Galgenhuisje

Ghent

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Galgenhuisje

What is now the smallest cafe in Ghent, used to be the tripe house, where less well-off people could purchase entrails. Because of hygienic reasons these could not be sold in the Butchers' Hall itself. The name of the cafe, however, refers to the function of the rear side. Condemned men and women waited there for the execution of their sentences. 18th-century “brown cafe”, the smallest in Ghent, which has been a cafe non-stop since 1776. The terrace is larger than the cafe. Two basement halls for parties, also larger than the actual cafe.

Bars & Nightlife

The best night life can be found in Ghent. The thousands of students, lively atmosphere and cool music scene make Ghent the ideal destination for a night out. At the Oude Beestenmarkt, you will be tripping over trendy places to go. De Vlasmarkt is a meeting place for real night owls. De Overpoort is where you will find the students and where you can party until late the next the morning.