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

    Monday, June 29th to Friday, July 3rd, 2020
    Fennel velouté with citrus fruit
    or
    Boiled meat salad with eggs
    ***
    Coalfish pavé with bouillabaisse emulsion,
    saffron potatoes and tomatoes
    or
    Sliced beef with green pepper sauce,
    noodles and broccoli
    or
    Courgette cordon bleu with cream cheese

    ***
    Creamy chocolate tart
    or
    Coupe Romanov


    with starter and dessert at CHF 37.- (vegetarian CHF 33.-)
    with starter or dessert at CHF 28.- (vegetarian CHF 24.-)
     

    The lunch menu is available from Monday to Friday: Mittagsmenü

  • Booking request

     

    UPCOMING EVENTS IN BASEL:

    Save the Basel Tattoo November 20th to November 28th, 2020
    St. Jakobshalle

     

    Museum:

    Edward Hopper exposition, Fondation Beyeler
    Amuse-Bouche exposition, Museum Tinguely

     

  • 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 - 11.00 pm

    Lunch served from 11.30 am - 2.00 pm
    Dinner served from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm


     

    Annual company holiday
    from December 24th, 2020 to January 4th, 2021 (included)