Very friendly, welcoming staff and why? Because they're Irish!! Basel is insanely expensive so…read moreexpect everything to cost many francs, but it's worth it when you're having a great time with friendly people.

Good local spot. My daughter frequents there on Friday nights for karaoke. Pitchers were $25 and…read morecould've been filled up but when you're in Switzerland, expect everything to be 2x more $. Please darts, ate, and drank on NYE. The wings, onion rings, and the fish n chips were all very good. Will recommend and will probably return when in Basel again.

Met my friend here as The Pub was halfway between her hotel and my hotel. Super friendly service…read morefrom an American bartender who of course spoke perfect English (with a New York accent). We spent a bit of time here before heading out. Neat drinking spot with lots of different macro brews. I'm sure I'll be back. [Review 21199 overall - 50 in Switzerland - 163 of 2024.]

Formerly "The Fish Inn," this English themed pub has small menu of typical pub bites and selection…read moreof German and British beers on tap. Order food and drink and the bar (menus are in English). I ate the fish and chips, which resembled fish nuggets. Four chunks of fish with lots of chips. Outdoor seating is nice. Service was friendly and the kitchen was open past 2100.

Great food, service and environment. Service was very polite and prompt. Felt welcomed even as a…read morevisiting tourist.

Have been here about 50 times as we lived across the street from it for a few years…read more Generally good service and atmosphere. Food is OK pub grub, but nothing special. Typically we came here whenever we were too tired to cook and really needed a beer!

Delicious Swiss restaurant that serves great food that is piled high, and ice cold locally produced…read moreFeldschloss beer! This restaurant is always packed. Come in and grab a table, if you can find one. Kind staff! Review: 5+

Decent food, large portions and good service. However, prices were a little high. Dining at this…read moreplace is like dining at a high end steak joint. You only go to these places for special occasions only.

Deutsche Bierbrauer, die in Basel neu einen Laden und Brauerei betreiben. Ihr Bier ist etwas leicht…read moreund weniger fragrant, als Basel's heimgebrauten Biere, wie Feldschlosschen! Review: 4

-spied this place just before it opened in November of this year. The hubs and I made it a plan to…read morevisit and, for the most part, we are glad we did. There were a few other 'beer geeks', I'm assuming, out braving the cold for fifteen minutes before Volta opened its doors at 17.00 this evening. We were, fortunately, let in a bit early and greeted warmly by the bar staff. One may either order at the bar or wait to be served at table. We opted for the former. The 'tender was both friendly and upbeat, in an American way, actually, and ordering was a charm. One is also able to pay straight away or start a tab. -so nice to have the option. What struck me most about Volta was its design. The place has very ambient (read: dim) lighting, the kind I find so very appropriate for a lounge/pub/bar type joint. Volta seems to have benefited from an incredibly savvy interior designer as well. It's decorated in a mix of natural wood and metal furnishings. The floor appears to be polished concrete. The floor has a mix of two-top bar tables, narrow counter-like spots, group tables and window seating. Industrial-looking light fixtures hand from various points along the ceiling and I spied at least one free-standing, old-timey Hollywood spotlight. -really lent some charm to the place. The music was a curious blend of Andrew Sisters-meets-Techno that Volta had playing just a few decibels louder than the nearly empty place warranted. It was both a bit off-putting and distracting. The menu is comprised of things to nosh on, wines, spirits, and, although there are six tap handles at either beer station behind the bar, only two beers: an IPA and a lager. We each ordered a wee nibble and two IPAs. My order of 'salted lard' (my translation) was ample (seemed about two tablespoons' worth) and served with lovely, warm slices of bread. I enjoyed it very much and felt it to be a good deal at 7 franks. The pair of Weisswürste mit Senf and a hefty Swiss-style (read: soft all over) Brezel--garnished with sesame seeds not salt--(13chf) went down well with the hubs. The 3dl (just under 12 oz) glasses of IPA were fine, not fab. The usual bite I've come to associate with IPA was missing and Volta's is a more floral and less 'hop-y' brew than I'm used to. There was also a sweetness to the finish I hadn't expected. It's a well-made beer, but not what I am looking for in an IPA, unfortunately. I'm encouraged by the number of tap handles and would expect that Volta will unveil more in their beer repertoire as time goes on. A nice Porter would be much appreciated in the upcoming Winter months, am I right? Given that this place is a stone's throw from the Novartis complex, I can well imagine Volta becoming *the* go-to spot after work. For Basel, Volta is a mini-revelation, and, I would imagine, will be leading the burgeoning brew pub scene in town. **generous outside seating **toilets shared w/ adjoining music venue

Lovely ambience, drinks are on the pricy size but the esthetic and the service are both top noch!read more

Nomad is a sure thing: great food, excellent staff, and the kind of place where you feel…read moreimmediately comfortable and welcome. Think of it this way, if you opened a restaurant/bar, you'd want it to be as good as Nomad. If you're in Basel, find a reason to go to Nomad.

Cargobar is a great relax bar in Basel.... right on the river with a beautiful view…read more Its nice to sit outside while having a cold beer from their menu, talk with your friends and enjoy some good air and the very nice view. As its get colder you can always go inside... its cozy and people are friendly. Prices are good and its very affordable.

In need of a late night drink with a diverse crowd? This bar features a diverse drink selection…read moreranging from beer to apertifs to classic cocktails. If the inside atmosphere is a bit stuffy, you can go outside and sit on the banks of the Rhein (note: no glasses outside after midnight). I find the classic cocktails reasonably priced at 13.5 average. Be sure to enjoy their Cargo beer with its herbal and bitter notes.

This place was a surprise and delight. Lovely atmosphere with great service and food. Many people…read moreon laptops working or just getting a glass of wine, coffee, food, etc with a family member or friends. Build your own salad, charcuterie board or baguette. Burgers and other options are available on the menu. Great experience and would visit again!

Delicious customized baguette. Nice location - quiet and intimate. Ingredients are fresh and the…read moreportion is perfect. Desserts were delicious, too.

Decent dive-bar watering hole. I have been here many times. It has a New Orleans-esque Voodoo…read moretheme. Cold beer, strong drinks! Review: 4

Totally chill and cozy bar. It was located just off the main pedestrian walk way. The bartender…read morewas really nice even though our German was terrible. I'd label this as the nicest dive bar I've ever been to. BTW, it was labelled as a gay bar, and it's not.