Entertainment in Basel
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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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Atlantis
Leather-topped stools are strung behind the long, curving and – on DJ weekend nights – packed bar. Themes change constantly and range from funk to ’90s. Maybe this is why it attracts a mostly 30-something crowd. They have a summer rooftop terrace and do lunch Monday to Friday.
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Bar Rouge
This plush red bar, with panoramic views from the 31st floor of the ugly glass Messeturm (trade fair tower), is the city’s most memorable. Hipsters, and a few suits early on weekday evenings, come to appreciate the regular DJs and films.
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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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Hirscheneck
A relaxed, grungy, almost knockabout place with an urban vibe (try to spot someone without piercings), this corner bar has tables on the footpath and regular gigs and DJs – it would be right at home in Berlin.
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Zum Roten Engel
This student-filled venue, spilling onto an irresistible, tiny cobblestone square, is great for a latte and snacks by day and a glass of wine or three in the evening. It’s a temperate way to start the night.
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Fumare/Non Fumare
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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Cargo-Bar
A nice halfway 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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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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Sudhaus Warteck
Sudhaus Warteck offers a colourful cultural calendar, with anything from African percussion to ’50s dance tunes on the menu.
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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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Bird’s Eye Jazz Club
Bird’s Eye Jazz Club is among Europe’s top jazz dens. Concerts start most evenings at 9.30pm.
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Kaserne
Opening times depend on what’s on at this busy location for alternative theatre as well as drinking over in Kleinbasel.
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