In an old building, you will now find the cool concept of DOK. A brewery, a bar, a restaurant and a laid-back hanging-out spot. A treat for beer fanatics and those who like trying artisanal beers, lagers, IPAs, and sour or dark brews. Besides their niche but excellent selection of beers, they are famous for their barbecue dishes and burgers. If you want to take a step further as a true beer lover, join their beer-tasting tours for a delightful and fizzy afternoon.

Stroll around this vibrant neighbourhood to get a taste of Ghent’s medieval charm, narrow cobbled streets and beautiful architecture. Back in the day, it was home to monks, nowadays it is a blend of old-world atmosphere and modern culture. 

Where better to grab a cup of coffee than in the first coffee bar in Ghent? Mokabon roasts their beans fresh every week since 1937. This cozy interior is usually full with coffee lovers, a safe haven from the always-changing, rapid everyday world. Read a newspaper or have chat and enjoy your cup, always with a side of fluffy whipped cream.

White chocolate bonbons with sea salt caramel filling, dark chocolate tablets with mint crème, lavender pralines and chocolate toffees. Every item they offer will melt in your mouth and will force you to take plenty of boxes home for a night in the bath with the best bubbles and the best Belgian chocolate.