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.
 

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  • Location & opening hours

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

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    Opening hours brasserie

    Monday - Saturday:
    11.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 11.30 p.m)

    Cuisine from 11.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m - 9.00 p.m.


     

    Closed
    May 29th, 2023 (Whit Monday)
    August 1st, 2023


     

     

     

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, June 12th until Friday, June 16th, 2023

    Cucumber gazpacho
    or
    Caesar salad
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    Veal ossobuco (CH) Milanese style with gremolata and noodles
    or
    Tuna steak (VN), vierge sauce with peaches, rice and avocado
    or
    Vegetable mille feuille with tomato sauce and mozzarella
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    Rhubarb meringue tart
    or
    Strawberry melba


    with starter and dessert at CHF 38.- (vegetarian CHF 34.00)
    with starter or dessert at CHF 29.-  (vegetarian CHF 25.00)

    The lunch menu is available from Monday to Friday: Mittagsmenü