Discover Germany | Special Theme | Experience Swiss Wines
Exploring European wines in Basel’s historic centre With salami and cheese specialties combined with the taste of fantastic wines in the stunning historic ambience of an old shop, the Consum wine bar in the centre of Basel is the ideal place to meet with friends, chat and relax; just as people have done when the bar first opened – then as the first ever Konsum supermarket. TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN I PHOTOS: CONSUM BASEL
Large windows, pillars and colourful old tiles on the floor still remind of the bar’s history and add to the great atmosphere. The bar’s cellars feature more than 100 different wines from all over Europe, with a changing assortment so that there is always a new taste to explore. Drinking more than
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300 millilitres? The wine bar opens every bottle. Since there are often some half-full bottles left, guests also have the chance to taste something rare or exotic by the glass. Consum serves plates with salami and cheese specialities matching the wines. Accompanied by bread and baby potatoes,
the plates are very popular in the evenings. Especially for lunch people often enjoy a homemade sandwich or soup. Certain specialties guests can enjoy during dinner or lunch can be bought directly at the bar. During the summer months, the bar in the centre of Kleinbasel – the city’s part on the right bank of the Rhine – opens a summer terrace where people meet after work and tourists can take a short break while exploring the city. Consum is also the boutique hotel Krafft Basel’s hotel bar. www.consumbasel.ch