# Blessed Gothic Bars The Spirito Martini Night Club Lets You Party in a Church By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirito-martini-night-club References: [yatzer](http://yatzer.com/2252_a_blessed_club_in_brussels) If you think church is boring, then Brussels' Spritio Martini night club might just change your mind. No sermons or Sunday Schools can be found in this former Anglican church. Instead, the Spirito Martini is a night club designed by Puresanghas that has become a popular hot spot with in-the-know Belgians. Puresang maintained the [gothic integrity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar) of the church and turned it into the Spirito Martini night club, which boasts three bars, a VIP room and five lounge areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gothic-inspired Nightclubs:** Opportunity for creating unique nightlife experiences by repurposing religious or historic buildings into night clubs. - **Church Conversion:** Potential for transforming unused churches into alternative entertainment venues to attract a diverse audience. - **Gothic Architectural Preservation:** Growing interest in preserving and repurposing gothic-style buildings for modern use, presenting opportunities for architectural firms and restoration specialists. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality & Entertainment:** Opportunity for nightlife entrepreneurs to capitalize on the popularity of unique venue experiences by creating gothic-inspired nightclubs. - **Real Estate:** Potential for real estate developers to acquire and convert disused religious buildings into alternative entertainment spaces, providing attractive investment opportunities. - **Architecture & Restoration:** Demand for preservation and conversion services to transform gothic buildings, such as churches, into functional spaces while maintaining their architectural integrity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Espresso Martini Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-bar.md) - [Multi-Sensory Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellboy-bar-berlin.md) - [One-Brand Vodka Martini Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-martini-bar.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravan-cocktail-bar.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md) - [Hotel Cocktail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-register-club.md) - [Chocolate Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-espresso-martony-glass.md)