Basel Entertainment

  1. Atlantis

    Bar/club Atlantis remains popular with smartly dressed punters, but it's not as unforgettably unique as the preceding two venues.

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  2. Bar der Roten Engel

    Studenty place for a casual outing.

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  3. Bar Rouge

    This plush red bar with panoramic views from the 31st floor of the Messeturm (or convention tower) is the city's most memorable. Hipsters, and a few suits early on weekday evenings, come to appreciate the regular DJs and films. It closes for parts of July and August, so ring ahead then.

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  4. Basel Chamber Orchestra

    Plays at the Stadtcasino; ask the tourist office for details.

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  5. Basel Symphony Orchestra

    Plays at the Stadtcasino; ask the tourist office for details.

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  7. Cargo-Bar

    A nice half-way house between cool and alternative, located in a tucked-away spot on the river. There are lots of art installations, live gigs, video shows and DJs.

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  8. Die Kuppel

    This is an atmospheric wooden dome, with a dance floor and cocktail bar, located in a secluded park. Salsa, soul, house and '70s/'80s are regularly on the bill.

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  9. Fischerstube

    An atmospheric, smoky beer hall, with long tables, Fischerstube is famous for its Ueli-bier. It also serves Wurst and a three-course 'Bier Menu' (around CHF42 ), where every course features the amber liquid, even the soup and the dessert.

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  10. Fumare/Non Fumare

    Overlooking Marktplatz, this Italian-feeling café/bar is a great spot to watch the world go by. And when you've finished doing that, you can retire to the buzzy atmosphere of the Mitte bar behind.

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  11. Hirscheneck

    Downright grungy.

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  13. Kaserne

    An alternative place.

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  14. Mad Max

    Huge club playing everything from rock to trance and house, and enforcing a strange door policy - nobody under 28 (or 26 for women) is allowed in.

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  15. nt/Areal

    A meeting point for young Baslers in the former goods yard of the German railways. In summer, outdoor projectors play light shows, while customers tuck into food and drinks inside Erlkönig. From the Areal sign at the intersection of Mattenstrasse and Erlenstrasse, head 300m straight ahead. Either catch tram No 1 or 14 to Musicaltheater or the bus No 33 to Mattenstrasse.

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