Machine room

Beating heart of the brewery

Mix history and present and make your own sparkling brew in what used to be the beating heart of our brewery and is now our central ball, seminar & dinner room. From a smashing party to a seminar, the Machine room caters to your event plans. Submerge yourself in our historical heritage and you will be in good company.

The Machine Room is a protected heritage site and has been fully restored to its original state! It doesn’t get more unique.

De Hoorn takes care of your entire event, from request to invoice. Our young and dynamic team is ready to help you plan and organise everything. With our expertise, all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Nice to know: break-out rooms? These are located on our second floor, so you can easily add these to your event.

Ideal for

Baby shower/family party

Company presentation

Dance party

Dinner

Wedding

Presentations

Reception

Seminary

Walking dinner

facilities

Beamer/projector

Catering

Drinks

Sound & light

Accessible by wheelchair

Fixed bar

Blackout curtains

WiFi

layouts

Standing dance party

200

Standing dinner

150

Sitting dinner

120

U-shape

Theater

150

Theater & standing

Your event in the machine room?

Free quote

Or call 016 84 19 20

FAQ

Until what time can/may the venue be hired?

The venue may be rented until 4am at the latest.

Should we take care of the clean-up ourselves?

No, everything in terms of clean-up is included in the price of the venue.

Should we provide our own service?

No, we provide all the service needed and supervise the event. We work with our own team that has years of experience in the event industry.

Can we dress the venue ourselves?

You can certainly do that, bringing everything yourself except candles, firework sticks and confetti.

What furniture is present in the heritage rooms (Brewing Room and Machine Room)?

The heritage rooms are equipped with:

A maximum of 12 round tables (1 of max 6 people and 11 of max 11 people). Our tables therefore come in two sizes: a maximum of nine and a maximum of 11 people. All round tables and chairs are included in the hire price.
Ten standing tables and twenty stools, to be divided between the two rooms (of course, you can always hire both in addition).
Beautiful cast-iron buffet tables for catering or your own decoration

Still need something extra? Be sure to discuss it with our event team. Everything can be hired: decoration, chairs, benches, etc.

Is De Hoorn suitable for disabled people?

Yes it is, our building is fully wheelchair accessible!

Are there parking facilities at De Hoorn?

Just a two-minute walk away is Parking Vaartkom, with space for up to 1,000 cars. This car park is also the cheapest in Leuven. For those who want to be a real gentle(wo)man, there is the option of providing your own exit tickets for your visitors.

Is De Hoorn easily accessible by public transport?

De Hoorn is located at the Vaartkom, 1,5 kilometres from Leuven train station. A brisk walk (15 min.) or bike ride (5 min.) brings you to De Hoorn in no time. The closest bus stop is Engels Plein (De Lijn bus 601), a 5 minute walk from De Hoorn.

Are you working with a regular caterer?

We work with our regular caterer Papillot, who offers high quality. So with us, you can enjoy not only our fantastic venue, but also Papillot's culinary delights. We provide the perfect combination of delicious food and excellent service. Let us make your event unforgettable with Papillot's culinary expertise! Take a look at the website.