Brauerei Fischerstube is quite a well-known name among breweries in the city. It was established in 1974 and has spread its presence all across. They have special creations during Christmas that lightens up the festive mood. Their restaurant is nearby, which is open throughout the week. You can taste some of the best beers here, and decide which ones to take home. The restaurant is open till the wee hours of morning, thus making it ideal to spend a night drinking and enjoying the taste of some of the best beers.
In operation since 1898, Confiserie Beschle is known for serving quality baked goods year after year. Not only can patrons shop from a variety of chocolates, pastries, cakes and confectionery, but the eatery is also known for its range of cocktails. Besides dining-in, patrons can also pack some goodies for friends and family back home or even get some sent as gifts. Whether you are in the mood to pamper your sweet tooth, or are simply looking for a quick snack, then certainly head to Confiserie Beschle for a bite.
Brötli which means literally means 'Open Sandwich' is what this bar is named after. Established in 1906, this is not one of the newer vegetarian bars mushrooming in Basel. The Brötli Bar prides itself on being one of the few which prepares fresh fillings for its sandwiches every 30 minutes. You can either parcel your food or sit back in the very ambient bar with its dark wooden furnishings and cream ceilings and walls.
The old Atlantis presents itself with a revamped interior, attractive wooden tables, comfortable seats and a lot more. These days there is less live music than in the past, but the quality of bands is excellent. A wide range of international dishes are included in the menu where formerly pale, tasteless dishes once held court (check their website for the current dishes). The weekend attracts long lines of people ready to dance to the masterful DJs.
The Lowenzorn used to have a sign with 'Europe's best brawn' written on it. The sign has gone, but the good wholesome food remains. The restaurant is still known as the 'historical student beer pub' and not without a good reason. The beer certainly flows when the students are around. The bar has a rustic feel, and is decorated with 'Shrove Tuesday' motifs. The garden is peaceful, with a nice atmosphere. In the summer, the large grill is used, and a whole range of meat specialties are added to the menu.
Beat all your hunger pangs, and grab some of the best burgers, pastas, and pizzas at Mel's Bar & Diner. This restaurant offers a mixture of American and Italian food, apart from wine and beer. It takes 10 minutes to reach from the Messe. Hamburgers, fries and buns are some of its specialties. Mel’s burger sauce goes with almost all items. You can also order a basket of bread that is a part of their starters menu. It is a perfect place to try something different, apart from your regular meals.
Storchen Restaurant is situated within Storchen Restaurant Hotel, in a refurbished 18th-century cottage. It has earned a Michelin star for its fine dining ambience and the inventive cuisine that focuses on seafood and European wine. In the landscaped summer garden, large white umbrellas are placed beneath the canopy of trees, amid colorful flowering shrubs, creepers, grasses, rocks and potted plants. The garden also has a beautiful pond with clear blue water. The menu includes Backwoods Oxen, Frog Legs with spinach cream, Steak Tartar and Lobster Cocktail. For dessert, guests can enjoy Cherry Ragout and fruit sorbets infused with champagne. The food is complemented by fine wine from Italian and French vineyards.