Guidebook for Basel
Food Scene
One of our favourite restaurants in Basel – not only because it is literally across the street. Perfect for a nice dinner somewhere between comfort food and fine dining. Reservations are recommended, but not always necessary. And sometimes there are two seats left at the bar. If you feel adventurous try the «Menu Surprise» with 3 - 5 courses which is always really nice (Unfortunately you can only order it for 2 persons or more, without any special dietary needs or wishes, vegetarian included. But the menu is diverse enough to suit these needs too.)
53 recommandé par les habitants
Zum goldenen Fass
108 HammerstrasseOne of our favourite restaurants in Basel – not only because it is literally across the street. Perfect for a nice dinner somewhere between comfort food and fine dining. Reservations are recommended, but not always necessary. And sometimes there are two seats left at the bar. If you feel adventurous try the «Menu Surprise» with 3 - 5 courses which is always really nice (Unfortunately you can only order it for 2 persons or more, without any special dietary needs or wishes, vegetarian included. But the menu is diverse enough to suit these needs too.)
The best croissants in town, amongst other great bread and pastries. Only two small tables to sit inside (more or less in front of the counter) and a couple more outside.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Bäckerei KULT
18 RiehentorstrasseThe best croissants in town, amongst other great bread and pastries. Only two small tables to sit inside (more or less in front of the counter) and a couple more outside.
Very cool location. Tiny place and not very accessible, so try to book a table a couple of days ahead. Especially cool in summer when you can sit at the waterfront in the harbour of the Rhine. Good brunches on Sundays.
In summer the absolute best way is to take the Rhytaxi (check the sightseeing section).
9 recommandé par les habitants
Rostiger Anker
25a HafenstrasseVery cool location. Tiny place and not very accessible, so try to book a table a couple of days ahead. Especially cool in summer when you can sit at the waterfront in the harbour of the Rhine. Good brunches on Sundays.
In summer the absolute best way is to take the Rhytaxi (check the sightseeing section).
Good restaurant just around the corner. They make awsome brunches too.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Zum Onkel
2 MörsbergerstrasseGood restaurant just around the corner. They make awsome brunches too.
Tiny Italian. Used to make an amazing risotto. Mostly fully booked.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Gatto Nero
63 OetlingerstrasseTiny Italian. Used to make an amazing risotto. Mostly fully booked.
The best Gelateria in Basel. Even with vegan options. Constantly changing flavours. If they have it on the menu, try the chocolate sorbet! Sit in the secluded backyard in summer.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Eiscafé Acero GmbH
2 RheingasseThe best Gelateria in Basel. Even with vegan options. Constantly changing flavours. If they have it on the menu, try the chocolate sorbet! Sit in the secluded backyard in summer.
Attention: Correct address is Hüningerstrasse 2
A very nice Thai restaurant. Especially in summer, when you can sit outside.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Bhf. St. Johann Thai Restaurant
2 HüningerstrasseAttention: Correct address is Hüningerstrasse 2
A very nice Thai restaurant. Especially in summer, when you can sit outside.
Tuk Tuk
41 LeimenstrasseAnother very nice and authentic Thai.
Arguably the best coffee place in Basel. Sometimes the service is a bit snobby. Gets crowded on weekends.
80 recommandé par les habitants
frühling
69 KlybeckstrasseArguably the best coffee place in Basel. Sometimes the service is a bit snobby. Gets crowded on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good cocktails, diverse music, very strange layout. Still quite punk.
27 recommandé par les habitants
RENÉE
18 KlingentalGood cocktails, diverse music, very strange layout. Still quite punk.
Neither a very good bar, nor a very good night club, but either way very likeable.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Nebel Bar
94 SperrstrasseNeither a very good bar, nor a very good night club, but either way very likeable.
Best cocktails in town with a weekly changing cocktail menu. The bartenders seem to put up a show, but they really are like this.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Angels' Share Cocktailbar
51 FeldbergstrasseBest cocktails in town with a weekly changing cocktail menu. The bartenders seem to put up a show, but they really are like this.
SMUK
121 FeldbergstrasseGood cocktails and nice atmosphere.
BrauBudeBasel
84 OetlingerstrasseSmall artisanal brewery.
Sightseeing
Cross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Münster-Fähre "LEU"
95 Oberer RheinwegCross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
St. Johann-Fähre "Ueli"
Sankt Johanns-ParkwegCross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
St. Alban Fähre
Sankt Alban-RheinwegCross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
Cross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Klingental Fähre "Vogel Gryff"
28 Unterer RheinwegCross the river on a small ferry powered only by the stream of the river.
Take a water taxi to get from one place to another (well, both have to be at the river).
Rhytaxi Basel GmbH
4 WestquaistrasseTake a water taxi to get from one place to another (well, both have to be at the river).
Rhytaxi
10 Unterer RheinwegTake a water taxi to get from one place to another (well, both have to be at the river).
Essentials
Supermarket down the street. Has most commodities.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Coop Supermarkt Basel Klybeck
142 KlybeckstrasseSupermarket down the street. Has most commodities.
LOKAL
15 Erasmuspl.Regional, mostly organic groceries.
Shopping
Matthäus Markt
MatthäusLocal farmers market every Saturday from 8 am to around 1 pm.
Getting Around
Swiss railway station (trains from France and Italy arrive here, as well as busses from the airport).
Take the bus number 30 (connecting both railway stations) to «Hammerstrasse» to get to our place from here.
160 recommandé par les habitants
Basel SBB railway station
10 CentralbahnstrasseSwiss railway station (trains from France and Italy arrive here, as well as busses from the airport).
Take the bus number 30 (connecting both railway stations) to «Hammerstrasse» to get to our place from here.
German railway station (coming from Germany, get out here because this railway station is closer to our house).
Take the bus number 30 (connecting both railway stations) to «Hammerstrasse» to get to our place from here.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Schweiz station
German railway station (coming from Germany, get out here because this railway station is closer to our house).
Take the bus number 30 (connecting both railway stations) to «Hammerstrasse» to get to our place from here.
Hammerstrasse station
Bus stop «Hammerstrasse» is the closest from our flat.