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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  • 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:
    Company holidays
    from December 22nd, 2024 until January 6th, 2025 (including).
    (Hotel reopens on January 3rd, 2025)

     

     

     

     

     


     

     

     

     

  • Lunch menu

    Monday, November 18th until Friday, November 22nd, 2024

    Royale de foie gras (FR) with parmesan emulsion
    or
    Celery salad with apple and hazelnuts
    *****
    Pork cheeks (CH) Flemish style with mashed potatoes
    or
    Poached salmon (NO) Tandoori with lemon ginger butter, risotto and savoy cabbage
    or
    Indian dal with orange lentils and smoked tofu
    *****
    French custard tart
    or
    Coffee cream sundae

     

    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