Brasserie de Montbenon
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Why go
- Terrace overlooking Lac Léman and gardens, open April–October.
- More than 150 Swiss wines, including Dézaley.
- Organizer of Lausanne’s Gin Fest.
- Regional artisans and seasonal produce shape dishes such as lake fish, chanterelles and Vacherin Mont d’Or.
Opening hours
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Good to know
Drinks to try
- 90% of the gins on the drinks list are Swiss.
- Romand beers, often brewed especially for the brasserie.
- Local craft beverages and locally made sodas.
Entry and dress code
- Reservations accepted.
- Table service.
- Free Wi-Fi.
Music
Shorts
History
Montbenon was once covered with vineyards. After the city acquired the land, it became a festival and military exercise ground; a promenade and trees followed. The park now includes the Casino de Montbenon, the Palais de justice de Montbenon and Mercié’s Guillaume Tell statue. The Casino opened in 1909, in a Belle Époque building dating to 1908. The current esplanade and promenade Schnetzler took shape between 1978 and 1984, alongside an underground car park built into the hillside.
- 1345The site had vineyards until the city bought it and made it a festival and military exercise ground.
- 1814A promenade was laid out and trees were planted.
- 1871The city welcomed interned Bourbaki army soldiers; the Guillaume Tell statue later commemorated their reception.
- 1902Antonin Mercié’s Guillaume Tell statue, donated by a Parisian benefactor, was inaugurated in the park.
- 1908The brasserie’s Belle Époque building dates to this year.
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- 1909The Casino de Montbenon opened as the Casino des étrangers.
- 1917A legacy funded a chapel of Guillaume Tell.
- 1978–1984The current esplanade and promenade Schnetzler were developed, with a five-storey underground car park built into the hillside.
Accessibility
- Accessibility Wheelchair accessible.
Sources: Montbenon - Wikipedia · Accueil - Brasserie de Montbenon · La B.M. en deux mots - Brasserie de Montbenon · LES CONCERTS VITICOLES « HUMUS & WINE » - Brass… · Esplanade de Montbenon - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
- Website
- brasseriedemontbenon.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 320 40 30
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Questions and answers
Where can I see the menu and prices at Brasserie de Montbenon?
See the menus and prices.
Is there parking at Brasserie de Montbenon?
Parking and street parking are available; the details do not establish a dedicated brasserie car park.
Can I visit Brasserie de Montbenon with children?
Highchairs are available.
Does Brasserie de Montbenon have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Can I reserve a table at Brasserie de Montbenon?
Reservations are accepted.
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