The Langestraat is the main strip for a night out — bars of all kinds, busy on weekends year-round. Elsewhere the options are scattered but rewarding if you know where to look.
't Botteltje
The biggest beer house in the city, serving 230 beers. Very crowded, but very cosy.
tel: +32 59 70 09 28 address: Louisastraat 19
Den Artiest
Popular bar across all ages, with a grill kitchen open until 02h00. Art exhibition on the first floor and regular rock concerts. www.denartiest.be
tel: +32 59 80 88 89 address: Kapucijnenstraat 13
Tati's Jazz Club
One of the few jazz clubs in Ostend. Check for opening hours.
address: Langestraat 71
Celtic Ireland
Very large Irish pub. Inside it gets ear-damagingly loud, but the terrace is pleasant on summer evenings.
tel: +32 59 51 85 99 address: Langestraat 67