Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Ghent

A historic brasserie in a 13th-century stone granary right on the Korenmarkt, two minutes from the Belfort. Classic Flemish dishes (waterzooi, stoverij), large vaulted interior, summer terrace facing the Sint-Niklaaskerk. Leashed dogs welcome inside on the ground floor and on the terrace; water bowls at the bar.

A legendary genever bar at the edge of the Patershol, more than 215 references of Belgian and Dutch genever poured to the rim. Tiny wooden room with stove, the owner's dog often sleeps near the bar; leashed dogs welcome inside without question.

A warm neighbourhood brown café on the Sint-Veerleplein facing the Gravensteen castle moat, in the heart of old Ghent. The owners keep a house dog; leashed dogs are genuinely welcome inside and on the square terrace. Classic Belgian brown-café fare and a strong list of Flemish beers.

Ghent's own city brewery, in a converted brick building on the Lieve canal five minutes north of the Korenmarkt. Gruut brews without hops, using a medieval blend of herbs, a genuine Ghent specialty since 2009. Large canal-side terrace and a vaulted interior beer hall, leashed dogs explicitly welcome in both.

A bright independent coffee bar and brunch spot a short walk west of the Korenmarkt, popular with students and locals. Speciality coffee, all-day breakfast, vegetarian-friendly menu. Leashed dogs welcome inside on the wooden floor and on the small front terrace; water bowls at the bar.