Les Brasseurs

Les Brasseurs is a brewpub and restaurant at Place de Cornavin 20, directly opposite Cornavin railway station in Geneva, Switzerland. As the name suggests, the house beers are the centrepiece, brewed for the venue and served alongside hearty brasserie food, which makes it a practical and informal choice for travellers arriving or leaving by train as well as for local groups and after-work drinkers. The menu leans on Alsatian-style and Swiss pub fare: choucroute (sauerkraut with sausages and pork), sausages, burgers and a daily menu that offers a set lunch at a lower price than the main carte. The house beers, available in several styles, are the signature, and the beer-hall approach means pitchers and large glasses are common. The dining room is large and bustling, with long wooden tables, a steady buzz and a high noise level at peak times, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings and during events. There is no dress code. Wine and soft drinks are also served for those who prefer them. Prices are moderate (rated $$), with mains typically around CHF 25 to 40 and the daily menu offering the best value. The kitchen is typically open daily from late morning, around 11:30 AM to 11 PM, with drinks served into the night, although hours should be confirmed. Reservations are not usually needed outside peak hours, but groups and Friday or Saturday evenings may benefit from calling ahead. The location is its main practical advantage: it sits across the square from the station, minutes from the Pâquis hotels and the lakefront, and works well for a quick lunch or a drink before a train journey.