From morning coffee to evening cocktails in a unique used book café in the heart of Ghent.
Est. 2014, Ghent
— used book café —
Step into our cozy book café, a place where fragrant coffee, delicious cocktails, and inspiring stories come together. Whether you want to dive into a good book, have a warm tea with friends, or discover a new literary gem, you've come to the right place!
Whether you stop by early for a coffee, come in for a light lunch, or fancy a beer or cocktail in the evening, you are always welcome. We are open all day and have something for everyone: fresh cake, homemade lemonades, cocktails/mocktails, and much more. Come by to read, work, or catch up, there's something tasty at any time of day.
Finished a book? Bring it along. The only conditions are that it has the same language, condition, and genre.
Feel free to leave a small message in the book for the next reader. This keeps our collection always surprising.
You can exchange your book for free at the bar, we'll stamp it, and you choose something new.
A book is a gift you can open again and again.
Free WiFi and outlets for your laptop.
Poetry nights, comedy shows and live music.
Challenge your friends to a game from our large collection.
Birthdays, receptions and corporate parties.
Le Bal Infernal is the perfect location for (private) events and group reservations. Ideally located near the city hall and nightlife, perfect for your party or reception.
We are a very flexible venue and are happy to adapt to the customer's needs. Everything is negotiable!
Opening Hours
Contact
info@lebalinfernal.be
This was a great coffee shop for relaxing, getting some work done, and it gets lively at night. We loved the atmosphere here.
— Will B
This coffee shop in Ghent has a really cool design, bookshelves and a cozy, creative vibe.
— Rihab Bennadi
The bar had a very cozy atmosphere, good music and the waitress was a sweetheart. Lots of people come here to study.
— Gwenn Pautrel