La Clémence – Terrace in the center of the Old Town

Image by Lorcan Meyfarth

La Clémence is the bar I would take every visitor to.

The first reason would be its location, right on the Place du Bourg-de-Four. This is the most strategic point of the old town, near almost everything, like the shopping streets or the cathedral.

I wouldn’t be able to say if I prefer it in the morning with an espresso, a croissant and the newspaper, after work with a fresh beer, or in the evening, before going out.

In summer, the terrace will be set up and a massive crowd will progressively invade the place. You can get a grasp of the popularity of la Clémence by seeing the nearest bars – which are even more than near, just beside la Clémence as you can guess on the photo – half empty (I insist, not half-full) while it’s legendary competitor is overwhelmed by clients.

If it’s too cold to be outside, just enter the tiny bar: you’ll enjoy the charming wooden banks and stools, the old-fashioned atmosphere and the conversations with the regular barflies! Let’s just hope it won’t lose its charm by losing the smoke (the new non-smoking law is now in force)…

My favorite bar, by far!

Details about this spot (Show on map)
La Clémence | Bars | Beer CHF 4.40
Place du Bourg-de-four 20 | Vieille-ville | +41223101096
Sun – Thu 08:00 – 01:00, Fri – Sat 08:00 – 02:00

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