Enjoy a truly French ambience in a former Basel prison

Monsieur Philippe Maire and his team are delighted to welcome you to the petite, historic and elegant hotel brasserie au violon. Traditional, refined and typical French cuisine that delight your palate, will be remembered alongside time enjoyed in its cozy surroundings.

You will adore the unique character of this former jailhouse, harmoniously converted into a charming hotel and lively brasserie. Thanks to its superb location in the heart of the old town, courteous, attentive staff, and excellent value for money, au violon is a special place to stay that offers its guests an exceptional gastronomic experience.

 

 

 

  • Lunch menu

    Tuesday April 23rd, 2019

    Green asparagus velouté
    ***
    Fried king prawns with lime emulsion, risotto and avocado
    ***
    Strawberries served in a small glass

     

    Lunch menu with starter and dessert at CHF 35.-
    Lunch menu with starter or dessert at CHF 25.-

    The lunch menu is available from Monday to Friday: Mittagsmenü

  • Booking request

     

    UPCOMING EVENTS IN BASEL:

    Imagine Festival, June 7 to June 8, 2019
    Barfüsserplatz

    Art Basel, June 13 to June 16, 2019

    Em Bebby sy Jazz August 16, 2019
    innercity, various locations

    JFK, Jugendkulturfestival, September 6 to September 7, 2019
    Barfüsserplatz

  • Location & opening hours

    hotel brasserie au violon
    Im Lohnhof 4
    4051 Basel
    Tel. 0041 61 269 87 11
    E-Mail

    Standortkarte


    Opening hours brasserie

    Monday - Saturday: 11.30 am - 11.45 pm
    Lunch served from 11.45 am - 2.00 pm
    Dinner served from 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm

    Easter 
    The hotel and brasserie are closed from April 19, 2019 up to and including April 22, 2019

    Annual company holiday
    The hotel is closed from December 21, 2019 up to and including January 5, 2020
    The brasserie is closed from December 21, 2019 up to and including January 6, 2020