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Top 5 Wine Bars in Ghent

Written by Aquamarine | Nov 14, 2024 8:36:25 PM

Our handpicked top 5 wine bars

  • Edel Rot 

  • Ona 

  • Poppi 

  • Botaniste 

  • Pompette 

1. Edel Rot

A night out with friends? Or don't know where to go for your first date? Edel Rot is the place to be! With its typical cosy Ghent atmosphere, you will not miss anything. 

Edel Rot is a wine bar located near the Ghent City Hall. The bar is a very cosy place with a quirky but very nice interior. Apart from the very good wines, you can also go there for the delicious tapas! No worries, there is something for everyone at affordable prices.

Not really at home in the world of wine? No problem! The staff will always help you choose a wine to suit your taste!

Still in doubt? Come on, what more do you need? Pack your bags and visit Edel Rot, you won't regret it!

Click here to visit their site! 

Our review: 

* amount of glasses wine that we advice to drink in each bar

Get in touch: 

hello@wijnbar-edelrot.be

Opening times:

monday  |  16h - 00h

tuesday  |  16h - 00h

wednesday  |  16h - 00h

thursday  |  16h - 00h

friday  |  16h - 01h

saturday  |  15h - 01h

sunday  |  15h - 00h

 

Address: Belfortstraat 6, 9000 Gent

 

2. Ona

Ona is a wine bar located near the Vlasmarkt in Ghent. The bar has a indoor part with some nice and comfortable chairs, but also the 'outside' part where you can sit in glass porch.

The menu is extremely large, but the staff helps you to find the best wine for you. You can also buy some delicious snacks. In the porch, the lights dim as the evening continues, bringing a very relaxed atmosphere.

The price for a bottle of white wine is acceptable. Next to that they have a broad menu, where you can find YOUR specific taste!

So, are you still looking for a fun and cosy place to combine the useful with the pleasant? Then be sure to visit Ona!

Click here to vist their site! 

Our review: 

* amount of glasses wine that we advice to drink in each bar

Get in touch: 

Tel: 0473 28 80 66

Opening times:

monday  |  16h - 00h

tuesday  |  16h - 00h

wednesday  |  16h - 00h

thursday  |  16h - 00h

friday  |  16h - 01h

saturday  |  14h - 01h

sunday  |  Closed

 

Address: Belfortstraat 29, 9000 Gent

3. Poppi

Located in the Marriott Hotel at the famous Korenlei, Poppi is a charming wine (and coffee) bar with a modern and cozy interior. You don't have to be a hotel guest to enjoy it, you can pop in whenever you like.

At Poppi, you step into a warm, contemporary atmosphere where a carefully selected collection of natural and organic wines awaits you. Be surprised by unique flavours and enjoy delicious matching snacks in a relaxed environment.

Whether you are a connoisseur or just fancy a good glass of wine, Poppi offers an unique experience for everyone!

Click here to visit their site! 

Our review: 

* amount of glasses wine that we advice to drink in each bar

Get in touch: 

Tel: 09 233 93 93

Opening times:

monday  |  11h - 23h

tuesday  |  11h - 23h

wednesday  |  11h - 23h

thursday  |  11h - 23h

friday  |  11h - 23h

saturday  |  11h - 23h

sunday  |  11h - 23h

 

Address: Korenlei 10, 9000 Gent

4. Botaniste

Vegan but still in the mood for wine? Then Botaniste is the place to be!
 
Botaniste is the vegan wine bar to go to. At this organic establishment, you can choose from red, white and rosé vegan wines. The entire menu at Botaniste is vegan. And the snacks and drinks are prepared for you with a smile.
 
And if you are not vegan? Break the cliché and be surprised by the flavours of nature. 
 
Don't look at the hour on your wrist, you should already be in Botaniste!
 
Click here to visit their site! 

Get in touch: 

Tel: 09 233 45 35

Opening times:

monday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

tuesday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

wednesday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

thursday  | 11:30h - 21:30h

friday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

saturday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

sunday  |  11:30h - 21:30h

 

Address: Hoornstraat 13, 9000 Gent

5. Pompette

Pompette is a wine bar located close to the Sint-Pieters train station of Ghent. The bar has a minimalistic and beautiful interior. You can also buy some delicious snacks.

The staff is friendly and hospitable. However, the space felt a bit empty, which didn't bring a great atmosphere. 

The price for a bottle of white wine is acceptable. The bottle of wine that we tested, was in the same price range as Ona. 

So, is your train late again? Sip a glass of wine at Pompette

Click here to visit their site! 

Our review: 

* amount of glasses wine that we advice to drink in each bar

Get in touch: 

Tel: 0476 65 47 39

Opening times:

monday  | Closed

tuesday  |  15h - 23h

wednesday  |  15h - 23h

thursday  |  15h - 23h

friday  |  15h - 23h

saturday  |  10:30h - 19h

sunday  | Closed

 

Address: Kon. Elisabethlaan 18, 9000 Gent

 

Tips and tricks 

You open your menu at a wine bar, wow so many options. Choosing a good wine can be a big challenge. To help you out when you visit one of our top 5, here are some sites that can help you make your choice. 

Choosing is losing 

How to Choose a good wine

Five golden rules for choosing a good wine

 

Red or white

How to choose a good red wine

How to choose a good white wine

 

Extra tip: Are you feeling a bit hungry, well what is a more perfect fit than wine and pasta? Visit our top 5 Italian restaurants in Ghent. So, sip first a glass of wine and then eat some delicious Italian food.