Trollenkelder

Atmospheric beer bar with rare Belgian brews

Address Bij Sint Jacobs 17, 9000 Ghent

A dimly lit beer bar in a vaulted medieval cellar near Sint-Jacobs. The list leans heavily toward Trappist and abbey beers, including Westvleteren when they can get it. The staff know their beer and will steer you well if you ask. The cellar atmosphere is genuine -- low ceilings, stone walls, a decorative gallows -- and the crowd is mostly locals rather than tourists.

address: Bij Sint Jacobs 17

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