VIAGE keeps its cool

Brussels is groaning under a heatwave already being written into the record books as one of the earliest and most intense in years. The mercury climbs past thirty degrees, the nights offer barely a breath of relief, and the city scrambles for shade wherever it can find it. At VIAGE, we keep our cool, literally.

While the sun turns the Boulevard Anspach into a furnace, the temperature inside stays perfectly pleasant, always ready for fun without the sweat.

A cool oasis in the heart of the city

Step through the doors of VIAGE and you’ll feel the difference straight away. Our air conditioning holds the venue at a constant, comfortable temperature, far from the oppressive heat outside. Sweaty palms at the gaming tables and slots are NOT the result of the weather.

Our chef bravely fires up his 360° grill every Friday and Saturday evening. Even in the kitchen of restaurant GRILL, it never gets hotter than on a winter’s night. The beautiful coffee at CHILL might currently ‘chill’ you the moment you step outside, thankfully not when you enjoy it indoors. Better to take a fresh milkshake or smoothie for the road to keep cool on your way home.

Cool down with a bite and a drink

Keeping cool isn’t just about temperature. At the CINNA Bar, we serve refreshing cocktails and ice-cold drinks that are a match for any heatwave. Between rounds at the tables, take a moment to relax, cool glass in hand and let the outside world wait a little longer.

And, top of the bill, our rooftop terrace has it all! Casa Alta offers shade and cool air inside, and outside a sweeping open-air terrace with a 180° panorama over the Brussels skyline. Daytime is for sun-worshipping thermophiles; nighttime is for everyone else. A Mediterranean breeze blows through the menu too: summery bites with a southern twist, refined cocktails and ice-cold drinks that make the heat a distant memory. Whether the sun blazes relentlessly or slips below the skyline, every moment at Casa Alta feels like a holiday — high above the bustle, yet right in the heart of the city.

Cool your head, warm your heart at Casa Mundial

It’s not just the heat that’s raising temperatures, the football tournament is generating its own kind of fever. Casa Mundial, VIAGE’s immersive arena, broadcasts live matches on a monumental screen. The atmosphere brings the tension of the stadium indoors, without the blazing sun on the terraces. Sink into a sofa and follow every stage of the tournament from the opening kick-off to the final whistle, while the air conditioning keeps things at a perfectly comfortable temperature.

The current match schedule focuses on the African derbies. Find all the latest updates via the Afro.Arena Instagram page so you never miss a kick-off. And of course on the Casa Mundial website itself, where you can reserve your spot.

Summer may keep breaking records, but inside VIAGE, heads stay cool and the good times stay warm.

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