eurostar_guyQuick question. I am visiting from Germany next week with my girlfriend and we are looking for some good places to hang out. We want to avoid the fancy places with high prices because we are on a student budget. We just want some non-fancy bars where we can meet people our own age and maybe have a drink or two without breaking the bank. Ghent looks amazing but we are a bit lost about where to go for a good vibe. What are the best bars in Ghent?
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bruges_chroniclesDepends. It really depends on what vibe you want to find. Overpoortstraat is the main place for student nightlife with more than 30 bars in the area. For something more for cocktails or wine you should go to Patershol. For alternative music and staying out late you should check out Vlasmarkt. Just heads up, lots of the old beer bars in Patershol and Vrijdagmarkt are cash-only. You gotta try Dulle Griet too, they do that Max beer ritual with the shoe to hold the card. T'floere foefke is a cozy and perfect spot
design_eye_antwerpGloria in Sint-Jacobs is a decent general café for playing pool ! It is quite a chill spot.
NotSoSure_92Are you staying in a hostel or an Airbnb ? Most of the student areas are quite noisy at night !
wait_and_see2Café Het Spijker at Groentemarkt is a very authentic and chill café (if you like a relaxed atmosphere)
antwerp_sales_proI dont think the student bars are always the best choice on the weekends. Most students go home to their families so it can feel a bit empty compared to other nights 'especially' if you are looking for a big crowd