This is the best wine store in Basel. The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgable. They have…read morea great selection and host many fantastic tasting events.

Excellent shop with great customer service…read more When looking for excellent wine, whiskey, cognac, grapa this is the place to visit. They have some nice events every couple of months worth joining !

Awesome beverage store in Basel Sbb in Switzerland, mostly beers however, but alcoholic and…read morenon-alcoholic beverages like sodas from all over the world! Elmer is also a Sprite/7up clone maybe named after Mr. Fudd or Elmo's Swiss cousin. Great service and spacious too. Check it out!

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

Really love the concept of this area. You have different food vendors ranging from Mexican, Nepali,…read moreto Thai and so much more. You order from your preferred vendor and then get to sit in the large sitting area in the middle. I have gone to the Nepali and Thai restaurant and would definitely return it was absolutely delicious and pretty big portions! Great for big groups

Gather around all you poor decision makers; put off the dinner selection a few minutes longer. Keep…read morein mind you'll pay for that decision with an even tougher decision among NINE restaurants and a BAR. Why am I yelling. At least you'll have your next nine nights covered. Or nine if bar night isn't every night. Now the only choice is where to start. Tonight for us it was Vietnam. Portions are large enough to share or be very full. Then stop by the bar. The duck at bug a thai is amazing, if you don't get one of the curries, where you can't go wrong. Most popular at afroliciois is the Mixed Menu where you can eat around Africa to avoid a decision there. Yes we're returning eight more times, at least.

Convenient a (for Switzerland) reasonably priced wines. Convenient to the marktplatz. Good…read moreselection of Spanish, Italian and German wines. They have a selection that you don't find in other stores in Basel. They also have a small selection of olive oils and other specialty items. Go there if u need something a little different.

We were walking around the Rhine Bank area of Basel looking for drinks and snacks. We selected this…read morebusiness. The street was under construction and closed to vehicles and with limited sidewalks. Nevertheless, they were busy. It was a warm, pleasant night, and we sat outside. We had wine and beer and shared a buratta that was very good. The beer was refreshing. The service was great. Our server helped with the menu and provided recommendations. I would definitely recommend this pub.

This place is a real gem a little off the beaten track in a little village in the cherry-orchard…read morecountry-side. Run by a husband and wife who take care of the cooking, serving and beer brewing. Excellent selection of regionally sourced ingredients. Everything I tried brought with it a little surprise. A little extra touch of creativity in taste and esthetics. Everything tasted and looked super fresh and was simply delicious. The home-made icecream selecion is out of this world. And the chef likes to sneak in some beer-related ingredient into many items on the menu :) Nice little terrace in the shade (next to a street that motorcyclists like to roar by on ocassionally). Beautiful interior with the brewery installations in plain sight just next door. This is not a run-of-the mill place and well worth a (very picturesque) bus ride or drive out there.