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Herz

In Klein­basel’s heart, Herz serves seasonal craft cocktails with Swiss spirit—where fig-leaf old-fashioneds meet distillery-fresh gin.

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Herz, bar in Basel (photo 1)

About Herz

Nestled at Clarastrasse 11 in Basel’s vibrant Kleinbasel district, Herz is a cocktail bar that marries minimalist neighbourhood bar charm with world-class mixology.

Founded by bartenders Martin Bornemann and Norbu Tsering, the bar emphasises local ingredients and distillery-to-glass drinks.

Inside you’ll find a sleek space

dark wood, clean lines, and subtle lighting, creating a calm yet precise ambience. The highlight is the seasonal cocktail menu, which changes with nature — think fig leaves in late summer, pears in autumn, chestnuts in winter. Many spirits come from the city-distillery upstairs, creating a tight local loop from distillate to cocktail.

Despite its polished craft, Herz retains a warm neighbourhood feel: welcoming bartenders, relaxed crowds and no pretension. It has earned accolades too — named “Bar of the Year” in Switzerland and featured prominently in cocktail guides.

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