Lakes & swim
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A large sports and recreation park by the Watersportbaan with a lake, sandy beach, trails and sports grounds on the west side of Ghent.
Off-leash areaSwim access
Free
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Cafés · Brabantdam
Trappistenhuis
A cosy brown beer cafe near the city centre with over 170 Belgian speciality beers, anchored on the full Trappist line-up.
Why it made the list
A dog-friendly beer cafe run by a beer expert, ideal for trying Trappist and rare brews in a relaxed setting.
Good to know before you go
Dogs are welcome at the tables (pet-friendly per venue listings); address and hours from the official website.
Practical notes
- Ask the staff what is in the cellar that week
- Westvleteren XII appears when stocks allow.
What is available on site
- Dogs indoors
- Water bowls
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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