The best lounge bars Basel

Opulence and simplicity merge at the Amber Bar, a sanctuary where 1920s influences and Art Deco mingle with artistic wallpapers, materials and furnishings tinged with amber, gold, brown, powder and petrol. In the south tower of the 150-year-old barracks, this establishment offers breathtaking views of the old town and the Rhine, making it a must-see. Basel architect Focketyn del Rio Studio has transformed the barracks into a lively cultural venue, the kHaus, where the Amber Bar occupies pride of place.