8 Best Nightlife in Basel, Switzerland

Basel's highest bar, on the top floor of Basel's second-highest building, has the best views over the city before dark. Themed dance parties keep the groove going well into the wee hours.

With its back-to-the-1970s feel, the centrally located Baragraph attracts a mixed crowd for its beer and cocktails.

Behind the Kunsthalle, Campari Bar pulls in an artsy crowd with its pop-art interior and tree-shaded terrace. 

Enjoy the three floors of music at Club 59, where the DJ rages through disco to reggae. There's also a popular outdoor terrace for cocktails in the summer months.

The extremely popular Café des Arts draws an interesting mix of patrons with its leather stools, grand piano (often complete with a musician), and elegant spiral staircase.

Try one of the beers on tap, or splurge on a tasting flight, at this relaxed brewery/bar in the up-and-coming Erlenmatt district. Tapas are available between 2 and 10 pm, and if you’re still hungry, dinner’s also served.

With the feel of an English pub, Sperber presents live jazz music some evenings.