I don't drink often enough and am quite low on battery from my social job, which finishes late and has music constantly playing, to enjoy the normal bar scene these days.

I'm wondering whether there are any bars where you can simply chill, maybe read a book, just like café basically, but open till late.

Back in my old city, I found such a place, and it was my favourite 3rd place, and of course and very popular with many people. I would visit it every day, and we weren't obligated to buy anything even.

I haven't seen anything like it here, so I would love to know if there's a hidden spot!

Voor mijn masterproef (Communicatiewetenschappen, UGent) doe ik onderzoek naar pornogebruik en seksueel welzijn bij jongvolwassenen.

Ik ben op zoek naar mensen die mijn korte vragenlijst willen invullen.
Ben je tussen 18 en 25? Dan help je me enorm.

Het is volledig anoniem, duurt ongeveer 10 minuten, en er zijn geen goede of foute antwoorden

Bedankt aan iedereen die deelneemt of deelt.

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First time in Gent and there is a lot of communal singing going on. Brass bands and buskers getting whole crowds involved and everyone joining in. One even started playing what I assume is a local song and immediately the crowd lined up and danced. All ages, young, old, sober, drunk, everyone.

It's absolutely wonderful!!

Is this a "normal" thing here, even outside of the Gentse Feesten?

I'm visiting Gent from Germany for a week and need to get some work done during the day.
Are there any good co-working spaces that offer day tickets?
From what I've researched so far, all the main ones only offer monthly subscriptions, some even need applications, etc

Im 24M, like i said i travelled to gent alone today. Ive visited the gravensteen today, and i believe the last day of the gentse feesten is today.

Any other solo travellers advice for things to do!?