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. 
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

  • Location & opening hours

    Opening hours Brasserie
    Monday - Saturday
    (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
    from 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Kitchen until 2 p.m)
    and from 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Kitchen until 9 p.m)


     


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025 

    Cucumber gazpacho
    or
    Shrimps cocktail with avocado
    *****
    Duckling breast (FR) with orange and venere rice
    or
    Redfish fillet with tomato vierges and fregola taboulé
    or
    Ravioli with lemons, goat cheese and peas
    *****
    Flan caramel
    or
    Chocolate cream puffs

     

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

    Prices in CHF incl. VAT