In the shadow of the cathedral, BelRoy’s at Nine from Ben Belmans and Dieter Van Roy sends out five-star hotel lobby vibes with its ornate wooden ceiling, tan leather armchairs and impeccable service. It’s the perfect mixologist refuge for enjoying a few classics revisited to perfection, picked from a menu that’s both sharp and concise in equal measure. We opted for a stunning Whiskey Sour with a twist of kriek syrup and aquafaba (chickpea water), and an intriguing Champagne Colada, mixing Jacquart bubbles with rum, pineapple and coconut. Hate setting foot in the city center? The good news is that two other BelRoy’s locations (Bijou and Mas) await you at Zuid and down by the marina. // Barbara Gù