A large crowd gathers at a long table on a busy pedestrian zone in Bern's old town, with the Zytglogge clock tower visible in the background. Swiss and Bernese flags fly above the alley as visitors sit, eat, and converse. A colourful Honduran street food stall called 'Tortilla Maya' on a city square, where several staff members in green T-shirts are preparing food. The stall is decorated with vibrant menu boards and tropical illustrations.

Food & Beverage

Gastronomy at Buskers Bern

BUSKERS BERN OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL SPECIALITIES.

Buskers Bern promotes the use and sale of regional, animal welfare-friendly and sustainable products and has defined standards that apply to all 60 catering stands participating in the festival:

  • only Swiss fresh meat and poultry products
  • only Swiss fish or organic or MSC-certified fish products
  • Baked goods: produced in Switzerland
  • Eggs: origin Switzerland
  • Dairy products: Origin Switzerland (exception: cheese specialities from neighbouring countries)
  • Vegetables and fruit: origin Switzerland/​Europe

Of course, the artists’ and staff canteen also cooks according to these guidelines, and mainly vegan.

#Buskers Beer

The festival’s own Buskers beer from the Tramdepot brewery is available exclusively at the Buskers bars near the Zytglogge, in the Herrengasse, on Casinoplatz and Münsterplatz, in front of the Erlacherhof and in the Nydegghof.

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Buskers Bars

#Return stations and returnable tableware

You can return tableware anywhere that issues the same items; for example, you can return a fork where forks are handed out, or a 300ml cup where drinks are sold in 300ml cups. From midnight until 1:00 am, an additional return point will be open at Kornhausplatz, Kramgasse, and Münsterplatz respectively. All reusable tableware except for glass and porcelain will be accepted there.

#Junkerngasse

Savoury crêpes and cider from Au Citron Plié · Buskers Bar Erlacherhof with beer, drinks & coffee · Fish & chips from Kiwanis Bern-Aare

#Münsterplatz

Pinsa Romana with various pinsa variations · Taiwanese steamed buns with fresh and local ingredients from Panda Buns · Gelati from the Fiat Cinquecento by Bacio di Latte · Buskers Bar Münsterplatz with beer & drinks

#Münsterplattform

Gyros, souvlaki, halloumi & co. from Greek Spot · mê – Vietnamese Cuisine with Vietnamese street food, drinks & beer · Handmade ice lollies from Stängeli Chünig · Sweet & savoury crêpes from the organic farm at joli mont · Maximilian’s candy floss stand

#Lower Münstergasse

(from bottom to top)
Curries and Kottu Roti by Loving Lanka · Zsa-Zsa Bar Drinks & Beer · Alcohol-free mocktails from the Blue Cocktail Bar · Festfood with various paellas and sangria · Gaucho Style with lomitos and choripán · Cocktails and beer at Berrics · Tibetan Snow Lion with Korean corndogs & udon noodles · Pulled pork, burgers and Belgian fries from Freaky Kitchen · Sweet and savoury crêpes from Lunas Crêpes

#Upper Münstergasse

Thai food and beer from the restaurant Piman Thai · Takeaway ice cream from the Eiswerkstatt · Vegan doner from the Outlawz food truck · Fine pinsa at Casa di Mamma

#Casinoplatz

Sweet temptation at Churros – a piece of Spain · Buskers Bar Casino with beer & drinks · Brazilian snacks & Caipirinha from Agua na Boca · Maiiam Japanese Street Food with Takoyaki, Karaage and Onigiri · Fennel fritters and wine at Zent

#Herrengasse

Kimchi, ramen and fried chicken at Korean Food · Smash burgers and pommes allumettes at BuckoGrill · Buskers Bar Herrengasse with beer

#Postgasse

Beer and drinks at Bar:rierefrei

#Rathausplatz

Drinks from the Rathaus Bar · Zsa-Zsa Beach Bar Cocktails & Beer

#Rathausgasse

(from bottom to top) 
Barista coffee, Quarkini & co. from Bäckerei Reinhard & Rösterei · Traditional injera and more at Äthiopisches Essen · Fresh bolani turnovers from balana – afghan food · Gelateria di Berna with delicious gelato · Grilled sausages, beer & wine at Williams Butchers Table · Shawarma wraps, falafel & mezze at Taste of Orient · Soriya with Asian specialities

#Gerechtigkeitsgasse

(from bottom to top) 
Curries and Pad Thai at Thai Food Kurier · édition Lorraine with beer, wine, drinks & hot dogs · Delicious Pastel de Nata and other Portuguese pastries · Honduran specialities at Tortilla Maya · Lángosmanufaktur with Hungarian lángos · Handmade empanadas from Bern & beer at Al Toque · Handmade gelato from Gelateria La Golosa · Chips with tasty sauces at Boom Frites · Bernese tacos at Mondo · Fresh churros at Alelì

#Kramgasse

(from bottom to top) 
Tuesday Jam Bar with beer, wine, shots & long drinks · ONO Bar with beer, wine & muffins · Summery mocktails, cider and iced tea at Marta’s Mocktails & Cider · Ox-Beef with burgers and crisps · Thach Asian food with curries and snacks · Vegan hot dogs – local, organic and handmade by Legu Vegu · Peruvian specialities at Mama Juana Peruvian Food · Starfood BAR with beer, wine, drinks & aperitifs · The freshest Holey Moley Donuts ·Momos from the Tibet Association Bern · Wine, beer, drinks & filled flatbreads at Sous les Pagodes & Zum Topf · Cocktails at the Bäregrotte · Sweet & savoury crêpes from Kawa’s Crêpes · Buskers Bar Zytglogge with beer & drinks

#Hotelgasse

Authentic West African dishes from Osina Afro Food · Various variations of Empanadas Argentinas

#Nydegghof

Sweet and savoury crêpes at Lunas Crêpes ·  Momos from the Tibet Verein Bern · Buskers Bar Nydegg with beer & drinks ·  Gelateria di Berna with delicious ice cream