Bar Jan Cremer

Ghent

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Bar Jan Cremer

This coffee bar and hotspot with a wood interior and a sunny terrace – just a stone’s throw from Overpoort – serves bagels and gestreken mastellen (‘ironed buns’) with coffee or a cool pint. A go-to spot for students.

Useful Information

Address: Kramersplein 5, Gent
Email: info@barjancremer.be
Phone: +32 474 24 85 93
More Info: www.barjancremer.be
More Info: www.facebook.com/barjancremer/

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The best night life can be found in Ghent. The thousands of students, lively atmosphere and cool music scene make Ghent the ideal destination for a night out. At the Oude Beestenmarkt, you will be tripping over trendy places to go. De Vlasmarkt is a meeting place for real night owls. De Overpoort is where you will find the students and where you can party until late the next the morning.

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