Carouge – Local tips (bars & cafes)

Restaurant during the day, bar at night, this trendy spot in Carouge is worth a visit. I love the interior design with its changing light and colours but the place has far more to offer: A great terrace, good food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. All kinds of people come here to have a good time and you will be served with a smile.

For lunch there is a choice of two freshly cooked and promptly served “plat du jour” (dish of the day) and they also offer different salads. In the evening you can enjoy a variety of tapas and an extensive choice of wine by the glass.

Sunday between 11:00 and 15:00 is brunch time. Geraldine’s buffet is mouth-watering and the “all-you-can-eat” formula makes sure nobody goes hungry. You will find different kinds of bread, cheese, eggs, cold meat, quiches, fruit and cereal.
Those who love Sushi should not miss Sunday evening from 18:00 to 22:00 when you can try a home-made variety of them.

For live music at the weekend, check out “Le Box”: The association in charge of the bar’s small auditorium organizes concerts on a regular basis and promising artists get a chance to show their talent. The programme can be found on their website.

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Auberge du Cheval Blanc | Bars, Restaurants | Sun brunch CHF 22.00
Place de l’Octroi 15 | Carouge | +41223436161
Tue – Wed 11:30 – 01:00, Thu – Fri 11:30 – 02:00, Sat 12:00 – 02:00, Sun 10:30 – 01:00

Do you know the “marchand de vin”(wine merchant) drink? This is a mix of beer – white wine and lemon syrup. Sweet but strong!

Le marchand de sable” has made the marchand de vin its own speciality. It is one of the most famous in Carouge, a bar crowded with loud high school students.

Do not come here for a romantic date! Last time I went, I had to put up with loud heavy metal… Moreover, you can be disturbed at any moment by strange interactions between the tables. One day a girl even came to my table to offer me a blowjob against a beer… Anything can happen in this lively bar!

I have just heard that the style of the place has changed recently as there is a new owner. I have to check it out!

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Le Marchand de Sable | Bars | Marchand de vin € 5.00
Rue Vautier 4 | Carouge | +41223421075
Sun – Thu until 01:00, Fri – Sat until 02:00