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.

The place was really chill. So, we went here for one drink. The bartenders seemed cool and…read moreeverything was fine. However, when I got home I got a surprise extra $18 charge on my CC. So, the moral of this story is to always check your CC charge regardless. The good thing is I took a photo of the mobile POS.

Kabar is a place for one and all & reminds me of establishments of my youth before it became de…read morerigueur in America to make bars non-family friendly. Kabar could be best described as a cafe-bar. The menu reflects a somewhat Mediterranean flair. Among the offerings: (Spanish) tortilla, panini, & tiramisu. I also spied soup on the menu as well as pasta. The bar is well-stocked with product the we'd refer to as 'call' or 'top shelf' back home. Some favorites that caught my eye were: 12 yr Caol Ila, (3 types of) Absinthe, Hendricks and Sapphire gin. For those not interested in spirits, Kabar stocks a small but good selection of beer. There's the house brew: Kabier; Züri brew: Turbinenbräu & Basler brewers, Brau Bude, also make an appearance. We visited during the late afternoon. Kabar was just about half full with families, couples and solos. Strains of a reggae tune were heard over the speakers, but it was not imposing & we could comfortably chat. Kabar, located on the grounds of an old barracks where the annual Basler Tattoo is held, boasts an ample outside seating area surrounded by a wide expanse of lawn & paved surfaces. Visitors to Basel would do well to both visit the barracks & stop in for a nosh and a libation at Kabar. Transport: Tram 8 from the central station.

I had a lovely meal at Consum after I stumbled upon the restaurant while walking the Rhine. The…read moreplace had great Yelp reviews and had a lovely wine by the glass list. Everything I needed for my first night in Europe to beat the jetlag. I ordered the octopus (in a can) with some bread as I had filled myself on snacks in the Air France lounge at CDG a few hours earlier and enjoyed a glass of Rose. The waitress was lovely and spoke English to help me along. I sat outside and watched the sunset. This is important to know: they take AMEX! Most places in Europe do not and I was so happy to have my corporate AMEX accepted. I highly recommend for a small bite after taking in the sight of Basel.

I always enjoy a glass of wine with a platter of cheese and Italian salumi. Recommended.read more

What a shithole , talked to 2 hostesses , sat at the bar , tried sitting at a table , no service…read moreever . Really wanted to try the beer but not going to beg anyone to take my money . One star because I can't leave 0

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.

we went there for some drinks…read more Drinks: WOW the drinks are very good and excellent! just bring your big wallet with you..... service: one of the most professional places i've been. the employees are very well educated in the serving field! ambience: very beautiful and "old-money" fancy place. very great to hang out especially because they have a fireplace in the middle of the bar. totally go there! but expect a bill around $100.- if you get around 4 drinks.

Reviewing the hotel bar: nice atmosphere and good service, but CHF 18 for a large beer?! I've been…read moreto more than a handful of 3-star Michelin restaurants around the world and never paid prices like these...

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.

Stopped in for a quick bite. The wine was good and the steak tartar was one of the best I've ever…read morehad. Wish we were hungrier and could have ordered more. Would go back here in a heartbeat. Service was a little slow but we enjoyed it.

Literally the worst old fashioned I've ever had. Cool vibe, terrible drinks - don't let the cool…read morebar fool you.....

It's relaxing and laid back small cafe. Server was very friendly and attentive but cappuccino isn't…read morevery good.. Good place to sit down to have cafe or tea quietly.

we sat upstairs on the Hinterhof "Dachterasse". In my opinion one of the best locations to enjoy a…read moregood cocktail in summer with some friends! unfortunately this summer (2015) will be the last time they offer that and it gets closed afterwards....