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

    Standortkarte


    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.



    Company vacations from December 23, 2022 to and including January 9, 2023


     

     


     

     

     

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, October 3rd until Friday, October 7th, 2022

    Pumpkin-veloute
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    Lentil salad with bacon (CH)
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    Sliced veal liver (CH) with port wine sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables
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    Fried sea bass fillet (GB) with white wine sauce, rice and leeks
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    Eggplant Caponata with Hummus and Chickpea Fries
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    Coupe denmark
    ou
    Pears "Bourdaloue Style"


    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