Altes Tramdepot, Brewery restaurant near BärenPark, Bern, Switzerland
The Altes Tramdepot is a brewery restaurant in Bern where large copper brewing tanks sit visible throughout the dining rooms and fresh beer is made several times each week. The building holds around 310 people indoors and about 270 on the outdoor terrace.
The building was originally built in the 18th century as a home for the city's bear keeper and later served as a tram depot. Its conversion into a restaurant brought new life to the space while preserving its industrial character.
The restaurant draws visitors from across the region who gather to eat and drink together, making it a social hub where locals and travelers meet. The menu reflects how Bern sits at the crossroads of Swiss, German, and broader European tastes, with dishes that show these influences on contemporary plates.
The restaurant opens daily and provides seating both indoors and outdoors on a terrace with views toward the bear park. The location is walkable from downtown Bern and easy to reach with good access to public transport.
The house produces three regular beers year-round and regularly rotates in seasonal brews created with different recipes. This changing selection gives visitors a reason to return and try new flavors each time they visit.
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