After an exciting day at WordCamp, it’s time to go out for an evening drink! There’s a wide choice of bars in the vicinity of the Congress Center (and even beyond). Here’s a selection, compiled with the help of our Basel partners and some of the organisers based in Basel. Take your pick!
Kleinbasel (Congress Center side of the Rhine)
Up to 5 mins walking from the Congress Center
Up to 15 mis walking from the Congress Center
Bar Rouge – At the top of the Messeturm, a moody high-ceiling venue for bespoke cocktails and small bites plus a breathtaking panoramic view over the city. Location
Fiera Bar – Opposite the Congress Center, Basel’s first Spritzeria, with astonishing Spritz creations served with a choice of Italian appetisers and aperitif platters. Location
Herz – Just a few minutes’ walk down from the Congress Center, a cute and cosy little bar, with very thoughtful cocktails. Location
Imi Bar – In the middle of the urban and lively Kleinbasel district, the 100-year-old Volhshaus Basel also houses a bar named after the renowned German artist Imi Knoebel, who designed the exclusive glass windows. Location
Consum Wine Bar – In the lively Rheingasse (full of bars and small restaurants!), a bar where you’ll find over 100 different wines to choose from and an appetising selection of cheese and meat platters. Location
Ueli-Brau-Bar – A must for all beer-lovers in the Rheingasse, which brews its own exclusive beers and also tempts its guests with bread and sausages from local bakers and butchers. Location
8 Bar – Another good address in the Rheingasse that can also be quite club-like. Location
Blaupause – A hidden gem in Kleinbasel, with very nice cocktails, finger food, a pleasant atmosphere and an urban terrace. Location
Amber Bar – In the southern tour of the kHaus – a cultural center in the once Kaserne (military barracks) – an inviting bar with good drinks and a unique roof terrace overlooking Basel. Location
Kabar – Another bar in the Kaserne complex, a place to be with the younger folks. Also serves snacks from noon onwards and a reasonably priced lunch menu. Location
Buvette7-Flora am Rhy – A charming buvette right next to the Rhine, that also offers snacks produced with local fare along with drinks, beer and coffee. Location
Grossbasel (the other side of the Rhine)
Bar Les Trois Rois – The Swiss Bar of the Year 2015 and winner of the Mixology Bar Award 2015 awaits your visit in one of Basel’s most luxurious hotels. Sophisticated, but worth a visit for its collection of gins. Location
Kuni & Gunde – A cute bar in the middle of the old city centre with a quiet roof terrace. Large selection of wines along with aperitif platters. Location
Schluggstube – In the heart of the old town, a small bar that used to be an antiquarian’s shop. The customers’ own music requests are welcome! Location
A wide choice of bars and summer buvettes is also listed on the official This is Basel website. You can also filter your choice by location or price!
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