10 editor picks in Ghent.
10 brewery places in Ghent we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Ghent | Brewery across every city.
Gruut is Ghent's own city brewery, producing five herb beers from a medieval recipe that has never used a single hop. Instead, a blend of herbs.
TipSaturday brewery tours include all five house beers; book ahead in summer. The taproom serves all five on draught daily.
Dok Brewing occupies the converted Hal 16 metal workshop at Dok Noord with 30 taps: house brews alongside Belgian craft guest beers. The long communal.
TipOpen Thursday to Saturday until 01:00; the Thursday evening session is the quietest way to visit the brewery without a weekend crowd.
Stroom was started by a Belgian-American duo bridging traditional Belgian brewing with American craft influence; the Forelstraat taproom opens Fridays.
TipTours available at weekends; the taproom on Friday evenings is one of Dok Noord's most casual craft beer experiences.
De Hopduvel has been one of Belgium's premier specialist beer shops since 1892. The Dok Noord location stocks more than 900 Belgian beers: obscure lambics.
TipOpen Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-18:00; ask the staff to pack a mixed half-dozen for the evening.
The Dok Noord complex concentrates several brewing and beer retail operations in one cluster, ideal for sampling by flight on a Saturday afternoon.
TipThe Dok Noord area is best visited on a Saturday afternoon when Stroom, Dok Brewing, De Hopduvel and OR Coffee are all open simultaneously.
De Dulle Griet is not a brewery but is the city's most complete reference for Belgian beer styles, with a 500-bottle list covering every major category.
TipAsk for the draught list: around 12 beers are on tap and rotate seasonally.
Waterhuis aan de Bierkant carries 170 Belgian beers with 14 on draught and a canal-facing terrace that is one of the most visited beer spots in Ghent.
TipOpen from 11:00 daily; the terrace fills by mid-afternoon on sunny days.
Het Trappistenhuis is a brown beer cafe south of the city centre run by a beer expert, with over 170 Belgian specialties anchored on the full Trappist lineup.
TipWestvleteren XII is on the menu when stocks allow: ask the bar staff what is in the cellar that week before ordering.
The Gruut brewery terrace by the Reep canal is one of the most relaxed afternoon beer destinations in Ghent. All five house beers are available; the tasting.
TipFriday and Saturday evenings the terrace stays open until 23:00; other days it closes at 18:00.
Dok Brewing Company in Hal 16 at Dok Noord is open until 01:00 Thursday through Saturday: 30 taps including house craft IPAs and Belgian guest beers.
OrderDok house IPA on draught: hop-forward, always fresh from the serving tank.
TipThursday evening is the quietest late session; the Friday crowd is younger and louder from midnight but the beer quality stays constant.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore the beauty of Ghent on this engaging brewery visit and tasting tour. Taste 5 different beers while visiting 2-3 unique spots, including a live brewery. Each be...
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Join an entertaining local guide on a culinary and historical journey through the charming streets of Ghent. A culinary adventure through Ghent you will never forget!
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Join this workshop in Ghent to taste 3 Belgian beers, prepare waffle dough and bake Belgian waffles. Then enjoy your creations with toppings of your choice and eat as ...
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