To eat ...
Restaurants in Gent are all quite similarly priced. Expect to pay 25 EUR per main course, there is very little variance amongst restaurants in price, unless you go to fast food or fine dining. The first two on the list are what could be considered “classic Belgian cuisine”, the rest are just nice recommendations.
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Meme Gusta - Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
A classic Belgian eatery, famous for its stew (stoofvlees), both meaty and vegan. If you decide to go for one restaurant in Gent, this should be the one. Reservation usually required.
Another classic Belgian restaurant with great stew and other fantastic local options. Recommended to make a reservation. In theory friendly to vegetarians and vegans.
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Giuseppe's - Vegetarian Friendly
Just a great pizzeria. Perfectly situated right next to Comic Sans, a fantastic place for drinks and pinball.
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Zuru Zuru Ramen - Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
Great Ramen, however does not take reservations and is slightly outside the old city centre. Get there ~ 15 minutes before the hour every hour to get a seat. Recommended for 1-2 people, as otherwise the bar seating can be awkward to conversate over.
Ribs!
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TUSH -Vegetarian Friendly
Variety of greasy, delicious, and indulgent burgers. Korean Fried Chicken burger is sublime
To drink ...
Typical bar. Lots of trolls. A favourite among the astronomy department in Gent. The local astronomers will always visit Trollekelder if out in the city.
A record bar, playing vinyls in a studio setting. More intimate and less loud. Friendly and relaxed place for a couple glasses of wine. The owner and staff have been extremely friendly in the past.
Famous “Shoe Bar” of Gent. When you order the Kwak you are asked to leave a shoe as a deposit. They come in 1.2L and is around 7%. Makes for a better start to the evening than end.
Canal side bar, perfect if the weather lets up from its usual March in Belgium.
Central, reasonably priced, always has space.
Comic book themed bar with lots of pinball (you can take cash out at the bar if you purchase something). Has good cocktails. A fun place that is more than the standard bar. Recommended for nerds (you will be seeing the organising staff there).
