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TheMerode Private Members’ Club in Brussels
From Monday to Friday, 8am - 9pm

Curator, writer, and editor based in London, Francesca Gavin joined us at TheMerode as curator of our former in-house ar...
25/08/2025

Curator, writer, and editor based in London, Francesca Gavin joined us at TheMerode as curator of our former in-house art exhibition The Third Perspective, a group exhibition inspired by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s In Praise of Shadows.

Beyond our walls, she serves as Artistic Director of viennacontemporary and Editor-in-Chief of EPOCH, a magazine that bridges contemporary and historical art. Known for her sharp cultural insight and cross-disciplinary vision, Francesca continues to shape the way we see, and think about, art today.

This summer, she shares what’s sparking her imagination: books, places, and ideas worth lingering with.

We’re getting ready at The Merode! From crates to walls, the energy of more than 140 works from Belgium and Brazil is co...
21/08/2025

We’re getting ready at The Merode! From crates to walls, the energy of more than 140 works from Belgium and Brazil is coming together.

Curated by Kathleen Weyts and Benedicte Goesaert, ENERGIA explores the vibrant flows connecting artists, stories, and cultures.

Stay tuned as we transform the space into an immersive dialogue linking two worlds.

After his thought-provoking talk last fall at TheMerode on keeping innovation human, tech journalist and UK founding ed...
18/08/2025

After his thought-provoking talk last fall at TheMerode on keeping innovation human, tech journalist and UK founding editor David Rowan shares what’s fueling his future-forward summer. From ruthless reads on Silicon Valley’s blind spots to unexpected architectural gems and rebellious comedy, David’s summer list is anything but predictable. It’s a tech realist’s guide to finding joy and meaning in the chaos.

Here’s what’s on his radar:

BOOKS
•⁠ ⁠Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
“I’m re-reading this classic in behavioral science by the Nobel-prizewinning economist in light of his own particular behavioural insight of a few months ago”

•⁠ ⁠More Everything Forever, Adam Becker
“A brutal takedown of our tech overlords”

•⁠ ⁠Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas, Natasha Dow Schüll
“A break down on how electronic slot machines play with human psychology to trap players in the “machine zone” and keep them hooked.”

MEDIA
•⁠ ⁠Stephen Colbert vs. Trump vs. Paramount.
“I’m also going to be spending the summer enjoying watching Stephen Colbert take on Trump and his own cowardly employers Paramount... though he may have been permanently silenced by the time you read this.”

DESTINATIONS
•⁠ ⁠Edinburgh Fringe Festival
“I take a group of around 40 people each year and work with local theatre people to choose six shows a day from the thousands on offer. A wonderful and intense cultural experience.”

•⁠ ⁠El Cabanyal, Valencia
“By the beach, where I’ve just undertaken a typically naive and foolish endeavour: to renovate a 100-year-old house (as a metaphor, imagine a giant bottomless hole in the ground, into which the renovator needs to keep throwing euros). But naive impulsiveness has served me fine as a startup tech investor”

•⁠ ⁠The TWA Terminal at JFK
“A futuristic design by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen that was instantly redundant on its 1962 opening because it couldn’t accommodate the new jumbo jet. Now it’s been restored magnificently as the TWA Hotel, restored in obsessive splendour including Saarinen’s original study and a 1960s living room.”

After his thought-provoking talk last fall at TheMerode on keeping innovation human, tech journalist and UK founding ed...
17/08/2025

After his thought-provoking talk last fall at TheMerode on keeping innovation human, tech journalist and UK founding editor David Rowan shares what’s fueling his future-forward summer. From ruthless reads on Silicon Valley’s blind spots to unexpected architectural gems and rebellious comedy, David’s summer list is anything but predictable. It’s a tech realist’s guide to finding joy and meaning in the chaos.

Here’s what’s on his radar:

BOOKS
•⁠ ⁠Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
“I’m re-reading this classic in behavioral science by the Nobel-prizewinning economist in light of his own particular behavioural insight of a few months ago”
•⁠ ⁠More Everything Forever, Adam Becker
“A brutal takedown of our tech overlords”
•⁠ ⁠Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas, Natasha Dow Schüll
“A break down on how electronic slot machines play with human psychology to trap players in the “machine zone” and keep them hooked.”

MEDIA
•⁠ ⁠Stephen Colbert vs. Trump vs. Paramount.
“I’m also going to be spending the summer enjoying watching Stephen Colbert take on Trump and his own cowardly employers Paramount... though he may have been permanently silenced by the time you read this.”

DESTINATIONS
•⁠ ⁠Edinburgh Fringe Festival
“I take a group of around 40 people each year and work with local theatre people to choose six shows a day from the thousands on offer. A wonderful and intense cultural experience.”
•⁠ ⁠The TWA Terminal at JFK
“A futuristic design by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen that was instantly redundant on its 1962 opening because it couldn’t accommodate the new jumbo jet. Now it’s been restored magnificently as the TWA Hotel, restored in obsessive splendour including Saarinen’s original study and a 1960s living room.”
•⁠ ⁠El Cabanyal, Valencia
“By the beach, where I’ve just undertaken a typically naive and foolish endeavour: to renovate a 100-year-old house (as a metaphor, imagine a giant bottomless hole in the ground, into which the renovator needs to keep throwing euros). But naive impulsiveness has served me fine as a startup tech investor”

After a refreshing summer pause, TheMerode reopens its doors on Monday, August 18th.We can’t wait to welcome you again, ...
16/08/2025

After a refreshing summer pause, TheMerode reopens its doors on Monday, August 18th.
We can’t wait to welcome you again, renewed, re-energised, and with plenty of exciting new touches for you to discover.

Come by, reconnect, and rediscover your club.

CIAO Restaurant and TheStables Café are ready to welcome you as well, and ökēn cocktail bar will be back in September.

An exciting new season for TheMerode.Behind our doors, the past weeks have been a symphony of renewal.Walls dressed in f...
13/08/2025

An exciting new season for TheMerode.

Behind our doors, the past weeks have been a symphony of renewal.
Walls dressed in fresh, refined tones and new elegant flooring set the stage for this season’s rich and eventful agenda.
Discover reimagined layouts of TheMerode’s iconic salons and rooms, each designed to elevate the way you experience your club.

We’re almost ready to welcome you back, even more inviting, inspiring, and still distinctly TheMerode.

This is just a glimpse. The full experience awaits on Monday, 18th August.

An exciting new season for TheMerode is coming.Behind our doors, the past weeks have been a symphony of renewal.Walls dr...
13/08/2025

An exciting new season for TheMerode is coming.

Behind our doors, the past weeks have been a symphony of renewal.
Walls dressed in fresh, refined tones and new elegant flooring set the stage for this season’s rich and eventful agenda.
Discover reimagined layouts of TheMerode’s iconic salons and rooms, each designed to elevate the way you experience your club.

We’re almost ready to welcome you back, even more inviting, inspiring, and still distinctly TheMerode.

This is just a glimpse. The full experience awaits on Monday, 18th August.

After a thought-provoking talk at TheMerode in June, philosopher and bestselling author Marie Robert () opens her notebo...
05/08/2025

After a thought-provoking talk at TheMerode in June, philosopher and bestselling author Marie Robert () opens her notebook and suitcase to share what’s inspiring her this summer.

From poetic novels and sun-drenched songs to soulful destinations and sharp podcast episode — her list is an invitation to slow down, think deeper, and travel with meaning.

Here’s a taste of what she’s taking with her:

BOOKS
François-Henri Désérable, Chagrin d’un chant inachevé
“A gem that sparks a longing for travel and South America.”
Silvia Avallone, Coeur noir
“A stunning novel to devour, a beautiful story about love and redemption.”
Epicure, Lettre de Ménécée
“A timeless philosophical classic to bring a touch of wisdom to your summer.”

MUSIC
Ray of light, Madonna
Live forever, Oasis
Leolam, Avishaï Cohen
I know I Can, Nas
Mediterraneo, Jovanotti

PODCAST
‘Taylor Swift, le monde, ma fille et moi’ on
“A clever series to understand the scale of the phenomenon.”

DESTINATIONS
Épicerie L’Idéale in Marseille
“To understand what it means to eat with love.”
The Maison de Balzac in Paris
“Nothing more charming in summer.”
Trieste in Italy
“One of my favorite cities in the world — located at the crossroads of so many worlds.”

While the doors are closed, the icons remain.A closer look at the timeless details that define TheMerode.From handpicked...
01/08/2025

While the doors are closed, the icons remain.
A closer look at the timeless details that define TheMerode.
From handpicked textures to design pieces with a story, these are the elements that make the club more than just a space.
Currently in reset before reopening on August 18, more sneak peek soon.

This weekend, we took TheMerode experience beyond our walls.Our members were invited to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps cir...
28/07/2025

This weekend, we took TheMerode experience beyond our walls.

Our members were invited to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit for an unforgettable day at the Belgian Grand Prix, where adrenaline met elegance.

From prime viewing seats overlooking the most thrilling corners of the track, including the iconic Raidillon, to capturing close-up moments of their favorite F1 cars, our members were immersed in the heart of the action.

The day was celebrated, naturally, with a glass of , our gracious host. A timeless toast to speed, style, and shared memories.

Earlier this month, TheMerode members were welcomed for a rare private tour in the studio of renowned Belgian artist Han...
24/07/2025

Earlier this month, TheMerode members were welcomed for a rare private tour in the studio of renowned Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck, a quiet, immersive space where sculpture, installation, and drawing converge in poetic dialogue.

From life-size grey figures to intimate reflections on time and memory, Op de Beeck’s work invites us to slow down and observe the beauty in silence. This exclusive visit offered a glimpse into the mind and making of a singular artistic voice.

Thank you for opening your studio to us!

Our last Community Drink of the season was nothing short of golden. With a Sun Club theme, members gathered under the Ju...
15/07/2025

Our last Community Drink of the season was nothing short of golden. With a Sun Club theme, members gathered under the July sun to sip rosé, share oysters and gelato, and unwind on the terrace with summer in full swing.

It was the perfect moment to connect and celebrate with TheMerode community before the annual summer closing.

Thank you for making this season unforgettable, we look forward to welcoming TheMerode members back at the next Community drink after the break!

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Place Poelaert, 6
Brussels
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Maandag 08:00 - 21:00
Dinsdag 08:00 - 21:00
Woensdag 08:00 - 21:00
Donderdag 08:00 - 21:00
Vrijdag 08:00 - 21:00

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