Best art book shop in town with a great selection! It is run by graphic designer Jurgen Maelfeyt and has a little gallery where there have interesting shows.

The Herbert Foundation is a private collection for contemporary art with a focus on conceptual art from the collection of Annick and Anton Herbert. It houses works by an impressive list of artists such as Marcel Broodthaers, Bruce Nauman, Dan Graham, Mike Kelley, Franz West, Thomas Schütte en Martin Kippenberger.

Museum Dr Ghuislain is a museum and a psychiatric centre. It is housed in the oldest mental asylum in Belgium, still functioning today, and aims to break down the many prejudices that still define what is ‘mentally ill’ and what is ‘normal’. They do this by assembling their own collection of outsider art or art brut, they host shows on contemporary human themes and have a permanent collection on the history of psychiatry.

Hands down for the best burger joint in town. They also serve some great cocktails. The proof is in the pudding, so go over and grab a bite!

This is my absolute favourite restaurant in town. But then again I have to correct myself; it's not merely a restaurant. It is a pizzeria, a bakery, a brunch place, coffee bar and a fine-dining restaurant all in one. It is casually cozy while it offers great food. Set around a magnificent wood oven this restaurant by star chef Kobe Desramaults is truly a gem!