A great example of hospitality in the Black Forest. We recommend the sample flight of Beir. They…read morealso offer a nice sample of local foods that incorporate their local brews.

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.

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

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.]

Posting as an American...loved this place! Great food, the staff was phenomenal, and the beer…read moreoutstanding! Had the schnitzel with mushroom gravy and spetzel...some of the best I've had anywhere, including Germany. Good selection of top quality house brewed beer, and not the standard IPA BS like in the U.S. The staff were really friendly, happy to help an English only speaker, and never seen a server happier about how much I enjoyed dining. I definitely want to go back to sample a tarte flambée before I leave, they look delicious...and I went back a couple days later, tarte flambée was amazing!!!

Looking for a dive bar feel where you can grab a beer and tarte flambee? - this is your stop!…read moreA little gritty but a reliable stop for food and drink with music all around, expect this place to be busy during any special season! It was packed full on a Monday night during the Christmas market season. We ended up at the bar and Oliver the bartender was very accommodating with our attempts to speak French. By the end of the night there was a round of shots on fire for everyone at the bar!

My favorite meal during my time in Stuttgart, but also the most expensive…read more That being said, it was a really tasty meal. I hadn't seen beef tongue on any other menus and that is one of my favorite meats, so I was happy to order it and even more happy to have it be delicious. The meat was tender, the gravy on it was delicious and not too heavy, and very tasty on the spaetzle. The meat came with a side salad that I greatly enjoyed; the yogurt dressing I found on several German meals was super delicious. My partner got the Brewer's Salad, but while it was tasty with the maultaschen and sausage, he felt there was too much sweet dressing on the salad part. The beer was tasty! It's probably worth a stop.

Outstanding Beer made on site. I had the Keller bier and it was great…read more Spargal soup was tasty and the schnitzel was very good. They have an English menu if you haven't yet learned the language. The waiter spoke perfect English and was willing to help me order auf deutch! It must have been terribly painful for him but he was patient. I came at 7pm on a Thursday and there were a few tables with 6 to 10 people but many of the tables were open. I will be back.