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. 
au violon is a special place to stay that offers its guests an exceptional gastronomic experience.

 

 

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    Events near to au violon


    UEFA Women's EURO 2025
    July 1st- 27th, 2025
    Fan plaza at Barfüsserplatz with public viewing
    and concerts

    Jugendkulturfestival Basel (JKF)
    September 5th and 6th, 2025
    Concerts at Barfüsserplatz

    Christmas market in Basel | basel.com
    from November 27th to December 23rd, 2025
    at Barfüsserplatz

  • Restaurant

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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.)

     

    Closed:
    Friday, August 1st, 2025 (National Day)

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th, 2025 

    Broccoli gazpacho
    or
    Fried mixed seafood (IT)
    *****
    Sliced veal liver (NL) with raspberry sauce, spaetzli and coco beans
    or
    Hake fillet (NL) with tomato and basil
    and wheat 
    or
    Ravioli with burrata and asparagus
    *****
    Lemon cake
    or
    Strawberry Melba


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

    Prices in CHF incl. VAT