The Fish Inn - Basel

Owners promote a British pub character in the middle of Basel, and it works quite well, allowing for Swiss prices. A good range of beers and reasonable pub food... read more Owners promote a British pub character in the middle of Basel, and it works quite well, allowing for Swiss prices. A good range of beers and reasonable pub food.

The Fish Inn is a traditional British style pub on Clarastrasse, a little bit out but really not that far from the city centre via the tram. It has the typical... read more The Fish Inn is a traditional British style pub on Clarastrasse, a little bit out but really not that far from the city centre via the tram. It has the typical British style decor you’d expect and had a nice cozy atmosphere when I was there. A few people, but not to many were present, and the bar lady was friendly. The bar has a real homely atmosphere that I like, a good place to have a quiet pint and a good chat with a friend. Feels like a traditional “local” pub. I imagine in the winter this is a the perfect place to come to get out of the wind and the rain and have a hot whiskey and pint to warm the soul. They do food, which is typical British food, and also offer takeaways, which is kind of cool, albeit looking at their menu it does all look a bit too pricey for me!The owners have their dogs wandering around and there is a relaxed setting in the pub. I was happy to see that they had Fullers London Pride, an English bitter that I really like. Less happy to report that the pint wasn’t great, a bad pint, which was a pity. Perhaps that was the luck of the draw, but anyhow I will check this place out again as its a good to get a pub where one can relax away from the hustle and bustle downtown.

The kitchen was closed, but we enjoyed a couple of pints with the owner, and enjoyed the the trivia contest to raise money for the local children's cancer proje... read more The kitchen was closed, but we enjoyed a couple of pints with the owner, and enjoyed the the trivia contest to raise money for the local children's cancer project.

Perfect watering hole after a day at Baselworld. read more Perfect watering hole after a day at Baselworld.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5