Café du Gothard
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Café du Gothard is a café-brasserie at Rue du Pont-Muré 16 in Fribourg.
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Why go
- Jacques Chessex drew on the café for his 1973 novel L’Ogre; it later became a recurring stop for Jonas, his literary double.
- A gentle restoration from July 2004 to November 2005 preserved the café’s characteristic appearance and atmosphere.
Opening hours
Today10:30 – 23:00Show all
Monday10:30 – 23:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:30 – 23:00
Friday10:30 – 23:00
Saturday09:30 – 23:00
Sunday09:30 – 23:00
Good to know
Highchairs AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- Bénichon menu
- Fribourg platter
- Rösti
- Pig’s trotters
Booking a table
- For table reservations, call +41 26 322 32 85.
- Groups of 15 or more can also book by email.
Atmosphere
- Since its renovation, the café has a somewhat more contemporary style while retaining its convivial character.
- The ground-floor café seats about 70 people.
- The first-floor dining room accommodates 35 guests for meetings and celebrations.
Good for
- Families High chairs are available.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian-friendly food is served.
Shorts
History
The café-brasserie probably took its name from the Saint-Gothard rail tunnel project, completed between 1872 and 1880. Its history is closely connected with Fribourg’s breweries. During the Belle Époque, it gained a reputation as one of the city’s popular addresses and was enlarged.
- Early 1850sMerchant Michel Poletti acquired the property at 16–18 Rue du Pont-Muré.
- 1861Poletti transferred a tavern licence to the house after buying Brasserie Fraisse.
- 14 December 1869Michel Poletti leased the establishment to brewer Louis Schaller for three years.
- 1898Work gave the façade its present appearance.
- 1911Tanner Jean Renz carried out the final enlargement.
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- 1914Brasserie Beauregard took over the business.
- 1961The kitchens were modernized; the establishment then largely remained unchanged until 2001.
- 2001The Bourgeoisie de Fribourg acquired the café as part of its heritage mission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Café du Gothard · Historique · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
Rue du Pont-Mure 16, 1701, Fribourg
- Website
- le-gothard.ch/
- Phone
- +41 26 322 32 85
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Questions and answers
What are Café du Gothard’s opening hours?
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 10:30–23:00. Saturday and Sunday: 09:30–23:00.
Are there vegetarian options at Café du Gothard?
Yes, the café offers vegetarian-friendly food.
Does Café du Gothard serve alcohol?
Yes.
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