Why this theme?
When we had to choose a city and a topic, the decision was quite simple. Since we both work in Neuchâtel and are fans of hoppy drinks, the artisanal breweries of the city of Neuchâtel were an obvious choice.
A bit of history
The history of breweries in the city of Neuchâtel is relatively recent. It began in 2007 with the arrival of Les Brasseurs in the city center. A few years later, with the rise of craft beer in Switzerland, several microbreweries were established, the best known being the Brasserie de la Collégiale (closed in 2020) and the Brasserie de la Base.
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Where to enjoy a good beer?
The city of Neuchâtel has many bars offering an interesting selection of local and international beers, both craft and industrial. Here are a few examples:
Le B'art
Located just a few steps from the city center of Neuchâtel, Le B'art offers a choice of 20 Swiss craft beers on tap. The bar regularly changes its menu, ensuring that customers can always discover something new.
Les Brasseurs
Located in the city center, Les Brasseurs is a bar/restaurant offering craft beer brewed on site. Their annual range is fairly standard, including a blonde, a wheat beer, and an amber, to which they add a rotating fourth beer, called “La Spéciale”.
Le Café du Cerf
Located in the heart of the old town, Le Café du Cerf is an Irish pub offering a wide selection of Belgian, Irish, American, and other beers, both on tap and bottled. They also have several non-alcoholic beers, much appreciated by those who do not drink alcohol.
Beer O'Clock
Close to Place Pury, Beer O'Clock is a bar where beer taps are self-service. The selection is broad, mixing local craft beers with international ones.