British Residents’ Association of Switzerland

Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 11:30 to 15:00 Place: Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino «Chez Rocco» Rue du Collège 30, 1964 Conthey Cost: Pay for what you consume. [...]
Romandie-East Region
Friday, 24 Oct 2025
ALPS is more than a museum. It is also a place where people and organisations that are active in the mountains – ranging from science, culture, tourism, spatial development and NGOs through to mountaineering – can engage in a process of exchange. Date: Friday, 24th October, 2025 Time: 10:15 at B[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 28 Oct 2025
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 18:00 at The Restaurant Alte Post, which is near to the train station and local trams. Please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. Dates: The last Tuesday of each month Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Alte Post Centralbahnstrasse 21, 4051 Basel Cost[...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 02 Nov 2025
Local Valais Bakers/Tea-Room, Chez Zen, now have a brunch menu with 3 different choices – Nordic, Rustic or English. You can find more details about the brunches on the BRA website. For those who prefer something else, there is a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular[...]
Romandie-East Region
Monday, 03 Nov 2025
Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Plus friendly banter and laughter. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Date: Held on the 3rd of each[...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025
CHAT & DRINKS Date: First TUESDAY of every month. Time:  17.00 – 19.00 hours. Place:  Paddy Reilly’s, Talacker, 8001 Zürich Tram 2 or 9 – alight at Sihlstrasse. Cost:  Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just come along [...]
North-East Region
Saturday, 08 Nov 2025
This year we have decided to hold our November lunch at a different venue. AnaCapri is just opposite the FFS station, Lugano and therefore accessible to all. We have not arranged a set lunch leaving it up to each person to choose their lunch which will be paid for individually. Please let us know by[...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025
The Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, St. Martins’ Church, 1800 Vevey and begins at 10:45. After the service there will be a reception at the Hotel Astra from 11:45 – 13:00. Date: Tuesday, 11th November 2025 Time: Lunch at 13:00 Place: Hotel Astra, Pla[...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025
On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 11:30 to 15:00 Place: Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino «Chez Rocco» Rue du Collège 30, 1964 Conthey Cost: Pay for what you consume. [...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
Busses 38, 48 or 64. Get off at Kreuzstrasse then it is a 2 minute walk to the entrance. There will be a table booked for us in the self-service restaurant at 15:00 where we can enjoy refreshments and be given a general introduction by our guide. We will then have a guided tour in English of about o[...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 18:00 at The Restaurant Alte Post, which is near to the train station and local trams. Please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. Dates: The last Tuesday of each month Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Alte Post Centralbahnstrasse 21, 4051 Basel Cost[...]
North-West Region
Saturday, 29 Nov 2025
The Christmas Market in the pretty and historic town of Waldenburg is said by some to be the best in the Basel Region. It’s certainly magical. After walking around the market, our local Council member John Pickett will welcome us into his home for a warm-up and coffee. Parking for cars is very li[...]
North-West Region
Monday, 01 Dec 2025
Once again we have arranged our Christmas cocktail party at the Hotel Villa Castagnola in their elegant Sala del Camino. The excellent canapés will be prepared by the Chef and served by the staff and a choice of drinks will be available creating a very convivial evening for us to enjoy. This is an [...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025
NB. The restaurant is opposite Cully station. Transportation to the home of Andrew & Rosemary Konecki after lunch to be arranged. Those unable to come to the lunch are most welcome to come for mince pies and Christmas pudding, and more, at the Koneckis… Both these events are restricted to [...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025
Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Plus friendly banter and laughter. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Date: Held on the 3rd of each[...]
North-West Region
Thursday, 04 Dec 2025
NORTH-EAST / NORTH-WEST COMBINED EVENT Einsiedeln – the charming Monastery Town set against the fantastic backdrop of the imposing Benedictine monastery and sprawling along the length of the main street, the Christmas Market in Einsiedeln is particularly well worth a visit. The delightfully decora[...]
North-East Region
Thursday, 04 Dec 2025
NORTH-EAST / NORTH-WEST COMBINED EVENT Einsiedeln – the charming Monastery Town set against the fantastic backdrop of the imposing Benedictine monastery and sprawling along the length of the main street, the Christmas Market in Einsiedeln is particularly well worth a visit. The delightfully decora[...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 07 Dec 2025
Local Valais Bakers/Tea-Room, Chez Zen, now have a brunch menu with 3 different choices – Nordic, Rustic or English. You can find more details about the brunches on the BRA website. For those who prefer something else, there is a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular[...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 09 Dec 2025
CHAT & DRINKS Date: First TUESDAY of every month. Time:  17.00 – 19.00 hours. Place:  Paddy Reilly’s, Talacker, 8001 Zürich Tram 2 or 9 – alight at Sihlstrasse. Cost:  Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just come along [...]
North-East Region
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025
This year we are holding our Christmas luncheon in the Safran Zunft, in the heart of Basel’s charming old town right next to the Marktplatz. Trams, 6,8,11,14,15,16 and 17 and bus connections will take you to the Marktplatz. Included in the price is the apéro, water, tea and coffee. Afterwards enj[...]
North-West Region
Thursday, 11 Dec 2025
On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]
Central Region
Saturday, 13 Dec 2025
Please indicate if you wish to have the meat or fish menu and if you require a lactose free meal. The hotel is a short walk from the station or you can take a bus. Car parking also available either side of town. From the windows of the Hotel Murtenhof & Krone we will have a beautiful view overlo[...]
Central Region
Saturday, 13 Dec 2025
Join us for our annual traditional Christmas apéro and lunch in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Auberge in Founex. Wine with the meal is not included in the price, BUT crackers, carol singing and a Christmas quiz will be part of a fun lunch. Date: Saturday, 13th December 2025 Time: 12:00 [...]
Romandie-West Region
Tuesday, 16 Dec 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 11:30 to 15:00 Place: Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino «Chez Rocco» Rue du Collège 30, 1964 Conthey Cost: Pay for what you consume. [...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 17 Dec 2025
Paddy Reilly’s Irish Bar & Restaurant, conveniently located in the centre of Zürich’s business area, 5 minutes walk from the centre of the city and 10 minutes from the central railway station. Nearest tram stop is Sihlstrasse line 2/4/9 and 11. We look forward to welcoming you to a Christma[...]
North-East Region
Thursday, 18 Dec 2025
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 18:00 at The Restaurant Alte Post, which is near to the train station and local trams. Please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. Dates: The last Tuesday of each month Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Alte Post Centralbahnstrasse 21, 4051 Basel Cost[...]
North-West Region
Saturday, 03 Jan 2026
Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Plus friendly banter and laughter. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Date: Held on the 3rd of each[...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 04 Jan 2026
Local Valais Bakers/Tea-Room, Chez Zen, now have a brunch menu with 3 different choices – Nordic, Rustic or English. You can find more details about the brunches on the BRA website. For those who prefer something else, there is a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular[...]
Romandie-East Region
Thursday, 08 Jan 2026
Welcome 2026 in with a visit to the Cheese Deli, where Rui the owner is always delighted to look after us. The Viadukt is an informal market hall where not only British goods can be purchased, there are also many other interesting stalls to browse through. Welcome to 2026! Transport: Take trams Nos.[...]
North-East Region
Sunday, 11 Jan 2026
On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026
CHAT & DRINKS Date: First TUESDAY of every month. Time:  17.00 – 19.00 hours. Place:  Paddy Reilly’s, Talacker, 8001 Zürich Tram 2 or 9 – alight at Sihlstrasse. Cost:  Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just come along [...]
North-East Region
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
The retrospective, from 24.10.2025 to 15.2.2026, features works by Félix Vallotton, including his early Parisian work and later shift to painting. The retrospective brings together more than 200 of his most important works from public and private collections, both in Switzerland and throughout Euro[...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
A few years ago we had a delightful tea party at the Hotel Splendide in Lugano with many members of the Association. Penny and Beverly think it would be a lovely idea to return for an afternoon, meeting up with friends and generally enjoying the atmosphere whilst in good company. Date: Wednesday, 14[...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Saturday, 17 Jan 2026
In the historic Löwenzorn restaurant in the heart of Basel’s old town, the local people and their guests have been dining since 1874. However, the old walls were first mentioned in documents as early as the 13th century. The façade of the Löwenzorn hardly suggests that this unique, romantic gem[...]
North-West Region
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026
3 course Meal for CHF 35.–. This does not include wine and drinks. Lift on hand to get down to the Caveau. Do come and join us for this middle of the week fondue in this magnificent historical fortress located in the town centre. Nyon’s castle was founded in the 12th century, modified 400 ye[...]
Romandie-West Region
Thursday, 22 Jan 2026
EN GUETE! Enjoy a typical Valais setting and a traditional fondue. The Walliser Kanne is a two minute walk from the Zürich main station. Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026 Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Walliser Kanne, Lintheschergasse 21, 8001 Zürich Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Ang[...]
North-East Region
Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 18:00 at The Restaurant Alte Post, which is near to the train station and local trams. Please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. Dates: The last Tuesday of each month Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Alte Post Centralbahnstrasse 21, 4051 Basel Cost[...]
North-West Region
Friday, 30 Jan 2026
The city-ticket covers the bus to “La Coudre” and the Funicular to Chaumont. Bus No. 107, direction Hauterive, leaves every 10 minutes from the back of the station (Gare Nord) and will take you to the bus stop La Coudre from where the funicular leaves. The funicular runs every 30 minutes and wil[...]
Central Region
Sunday, 01 Feb 2026
Local Valais Bakers/Tea-Room, Chez Zen, now have a brunch menu with 3 different choices – Nordic, Rustic or English. You can find more details about the brunches on the BRA website. For those who prefer something else, there is a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular[...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 03 Feb 2026
Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Plus friendly banter and laughter. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Date: Held on the 3rd of each[...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 10 Feb 2026
CHAT & DRINKS Date: First TUESDAY of every month. Time:  17.00 – 19.00 hours. Place:  Paddy Reilly’s, Talacker, 8001 Zürich Tram 2 or 9 – alight at Sihlstrasse. Cost:  Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just come along [...]
North-East Region
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]
Central Region
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]
Central Region