hotel brasserie au violon

Monsieur Philippe Maire and his team are delighted to welcome you to the petite, historic and elegant hotel brasserie au violon.

The former prison in the Lohnhof has been transformed with a sense of harmony into a charming hotel and a lively French brasserie.
Situated in the centre of the old town, the au violon offers unique accommodation and an exceptional gastronomic experience.

  • Brasserie

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    Opening hours Brasserie
    Monday - Saturday
    (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
    11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Kitchen until 2 p.m.)
    6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Kitchen until 9 p.m.)

     

    Terrace

    From May to September, service takes place

    either in the brasserie or on the terrace,

    depending on the weather.

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, September 15th to Friday, September 19th, 2025 

    Vegetable soup
    or
    Saucisson vaudois (CH) in brioche dough
    *****
    Lamb curry (IRL) indian style with cashew nuts and rice
    or
    Red trout fillet (EU) with white wine sauce, fregola sarda and rice
    or
    Fried spatzle with mushrooms and savoy cabbage
    *****
    Pear tart with almond cream
    or
    Pistachio raspberry choux

     

    with starter and dessert
    CHF 41  (vegetarian CHF 37)
    with starter or dessert at CHF 32
    (vegetarian CHF 28)

    Prices in CHF incl. VAT

     

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