Not many people know about the cocktail bar that opened in 2002 in Antwerp’s mysterious Vlaeykensgang quarter. It is hidden down a cobbled lane in one of the city’s oldest houses.
The interior was reshaped by the designer and antique dealer Axel Vervoordt, who has combined the historic architecture with contemporary details. It’s a sublime spot in the heart of old Antwerp for a cocktail mixed by Julian Youssef along with a plate of serious sushi.
Derek Blyth’s hidden secret of the day: Derek Blyth is the author of the bestselling “The 500 Hidden Secrets of Belgium”. He picks out one of his favourite hidden secrets for The Brussels Times every day.
