Holy shite! This place is incredible. We ordered dinner for 7 and pretzels. The table quickly…read morequieted when the food was dished out. And of course the beer is incredible too.

Although quite interesting, the tour does not take you through the beer production area. It is an…read moreinformative walk through a museum with a two-beer tasting included in the price of the "Sammler Ticket" for Euro 12,30 at the end of the experience; however, if you want to see hear, see and smell the actual beer production, you will be sadly disappointed. In addition, the tour guide, Daniela was very cold and stand offish. She appears to have brought her personal baggage from home to the workplace and is very generous with jabs and digs. Her lack of professionalism can easily be construed as rude, insulting and beyond hurtful. Her last petty attempt to enrage was, "Wir haben Euch das Land genommen." Translation: "We took your country from you."

A++++ There is a…read morechurch in a very small town in the Black Forest of Germany. The monks at the church make delicious beer. They sell their beer to the only restaurant in town. That restaurant makes unbelievably good tasting food. But go for the beers. Have lots of them. The Black Forest is awe-inspiring. Unfortunately I couldn't locate the ham or cake. Which seems odd.

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

7th Army Chorus hangout 74 through 77. We were close enough we had dinner at the home of the…read moreworkers a few times. Would sing german songs in 4 part male harmony and always drink free!!! Our picture was put on the lower level wall before we all ETS. Miss the place and would pay to find the shots we would have with our beers/called sour fritz I believe? Great place and dozens of friends made. JimT@TandT-Materials.com

3.5, rounds up to 4 because of the atmosphere…read more I love the etchings all over the place, from "fuck of" to "bob the builder." The portraits and the random signs..everything just makes you think of the history that this place has seen (over 300 years!) The pumpkin soup was great. The skin of the crispy pig was delicious, the rest of the meat was meh. The special, the deer, was very good, as was the slaw that came with it. There was live piano music when we were there (Saturday night)..and then a frat came in and starting singing..awesome

This came as a recommendation from my coworkers as a great place for beer and food. In my short…read moretime in Freiburg, I stopped by twice by myself for a large beer and some quick food. I can't judge the food all that much since I only ordered a weisswurst and pretzel but it seemed okay. Compared to some other places, the prices were quite reasonable. It gets crowded but you can often find a spot at the bar. If you want to sit in the beer garden, you can swing by the main restaurant to get pretzels. The beer is light, crisp and refreshing. It was slightly sweet and citrusy for a great hydrating drink. I'd definitely stop by again. Cash only.

Location: Altstadt…read more Style: Exactly what you'd expect from German Brewery Bar/Biergarten/ Restaurant Food: Good and generously proportioned Beer: Good Prices: Good Service: Good, although not all staff speak other languages (not a criticism, just an observation ... lack of English increasingly rare in Northern Europe)

American on a business trip and I was looking for a nice spot for a solo dinner and beer. Decided…read moreon Matt and Ellys because it was close to the hotel and looked interesting. First the beer. Outstanding. I'm a big NEIPA fan and wouldn't normally order this in Europe but decided wth... it was fantastic. The kind of NEIPA I'd order on the regular back home. Also had a Hefeweizen bc I had to. Also great. The food. So they have a small tapas menu but was looking for more, so looked at the dinner menu. Unfortunately the dinners didn't fit in my company allowed price range (Switzerland is way too expensive), so tapas it was! Honestly it was perfect. Cheese w chutney, salami, falafel and some local meatballs. All delicious and filling. Great experience. Just lower your cost Switzerland and I'd try more! I'll return next time I'm in Basel.

Eight hours of wandering the streets of Basel searching for culture, experiences and sights, I was…read moreready for a beer and a bite. I arrived at Matt & Elly during the pre-dinner time when they have a very limited menu. I did not want a burger so I stuck with the beer and the wifi for an hour or two. By the time for the kitchen to open, I was ready to head somewhere else. Delicious craft beers, a friendly bartender who spoke perfect English, a comfortable space to sit inside (heated area outside) and a speedy wifi. This was a superior spot. [Review 21235 overall - 83 in Switzerland - round number 200 of 2024.]