't Dreupelkot — Restaurant in Ghent

My sister and brother-in-law took me to ’t Dreupelkot to try authentic Belgian jenever, and it was a memorable experience. We tasted the Huisjenevers Korenwijn (42%) and the Caves St Amand Gent Borluut Oude Jenever (55%), both of which were bold and flavorful.

The historic interior adds a lot of charm, and the dog-friendly policy is a big plus. However, the owner could have been more engaging, sharing some stories about the jenevers would have elevated the experience beyond just a quick pour and payment.

Overall, it’s a nice spot to explore traditional jenever in a truly...

The young man behind the bar is marvellous. He can talk geneve like a pro. What a fabulous place to have an aperitif or a digestif.

The only negative that springs to mind is that their range of geneve is so extensive, and the young man behind the bar is so keen on the joys of geneve that you can loose yourself for hours, maybe days, in this small and wonderful hidden gem.

And one of the best parts - they distill their own geneve as well as having an enormous range from the competition.

If you are in...

Pol is an absolute legend. My husband is from gent and while visiting we decided to stop by with my mother in law and it was absolutely the time of our lives I can’t even remember everything we tried but they were all delicious! The Advocaat was a standout! Pol is a tough nut to crack but the more you talk with him we cracked a smile out of him! Definitely an experience worth having. Thank you Pol, and I hope you find someone to continue...