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YOU NIGHT CLUB
PARC SAVOY
MIRANO CONTINENTAL
VILLA NATKA
BELGA QUEEN
COSPAIA
World of Heineken 38 summer 2008
18 rue Duquesnoy 1000 Brussel
Tel: +32 (0)2 6391400 www.leyou.be
This club has been around for two years now and has
become the main hangout for the rich and the famous.
"You" is the place to be if you want to rub shoulders with
television personalities, politicians and famous artists from
Belgium and beyond. The outlet has lots of comfortable
nooks and crannies fitted with soft pillows for guest to
relax in. The interior design, an eclectic mix of sharp lines,
70s styles, and psychedelic prints, is the brain-child of
Miguel Cancio-Martin. If you want to enjoy a Heineken Paco
while lounging on the VIP-deck, be sure to reserve a spot
well in advance. Good times guaranteed.
Place Marie Josée 9 1050 Brussel Tel: +32 (0)2 6429616
www.parcsavoy.com
his 30s villa has been adapted to accommodate a trendy bar
and a restaurant. The club offers diverse seating arrangements
including but not limited to lounge couches, high stools and
reclining chairs. Food is served everywhere in the house, so those
so inclined can opt for a buffet type dining experience. Designed
by the Parc's charming owner Hélène de Ribaucourt, the interior
is a potpourri of modern and retro elements. After dinner, DJs
put the vinyl to the table and pump up the volume. The clientele
consists mainly of hipsters and businesspeople.
Ch. de Louvain 38 Leuvensesteenweg 1210 Brussel
Tel: +32 (0)2 2273948 www.dirtydancing.be
he Mirano Continental, one of Brussels' oldest clubs,
is currently reliving its illustrious youth. Located in an
old cinema, it enjoyed its glory days back in 80s. After
that, things went downhill for this grand old dame of
the Belgian club scene until the venue finally had to
close its doors in 2002. Shortly thereafter, a group of
producers joined forces to give the club a new lease on
life. The Mirano Continental rediscovered itself as a club
of magic and mystery. Today, the musical line-up boasts
up-and-coming star DJ's. Fashion shows and exhibitions
complement the trendy mix that makes this club so
popular. Dirty Dancing, its signature event, is held every
Saturday starting at 23:00. Dress to impress: the Mirano
has a very selective door policy.
Ch. de Waterloo 1020
www.villanatka.be
1180 Brussel Tel: +32 (0)2 3749363
This bar-restaurant, located in a beautiful building in the
diplomatic district, ranks amongst Brussels' most exclusive
venues. Villa Natka opened its doors in the summer of 2005
and has been fully booked ever since. The main reasons for
its smash success: top-notch French cuisine, exquisite service
and a chic yet comfortable décor. The building's brown interior
walls feature artwork by Daniel Hechter, while the restaurant
garden boasts a swimming pool and a poolside bar. Leave
your swimming trunks at home though: the pool is merely
ornamental. Those traveling by car can enjoy
the slightly decadent pleasure of valet parking.
Rue Fossé-aux-Loups 32
www.belgaqueen.be
B-1000 Brussel Tel: +32 (0)2 2172187
This restaurant cum club is a must for anyone visiting Brussels.
Designer Antoine Pinto converted this former bank into a versatile
venue, featuring an oyster bar, a beer bar and a smokers lounge. The
oyster bar stands out splendidly amid the two walls covered in falling
water, which create sounds reminiscent of the ocean. To arouse the
other senses, fresh oysters and shellfish are on prominent display.
A stairwell in the middle of the 200-seat restaurant leads to the
former safe-room in the basement, now home to the smokers lounge,
decorated in a style reminiscent of colonial Belgian Congo. The lounge
is open only to members and their guests. If you're not a member, get to
know someone who is.
spelstraa
Kapitein Crespelstraat 1 B-1050 Brussel B-1050
Brussel Tel: +32 (0)2 5130303 www.cospaia.com
This trendy restaurant with international appeal has only
recently opened its doors and is the hottest place in town
at the moment. The restaurant's majestic entrance leads
to a large dining hall with a luxurious and mysterious
atmosphere. The stunning interior features a bar, lounge
corner and a sensual dining room dubbed "the silver
room," seating 25. A smaller dining room seating only
eight offers an intimate dining experience. During the
summer months the restaurant's terrace, all 180 square
metres of it, offers an exquisite view of the vibrant
Waterloolaan.
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