Kompass

Nieuwevaart 51, Gent, Netherlands

Kompass in Gent is not a hiking map company, despite what the name might suggest. It's a venue, and honestly, the vibe is what you make of it. The space is built around letting you do your own thing. Whether you're there for the drinks, the atmosphere, or just to see what's happening on any given night, it's the kind of place where you don't need a plan. You show up, you feel it out, and you go from there. What makes it worth a visit is that it doesn't try to be everything at once. It's got its own identity, and it sticks to it. If you're in Gent and want a night that doesn't feel like a copy-paste of every other bar, this is where you land. Just go in with an open mind and see where the night takes you. That's the whole point.