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What to order at Het Spijker
- Must order
- Ghent draft beer on the back terrace overlooking the Leie at dusk.
- Editor tip
- Opens from 10:00 and closes when the last visitor leaves, often well past 02:00. The back terrace is best on warm afternoons.
CuisineCocktail bar
Price€
Neighborhoodcity-centre
HoursDaily 10:00-04:00
Phone+32-9-329-44-40
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Must order: Ghent draft beer on the back terrace overlooking the Leie at dusk.
Tip: Opens from 10:00 and closes when the last visitor leaves, often well past 02:00. The back terrace is best on warm afternoons.
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Location
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