Trefpunt is a music and theatre cafe run by the non-profit that launched the modern Ghent Festivities in 1970, hosting concerts almost every evening.
OrderBelgian draft beer with a free Monday concert.
TipMonday concerts are free; doors typically from 17:00 weekdays, 15:00 Friday and Saturday. Check the Trefpunt programme before walking up.
The Sint-Jacobs friturkot has stood on the Friday Market square for generations: double-fried frites and the city's Gentse beef stew sauce served.
OrderFrites with stoverij sauce: the Gentse beef stew sauce on twice-fried frites is the dish locals defend as the city's defining street snack.
TipFriday morning during the antique market the queue is longest but the frites are freshest. Cash still moves the line faster than card.
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
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1.5 hours
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Private tour of the historic center including a food tasting: the best pralines, Belgian chocolate, the famous Ghent cuberdons, and other specialties.