Food scene
Where to eat.
mezzo
Best pizza in town. Period. To go or to sit. Another plus if need be: pretty much next door 😎.
Vegetarian or from bone to tail, in any case, down-to-earth and refined. Be sure to reserve a table!
Taverne Johann
Vegetarian or from bone to tail, in any case, down-to-earth and refined. Be sure to reserve a table!
Vegitat St. Johann
Vegan and vegetarian takeaway restaurant. Highly recommended!
Takeaway restaurant serving the famous pinse = light pizza specialty.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
The Kitchen Focacceria
62 MülhauserstrasseTakeaway restaurant serving the famous pinse = light pizza specialty.
As local as it gets: a reflection of the products of our terroir and the cycle of the seasons.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Zum goldenen Fass
108 HammerstrasseAs local as it gets: a reflection of the products of our terroir and the cycle of the seasons.
Bäckerei KULT - Elsi
43 ElsässerstrassePricey. But definitely worth it!!
Located right at the river and next to St. Johannspark. Nice food, nice drinks, nice people (open in warmer months only).
Saint Louis Buvette
Located right at the river and next to St. Johannspark. Nice food, nice drinks, nice people (open in warmer months only).
Beautiful sunset views right next to the railroad tracks. Super friendly staff (open in warmer months only).
il giardino urbano
1 Vogesenpl.Beautiful sunset views right next to the railroad tracks. Super friendly staff (open in warmer months only).
Local specialties. Both traditional and innovative. Vegetarian friendly. Can’t go wrong 😋.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Rhyschänzli
9 LichtstrasseLocal specialties. Both traditional and innovative. Vegetarian friendly. Can’t go wrong 😋.
enila - plant based ice cream & café
Everything a sweet tooth needs. All vegan.
The tacos are city-famous, but so are the tortelli with fresh goat cheese, wild garlic and cranberries, or the leeks and crispy parsnips.
LA Restaurant
The tacos are city-famous, but so are the tortelli with fresh goat cheese, wild garlic and cranberries, or the leeks and crispy parsnips.
Flore
5 KlybeckstrasseCafé/bistrot with an authentic French vibe.
Located right next to the river. Great coffee, delicious beer and wonderful snacks (open in warmer months only).
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Oetlinger Buvette
104 Unterer RheinwegLocated right next to the river. Great coffee, delicious beer and wonderful snacks (open in warmer months only).
Nine kitchens, one bar – a great (and busy) place to discover new flavors and regional products.
Clara
Nine kitchens, one bar – a great (and busy) place to discover new flavors and regional products.
Markthalle Basel
20 SteinentorbergFood trucks serving food from all over the world.
Bäckerei Kübler Lothringerstrasse
More traditional bakery. Hint: opens 6am on weekdays!
Nightlife/Bars
Where to go out/have a drink.
RENÉE
18 KlingentalCool bar located in a former brothel. Concerts, DJs, parties.
Kaserne Basel
1b KlybeckstrasseThe go-to place for concerts (and parties).
Enjoy the sunset next to the river in a true DIY atmosphere. You'll go from aperitif to nightlife without even realizing it 😉.
Holzpark Klybeck
40 UferstrasseEnjoy the sunset next to the river in a true DIY atmosphere. You'll go from aperitif to nightlife without even realizing it 😉.
Nice bar. Live music and parties happening at "Sääli" upstairs.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Zum goldenen Fass
108 HammerstrasseNice bar. Live music and parties happening at "Sääli" upstairs.
Port Land Bowl Basel
Where the Basel skater scene meets.
Open 365 days a year, located on the banks of the river Rhine
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Cargo Kultur Bar
46 St. Johanns-RheinwegOpen 365 days a year, located on the banks of the river Rhine
Shopping
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Carefully curated secondhand clothing.
Marinsel
23 LothringerstrasseWide selection of sustainable clothing and accessories.
CHEMISERIE + Mode Recycling Basel
58 KlybeckstrasseFashion recycling ♻️: Sell, exchange, buy.
Street-Files Store | Nordic Streetwear
The title says it all: Nordic streetwear at its best.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Basel is best explored on foot
Most of Basel's attractions are easily reachable on foot. If you don't feel like walking, there's always a bus or tram around the corner – just hop on board: using public transport is free of charge with the BaselCard.