A private members club in Brussels offering dining, meeting rooms, events, and networking opportunities in a historic setting.
De Warande is a Flemish private members' club in Brussels housed in the historic Empain/Hôtel Empain building.
It offers historic salons and halls, meeting rooms, a co‑working space and a Clubrestaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced menus with a summer terrace, plus parking with EV charging and valet at peak times.
The club runs a regular events calendar—working lunches, debates, themed dinners and travel programmes—and provides business services, event production and hospitality, as well as reciprocal access to 29 sister clubs worldwide.
Membership options include individual and company plans; applications require an online form, tour, motivation letter and two member supporters, and city wear or business casual is the standard dress code.
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About
De Warande is a Flemish private members club located in Brussels, founded in the late 1980s. The club is housed in the Empain/Hôtel Empain building, and its historical milestones are detailed on the club's website.
Club Facilities
The club features historic salons and halls, including De Zestien, De Rotonde, Salon Hertog, De Lounge, Grote Warandezaal, and Zuilengallerij. Additionally, there are meeting rooms, a co-working space, and a Clubrestaurant with a summer terrace. Parking is available with EV charging points and valet service during peak times. More information can be found on the club's homepage.
Dining Facilities
The Clubrestaurant offers seasonal, locally sourced menus and an extensive wine list, with table bookings available online or via email. The restaurant also features a summer terrace for outdoor dining in good weather. Details about the dining options can be found on the club's culinary page.
Events Calendar
De Warande maintains an online events calendar for members, listing weekly activities such as working lunches, debate evenings, club tables, themed dinners, and trips. Members can register for these events through the members portal. More information is available on the club's activities page.
Networking Opportunities
Members have access to regular activities, including working lunches and debates, as well as special programmes for young members and company visits. Membership also includes automatic access to a network of 29 sister clubs worldwide, which can be explored further on the club's activities page.
Business Services
The club provides meeting rooms and flexible event spaces, along with event production and hospitality support. Members can book spaces and activities via the members portal and reservation contacts. More details can be found on the club's membership page.
Leisure Activities
Leisure activities at De Warande include cultural events, themed dinners, and the club's annual travel programmes, among others. Additional information is available on the club's activities page.
Membership Options
Membership options include individual memberships with various term lengths and company memberships sold as credit bundles. Reduced rates are available for certain groups. The application process requires an online form, a tour, a motivation letter, and two member supporters. More information is provided on the club's membership page.
Special Events
The club hosts themed dining series, working lunches with senior figures, and diplomatic days, among other special events. Details about these events can be found on the club's activities page.
Dress Code
The house rules specify city wear or business casual as the standard dress code. Sports shoes and jeans are not permitted, and gentlemen are requested to keep their suit jackets on. More information on the dress code can be found on the club's house rules page.
Affiliations
De Warande is affiliated with a network of 29 sister clubs worldwide and maintains international programming and reciprocal membership arrangements. More about these affiliations can be found on the club's affiliations page.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Business centre
- Dining
- Private functions
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