekeerde Wereld](https://deomgekeerdewereld.be/) sits right across from Vooruit and instantly feels like a place where we just belong. 🌆

From day-time sunshine to **evenings by candlelight**, the atmosphere shifts into a comfy, “old-school bruine kroeg” mood where the drinks flow and the conversations stay long. 🗣️

What really stands out? Their selection: over **69 different beers**, plus pool tables and table-football⚽ for just €0.50.

And the price? You can grab a regular pils for around **€2,50**! Yes, you read that right. Affordable, relaxed, and built for chill times. 😎

If you’re after a place where drinks, games, good tunes (everything from soul/jazz to rock & roll) and a genuinely welcoming vibe, here it is. A real **student-friendly favourite** where wallet-stress takes a back seat and connection comes first.

💰Price per pint: Around €2,5

📍Location: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 116, 9000 Gent

📞Phone: [+32 9 310 66 87](tel:+3293106687)

🌐Website: [https://deomgekeerdewereld.be/](https://deomgekeerdewereld.be/)

🕒Opening hours:

Monday – Sunday: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

## 2. The Backdoor: for the best atmosphere & most variated beers

## ![The Backdoor bar facade, a relaxed and unpretentious student spot offering affordable pints in Gent.](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/backdoortiny.jpg?width=568&height=568&name=backdoortiny.jpg)

If you're looking for a relaxed place in Gent where good vibes and an affordable drinks come together? 🍺 Look no further than Café [The Backdoor](https://www.instagram.com/backdoorgent/)!

From the first guitar riff to the last late-night chat, this place is all about atmosphere.

Forget expensive cocktails, this is a place for true music lovers and relaxed evenings. 🎸 The vibe is pure and unfiltered: a mix of students, locals and music fanatics sharing stories over a cold beer.

Speaking of pints: a regular beer will only set you back around €3 and honestly, the vibe alone is worth every sip! The music is loud, the people even louder (in the best way 😜) and the prices are reasonable!

If you’re into great tunes, cheap drinks, and zero pretension, **The Backdoor** is your spot. This is where the evening begins, and sometimes ends. 😉

💰Price per pint: Around €3

📍Location: Sint-Amandstraat 26, 9000 Gent

🕒Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 6 p.m. - 3 a.m.

 

## 3. Defoo: your go-to spot for great deals & even better vibes

![Outside view of Defoo in Gent with people on the terrace, known for its cheap student deals.](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-22-2025-06-08-59-3365-PM.png?width=574&height=570&name=image-png-Oct-22-2025-06-08-59-3365-PM.png)

Located right in the heart of Gent and just a short walk from the buzzing Overpoort nightlife, we think [Defoo](https://www.facebook.com/defoogent/?locale=nl_BE) is the perfect spot to kick back with friends after a long day. Whether you’re warming up for a night out or winding down from one, this cozy bar always has the right atmosphere. 

We love the drinks menu. It is packed with everything we need. Loads of different beers, from Trappists to local brews, all at student-friendly prices with great promotions. What really makes it stand out are the daily deals.

🍺 **Beer Promotions:**

- **Monday:** 3 pints for **€5**
- **Tuesday:** All local beers for **€3**
- **Wednesday:** **Duvel** for **€3**
- **Thursday:** **Ricard** for **€2**
- **Sunday:** **Stella 33cl** for **€2.50**

Those are some seriously sharp prices that keep us coming back!

We also can't resist their wide range of lovely cocktails. And here’s the best part: there are bowls of crunchy nuts on the tables, free for everyone to enjoy *à volonté*. 🥜 

Big football match tonight? We never miss it at Defoo, because they screen all the important games, and the energy in the room is unbeatable. ⚽🔥 

So if you’re after good drinks, good prices, and good company, Defoo is the place to be, where every night in Gent starts (and sometimes ends). 🍺

💰Price per pint: Around €2,5

📍Location: Kazernenstraat 1, 9000 Gent

🕒Opening hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.  
Friday: closed ❌  
Saturday: closed ❌  
Sunday: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

## 4. Speakers Corner: our cosy hideaway in the heart for student life

![downloaden (2)-2](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/downloaden%20(2)-2.jpg?width=537&height=570&name=downloaden%20(2)-2.jpg)

Sometimes you just want to dream away in a cosy bar in the middle of the student district. 🎶 For us, [Speakers Corner](https://www.facebook.com/SpeakersGent/) is exactly that kind of place.

Located on a busier street, but still right in the heart of student life, this bar offers the perfect mix of cosiness and energy. Everytime we walk in, we can feel the good fibes right away. It's cosy, nice and dark, perfectly in keeping with the style of the bar and loud thanks to the music that keeps the atmosphere going. 🔊 

Whether we come to catch up after classes or grab a pint, speakers Corner never disappoints. **With prices that are among the lowest in the city,** it's the kind of spot where you can enjoy a great night out without spending much.✨

💰Price per pint: Around €3

📍Location: Hofbouwlaan 1, 9000 Gent

🕒Opening hours:

Monday – Friday: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.   
Weekend: closed ❌

 

## 5. Rock Circus: the cheapest bar in the Overpoort

 ![Cozy interior of Rock Circus (a traditional 'bruine kroeg' in Gent), known for its affordable student prices.](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-22-2025-05-33-52-0735-PM.png?width=570&height=570&name=image-png-Oct-22-2025-05-33-52-0735-PM.png)

For those who love a touch of nostalgia and a real rock n” roll atmosphere, [Rock Circus](https://www.facebook.com/rockcircusgent/?locale=nl_BE) is the place to be. 🎸

Located in the lively Overpoortstraat, the beating heart of Gent student life, this bar is a fixture. Authentic and, above all, always good music. Old rock tunes fill the bar, setting the mood for a night of beers and fun. 🍻

The best part for us students? The prices here areincredibly low, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a beer without breaking your student budget.

💰Price per pint: Around €3

📍Location: Overpoortstraat 22, 9000 Gent 

📞Phone: [+32 479 59 90 60](tel:+32479599060) 

🕒Opening hours:

Monday – Thursday: 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.   
Friday – Saturday: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.   
Sunday: closed ❌

 

## Gent has a bar for every mood, go find yours!

Looking for the best spots in Gent to grab a drink without spending a fortune? We’ve got you covered. From cozy brown cafés to lively music bars, these five gems are made for students and anyone who loves good vibes at student-friendly prices.

 

At **De Omgekeerde Wereld**, you’ll find over 69 beers, pool tables, and an easygoing atmosphere. **The Backdoor** keeps things raw and musical, perfect for beer, guitars, and late-night chats. **Defoo** is the go-to for unbeatable promotions, football screenings and free snacks (yes, endless nuts 🥜). **Speakers Corner** offers that intimate, moody student-bar vibe where music and laughter fill the night. And for the rock lovers, **Rock Circus** delivers pure nostalgia with classic tunes.

These five bars prove that Gent’s nightlife is all about great drinks, great prices and even greater company. 🍺✨

 

We hope you enjoy these **bar gems** as much as we do.

 

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