Banks

Housed within the legendary Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Banks offers a compelling mix of luxury, heritage and bar artistry. Located on Blumenrain 2 (in the hotel’s head-wing) at the Rhine riverside, the venue occupies the former banking hall of the hotel – now transformed into a vibrant bar-restaurant atmosphere. The interior is dramatic: a striking art installation by the famed Swiss artists Gerda Steiner & Jörg Lenzlinger hangs above the central bar, turning the space into something playful yet refined. While Banks is described in media as a “restaurant for sharing” with European-Asian inspired dishes, it also places the bar and cocktails firmly at its heart. Guests can expect inventive drinks, lounge seating, river views and upscale ambiance. Whether you’re stopping in for a signature cocktail, lingering for sharing plates or seeking a stylish riverside spot in Basel, Banks delivers. The crowd spans hotel guests and local connoisseurs of design and drinks alike.