Jack's Brasserie

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Bern Institution Since 1911

Jack's Brasserie has been part of the fabric of Bern since 1911, operating from its home inside the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa at Bahnhofplatz 11 — steps from the main station and at the heart of the Swiss capital. The name honours Jack Gauer, the brasserie's founder, and that sense of personal history carries through to the engraved seats, each one a tribute to some of the most distinguished guests who have passed through over more than a century.

French Cuisine, Rooted in the Region

The kitchen works a line between tradition and careful reinvention. The menu is built on French and European brasserie classics — Wiener Schnitzel and Chateaubriand among the signatures — prepared with seasonal and regional ingredients. The approach is straightforward: good sourcing, attentive technique, and dishes that satisfy without pretension. Smart casual dress is the tone, and the room matches it: a setting that feels historic without being stuffy.

Recognition from Gault Millau, where the restaurant holds 14 points, reflects the consistency of that cooking. The wine list goes further still — over 500 positions curated by the house sommelière Daria, with a dedicated Big Bottles Friday for those who want to explore at a larger scale. That depth of cellar earned Jack's Brasserie the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, a mark of how seriously the team takes what goes in the glass alongside the food.

From Breakfast to Dinner

The brasserie runs through the full day, from early breakfast to evening service, making it one of the more versatile addresses in Bern for French cuisine at any hour. Seasonal highlights — including an asparagus menu when the moment is right — keep the offer fresh across the year, while set menus give a structured way into the kitchen's current thinking.