Welcome to Gold, where you can enjoy a unique and intimate listening experience. Our carefully curated selection of music and drinks takes you to another world.
PAUSE AND LISTEN
The story of the Gold Listening Bar begins with Rob Visser, his passion for music and his extraordinary record collection. The idea grew to make not only that collection, but that of many others, available to a wider audience.
For our intimate bar, we were inspired by the Jazz Kissa's of Japan. All music is carefully selected from our extensive vinyl collection and played on a vintage high-end audio system.
Gold was born out of the desire to create a unique bar in Ghent, a music-centric living space for deep listening, coming together and sharing. We also want to provide a platform for presentations by creatives, labels and musicians. Vinyl and a superior sound are the connecting factors, the music is paramount and covers the whole spectrum of jazz, rock, avant-garde, electronic, brazil, soul... Vibe & atmosphere, that's what it's all about.
We serve an exquisite selection of (natural) wines, spirits, local craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages.
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
Luistersessies
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8 P.M.
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A rare or special LP played on a top-notch system. The session is introduced by a musician, collector or enthusiast.
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For an ideal listening experience silence is requested while listening to both sides of the main record.
Free admission - limited capacity - seating only - no reservations.
Come early to save you seat in the sweet spot!
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Doors closed between 8 & 9 p.m.
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Record release / Label Night / Theme Night / Outlier Session
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 8 P.M.
A stage for musicians/bands and their new record. A record label presents its catalog on vinyl. An evening of music around a specific theme. A selector spins adventurous music, that’s a little more “out there”.
Proposals welcome by email.
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Selectors
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 8 P.M.
Selectors spin records from their own collection to share with the community. Music not immediately made for the dance floor: unusual, personal, atmospheric, eccentric or anachronistic music that you rarely or never hear in a bar.
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You
EVERY DAY BETWEEN 5 & 8 P.M.
In addition to requesting music from the extensive house collection, you can bring a record you would like to share.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the weekly detailed program
GIFT CARD
The gift of music
Cool gift for your musical friends.
Gift cards available at the Bar!
OPENING HOURS
Pause and listen
WED - THU - FRI - SAT
5 PM - 1 AM
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WO - DO - VR - ZA
17:00 - 01:00
CONTACT
Join the Gold family and stay up to date with our latest events and specials!
To preserve the listening experience in this small venue, our capacity is limited, so come early and save your seat in the sweet spot.
Want to come and play some records? Questions and/or suggestions?
You can rent our space for a private event.
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Goudstraat 2, 9000 Gent
WHO WE ARE
Rob Visser – Host
Stefaan De Ruyck – Administrator
Prosse – Food & Beverage advisor
Steven Michiels – Audio advisor
Pieterjan – Interior Design
Klara De Buck – Visual communication
AUDIO SET UP
LINN Sondek LP12 record player
with a LINN Ittok LV2 arm and an ORTOFON MC Nr. 2 cartridge
GRAHAM SLEE step-up
LEBEN RS30EQ tube phono pre amp
MCINTOSH C45 pre amp
PASS LABS 150.5 power amp
KLIPSCH Cornwall III Speakers
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For our DJ booth we have:
VARIA INSTRUMENTS RDM20 Rotary mixer
2 TECHNICS 1210 Mk II with ORTOFON Concorde cartridges