Antoine Pinto has given the superb Hôtel de la Poste with its entrance hall and late 19th century stained-glass windows, a complete new lease of life.

The metamorphosis the building has undergone - from a bank in true belle époque style to a multifunctional complex housing a restaurant, an oyster bar, a beer bar and a cigar lounge - reveals clearly his respect for the original space and volumes.

In the space following the reception room one's eye is immediately attracted to the ceiling or more precisely the richly decorated cornice. Antoine Pinto has opted for a concept with club chairs and guest tables, allowing the space to breathe again, light years away from the cramped brasseries found elsewhere.

A somewhat mysterious staircase leads down to the CLUB where the colonial grandeur of the former Belgian Congo provides a haven for lovers of fine cigars and exquisite wines.

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