De Gouden Vis
De Gouden Vis
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Kate H
Reading, UK199 contributions
May 2022
Very laid back pub for a couple of drinks. We sat on the rear terrace and had a table catching the sun. Very popular with locals. No food served, as such, but you can get a toasted sandwich or a portion of cheese. DH had a cheese and ham toastie and I had a portion of cheese, which was enough for several people to share. The mustard it came with had a kick & my reaction made the locals on the next table laugh!
Reasonable prices too. €5 for a toastie, €4.90 for the cheese. We also had 4 beers in total. I tried the Seefbier, which was very good. Total bill was €25.40!!! Absolute bargain :)
Reasonable prices too. €5 for a toastie, €4.90 for the cheese. We also had 4 beers in total. I tried the Seefbier, which was very good. Total bill was €25.40!!! Absolute bargain :)
Written 13 August 2022
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Laurie e
St. Catharines, Canada300 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Great little Art Deco pub on the canal. Lovely outdoor patio covered in vines near where the canal boats leave from. Very friendly staff who helped us select our beers.
Written 28 May 2024
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JuRut
Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador438 contributions
Apr 2022
Quaint place, overlooking the most famous bridge in Belgium. Very friendly owner. Limited meny, but good cheese or alternatively there are ham / cheese rolls.
Written 4 May 2022
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Joe A
London, England, United Kingdom55 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
I love this bar.
Great atmosphere. Good music.
Nice outdoor terrace area.
Good selection of beer and reasonably priced.
Would recommend - a chilled place to spend an hour or two!
Great atmosphere. Good music.
Nice outdoor terrace area.
Good selection of beer and reasonably priced.
Would recommend - a chilled place to spend an hour or two!
Written 8 September 2018
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Stuart Robertson
79 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Tucked away down a back street not far from the main shopping area.
Short but quality beer list, very chilled friendly service. Very nice place for a beer or coffee
Short but quality beer list, very chilled friendly service. Very nice place for a beer or coffee
Written 19 March 2024
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bihish
San Antonio, TX23 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Far away from tourist trap
This is where locals hang out
Very close to the square and it's walking distance to almost everything
This is where locals hang out
Very close to the square and it's walking distance to almost everything
Written 11 January 2022
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Benoit N
Montreal, Canada469 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Quaint sympathetic pub right by Mechelen's historic center and Market. Extensive Belgian beer menu, served just right. Great ambiance where the locals wet their whistle. Very decent pricing and service. My wife and I enjoyed sitting back chilling whilst watching people go by.
But calling it 'The Golden Fish'? I don't quite get that....
But calling it 'The Golden Fish'? I don't quite get that....
Written 5 February 2019
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,383 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
On a lazy Sunday evening I reckon that I saw De Gouden Vis at its best. I like relaxed “early doors” drinking and the mood in here was perfect. It was half full, with people enjoying quiet conversation; service was relaxed and friendly; and the beer was good.
Certainly during our two days in Mechelen, this was one of the best bars we found.
Certainly during our two days in Mechelen, this was one of the best bars we found.
Written 17 June 2018
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Chloe P
London, UK89 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
This bar is perfect for sipping on a couple of Belgium beers. Out the back is an artfully ageing conservatory looking over a small courtyard overlooking the canal- a space that would be perfect in the summer. For us it was raining and watching the rain whilst listening to the pitter patter on the glass roof was very relaxing! The beer was good, both draft and bottled. The service was excellent even when all the tables filled up. We had a plate of cheese with our last round which was delicious. I will be back to this bar!
Written 1 February 2018
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Jean V
Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium22 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Very cosy pub with excellent beers, nice place to talk with friends and there is a private area for smokers!
Written 22 December 2017
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