Under The Stairs opens at Corinthia Brussels, led by Belgium’s cocktail visionary Hannah Van Ongevalle

LONDON, UK – Corinthia Brussels announces the opening of Under The Stairs, an intimate speakeasy that hopes to redefine Brussels’ cocktail culture. Opening its doors in June 2025, following the hotel’s launch in December 2024, the bar is the brainchild of illustrious mixologist Hannah Van Ongevalle.

More than just a bar, Under The Stairs is a refined yet welcoming space for hotel guests and locals alike, offering an extraordinary drinking experience.

Under The Stairs showcases a meticulously curated selection of cocktails blending global influences with local ingredients. With Hannah’s first menu, From Dust We Rise, guests can expect innovative and modern twists on classic drinks that have been invented throughout the last century in hotel bars all over the world.

Known for her love of fashion, design, and art, Hannah Van Ongevalle brings these influences to life in her cocktails – each a visual and sensory experience. Her passion for the growing movement around non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails is reflected in a menu that balances indulgence with inclusivity. The menu at Under The Stairs is a curated exploration of mood, memory, and mastery – a signature of Hannah Van Ongevalle’s storytelling approach to mixology. Each drink is crafted with precision and character, offering guests a sensorial journey through bold ingredients, layered textures, and unexpected twists. From complex spirit-forward statements to non-alcoholic surprises, the menu is a celebration of contrast, craft, and creativity, offering a new perspective on Brussels’ cocktail scene.

Ongevalle comes from a family of bartenders, often referred to as the “Von Trapps of the mixology world.” She brings over a decade of experience behind the bar and beyond, with a reputation for crafting refined, imaginative drinks that surprise and delight.

“My philosophy for Under The Stairs and its first menu is all about reimagining the classics. I want to take the timeless cocktails we all know and love, and give them a fresh, thoughtful twist—something familiar, but with a surprise in every sip.” says Hannah Van Ongevalle, Bar Director at Under The Stairs.

“Under The Stairs is an extraordinary new addition to Corinthia Brussels – a space that perfectly embodies Hannah’s fearless creativity and deep respect for cocktail heritage. It’s a testament to her dedication to craftsmanship, where every drink tells a story” says Nicolas Kipper, Managing Director of Corinthia Brussels.

Brussels, recently referred to by Condé Nast Traveller as one of Europe’s coolest cities right now, is poised to welcome Under The Stairs as the go-to destination for those seeking inventive and refined cocktails in the heart of the city. This opening follows the recent launch of Corinthia Brussels, the only hotel in Belgium included in Conde Nast Traveller’s coveted 2025 Hot List.

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