3 Best Bars in Dendermonde, Ghent and the Leie

An old local favorite. Its small terrace overlooks the Stadhuis, and inside it's just a nice, cozy pub, with a TV pumping out soccer in the evenings. It also has a choice of hundreds of different gins and jenevers. 

Another solid bar overlooking the Grotemarkt and with a rather slick interior. It opens early, closes late, and drinks are accompanied by a small sharing plate of popcorn, olives, and chips. Its selection of whiskies and local beers is also pretty good. 

A charming little bar on the main street into town with a good choice of local beers, cocktails, and mostly South African wines. It also does a small (€17) lunch menu, which changes daily. Bar snacks are ambitious (think cod ceviche and pizza with figs) and there's a great terrace at the back.