This is one of the best burger restaurants in Switzerland everything is homemade and the beer…read moreselection they have is just amazing... go check it out... every Friday they have a new beer.

From the owner: Wir sind ein American "Brewery Style" Restaurant/Bar in der du Craft Beer aus der ganzen Welt…read morefinden..probieren..trinken kannst und dazu einen der besten Craft Burgers der Stadt bestellen kannst...und mehr. Hoppy Days euer Old Brewery Team in Malters.

Great stop on a quick layover in Zurich. The location is about standard sized for the local area…read more They have an excellent selection of beef from all over the world. Everything from a solid built lager to even meade. The selection will not disappoint. The bar staff is quite friendly and incredibly helpful in weighing your options. For the beer on tap, they are happy to provide a sample to help sway you one way or another. Again, the bar itself is quite small on the inside with a few small tables. There is an outside seating area as well, but it is really not an option during the colder months. Overall, a solid choice to stop for a beverage. Looking forward to my next stop.

IMHO, this is a place Americans need to go to in order to experience a European craft beer vibe…read more It has great 80's(?) music playing in the background. They have 8 beers on tap from a Swedish brewery including 2 IPAs, 2 double IPAs. The Friday I visited, the place was run by two bearded guys. One was the manager who I asked about the beer selection. He explained "if I have not broken bread with you (the brewer), I am not selling your beer. " The vibe was friendly but a bit off kilter and Irreverent. I asked to open a tab and was given a small action figure to track my bill. The beer was not cheap with prices ranging from 9-15 CHF. However it offers a friendly vibe, is dog friendly, and is worth a visit

After a long day hiking with 22K steps and approx 31 flights of stairs, I was ready for a hearty…read moredinner and cold beer. I arrived when most tables were full and yet was quickly seated within 10 minutes. The servers were all super friendly and as I knew already what I wanted to eat, it was choosing my beer flight from Hüsi brewery that was "hard." I ordered a flight with the Helles, Hefeweizen, Strawberry Cider (sadly they were all tapped out it's so popular, so I went with traditional hard cider) and the Double IPA. I love beer. Especially when it's served super cold on a hot and humid day with exercise. There wasn't a beer (or cider) in this bunch that I did not LOVE. Mind you, if I wasn't so tired and a lightweight, I would have tried more of the offerings on the menu. The Helles was so light, clean and crisp-as it should be. The Hefeweizen had all the right aromas and flavors. The Cider was very good: not too dry, but definitely not sweet. The double IPA was also excellent. I am not a huge fan of IPAs (often taste like the pith of a grapefruit to me due to the Hops), but I do like doubles and triples and this one hit the spot, with a gentle citrusy taste and crisp mouthfeel. While I waited for my ribs, I saw a couple near me got the Schweinhaxe, aka Pork Knuckle. Mind you, this is one of my favorite Bavarian Dishes that I can also get in Rhineland and it never disappoints. The one I saw served (and took a photo of), was the LARGEST I have ever seen. The skin looked perfectly brown and crisped and the meat was fork tender (from my observation). The German man seated between the couple and me, said it was the largest he'd ever seen as well. It looked amazing and the couple offered me a taste, but I politely declined-I knew I had a large meal ahead of me. I joked that it must have been some large pig to have had a knuckle that large. My ribs came and they were piping hot (no complaint). The sauce was excellent, as it was tomato forward and not sweet with a hint of spice. The ribs themselves were PERFECTLY cooked. I know someone else who reviewed said theirs were tough (I ordered them anyway) and they were so tender and moist that they literally fell off the bones. The coleslaw was vinegar based (THANK YOU) and refreshing. The fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. If you can't tell by now, I loved everything about this meal. It was also clear I was starving because I inhaled the entire plate of ribs and downed the beers in about 20 minutes. Not very European style of eating, but hunger took precedence. The music was fantastic: a lot of 90s grunge and also some U2, a few other cool bands that ahem, you know, was from my youth. The servers hustle and do a thorough job of being both friendly and helpful. One stopped to have a quick chat with a couple and their cute dog. Two came by to see if my meal was okay. I watched them rush around with food, drinks, and also two different servers cleaned a table after a couple left (the one cleared and cleaned while the other cleaned it again even though it was bare)-so there's no hygiene issues here. I was surprised to see the place cleared out by around 19:15-I expected it to be slammed all night. It was a Monday though and I'm sure the late night crowd was still napping. I would have loved to sit and drink another one of the amazing beer offerings, but as I said, I was beyond tired and worried someone would have to roll me back to my hotel, an 11-minute walk away. Lastly, the prices are unreal for this area. My meal, beer flight and 10% tip (come on, people, 5-10% is welcome in Switzerland-don't forget to show your appreciation), came to 51CHF. That's a bargain. I would absolutely come back here in heartbeat. It's truly a gem. Now to see if they sell their beers in the COOP or Migros so I can take them home...

The pork knuckle MADE this meal worth it! The pork skin…read morewas crunchy and yummy, paired with mashed potato's, red cabbage sauerkraut, and gravy... you could tell that it was with great technique! Not to dry and my parents loved it -- they are the kind who are pretty picky when it comes to any sort of American/german/etc food. The pork ribs were yummy with a tangy bbq sauce on it but a bit dry. The fries/chips were so yummy though! The bratwurst was not that great and $22. It came with a weird potatoes square salad and the same red cabbage sauerkraut. Overall, it was a meal well spent. $122 for 4 people which is so worth. Odd thing is they did have a "restaurant" tax of $8 which I have never seen at other Swiss restaurants. Service was good. Ambience felt like a sports bar, and the wait before 5pm was not bad at all Would recommend if yall like meat and potatoes!

Holy smokes what a selection of both bottles (8 refrigerator cases) and 40 taps!! Nice spot in…read moreMarkethalle with great seating and gear for sale too.

A popular bar for beers. 18 craft beers plus water on tap to choose from and a kitchen. I came here…read morearound 9:30pm, and the place was full of customers. Like many other local restaurants, the kitchen was closed. The staff was nice and brought us some chips that were tasty. I a good conversation with a local folk and enjoyed a couple of beers.

Pretty cool joint in Basel. I've been here coming to Basel for work for three years now and wish I…read morehad found this earlier! There aren't a lot of places where you can get unique beers and try something new as you can also order 1 dl tasters. The fact that they had 3 IPAs on tap when I visited was a HUGE plus. It's a pretty cool vibe with some marriage of a California taproom and traditional German beer hall (e.g. white subway tiles and copper accents vs. animal horn tap handles and wood panel walls). I'm definitely adding this to my list of must visits. The only unfortunate thing though is that it's cash only...and given the price of some of the beers, it can get pricey real fast. Oh! And they also have some bottles, so take a look if the drafts don't interest you.

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.]

Good selection of beers (both bottled and draught). Our server was very nice and helpful, gave…read morerecommendations for which beers to try. From the street you can't see the bar (it's in the back and up the small stairs).

This could be a great place, but missing some friendliness in service. Nevertheless they're having…read morelots of great beers and the decorations are welcoming. I would certainly come back to see if service as improved. Price is a bit high!

Recommended by a local and turned out to be the best reco! Digging the 80's music vibes.read more

Great spot for a yank! Good beers and prompt service - atmosphere was fantastic - provided good…read moredirections when needed also