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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    VIRTUAL TOUR

     

  • 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. (in summer until 9.30 p.m.)

     

    Closed:
    Thursday, March 13th, 2025
    Friday, April 18th until Monday, April 21st, 2025 (incl.) - Easter
    Thursday, May 1st, 2025
    Monday, June 9th, 2025 (Whit Monday)
    Friday, August 1st, 2025 (National Day)

     

     

     

     

     


     

     

     

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, January 20th until Friday, January 24th, 2025

    Consommé Célestine
    or
    Leek vinaigrette mimosa
    *****
    Sliced beef liver (CH) with eschalots, raspberries and mashed potatoes
    or
    Red fish fillet (IS) with bouillabaisse sauce, fennel and rice
    or
    Fried spaetzle wiht mushrooms and savoy cabbage
    *****
    Apple crumble
    or
    Vacherin ice-cream with chocolate and pear

     

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

    The lunch menu is available from Monday to Friday: Mittagsmenü