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The Great Escape — Restaurant in Lausanne

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The Great Escape
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Beers are poured from the tap in this rustic, easy-going place with bar food & live sports on TV.
Nearby attractions
Lausanne Cathedral
Pl. de la Cathédrale 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Palais de Rumine
Pl. de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne History Museum
Pl. de la Cathédrale 4, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Espace Arlaud
Pl. de la Riponne 2B, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History
Pl. de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Horloge de la Palud
Pl. de la Palud 23, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Château St-Maire
Rue de la Barre 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Musée de la chaussure Volken S. & M.
Rue du Rôtillon 10, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Promenade Derrière-Bourg
Av. du Théâtre 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanada de Montbenon
All. Ernest-Ansermet 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Nearby restaurants
Vieux-Lausanne Restaurant & Giraf Bar
Rue Pierre-Viret 6, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Restaurant - Brasserie Le Vaudois
Pl. de la Riponne 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Inglewood Saint-Laurent
Rue Saint-Laurent 14, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Bruxelles Café
Pl. de la Riponne 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Café du Grütli
Rue Mercerie 4, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Laxmi - restaurant indien/Pakistanaise à Lausanne
Esc. du Marché 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Madeleine - Café, Livres & Co
Rue Madeleine 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Crazy Wolf - Burgers & Brunch
Rue Haldimand 9/1er étage, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Le Comptoir des 3 Places
Pl. René-Auberjonois, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Un Po' Di Più Trattoria
Rue du Tunnel 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Nearby local services
Lausanne Cathedral
Pl. de la Cathédrale 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
MANOR Lausanne
Rue Pichard 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Place de la Palud
1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Coop City Lausanne Au Centre
Rue Saint-Laurent 24/30, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Royaume MELAZIC
Rue Madeleine 12, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
LA CHOCOLATIERE Palud
Esc. du Marché 1, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Marché, place de la Riponne
1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Musée cantonal de zoologie - Lausanne
Palais de Rumine, Pl. de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
doodah Lausanne
Rue Haldimand 10, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Musée cantonal de géologie
Palais de Rumine, Place de la Riponne 6, 1014 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Hôtel-Restaurant Le Raisin
Pl. de la Palud 19, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôtel Crystal
Rue Chaucrau 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôtel des Voyageurs Boutique
Rue Grand-Saint-Jean 19, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
MadHouse - ibis Styles Lausanne Center
Pl. de l'Europe 6, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôtel Swiss Wine by Fassbind
Rue Caroline 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôtel du Marché
Rue Pré-du-Marché 42, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne
Av. Benjamin-Constant 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hotel Swiss Chocolate Lausanne By Fassbind
Rue Marterey 15, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
ibis Lausanne Centre
Rue du Maupas 20, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland
VISIONAPARTMENTS
Rue Caroline 23, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
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The Great Escape

Rue Madeleine 18, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
4.5(1.4K)
Open until 2:00 AM
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Beers are poured from the tap in this rustic, easy-going place with bar food & live sports on TV.

attractions: Lausanne Cathedral, Palais de Rumine, Lausanne History Museum, Espace Arlaud, Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History, Horloge de la Palud, Château St-Maire, Musée de la chaussure Volken S. & M., Promenade Derrière-Bourg, Explanada de Montbenon, restaurants: Vieux-Lausanne Restaurant & Giraf Bar, Restaurant - Brasserie Le Vaudois, Inglewood Saint-Laurent, Bruxelles Café, Café du Grütli, Laxmi - restaurant indien/Pakistanaise à Lausanne, Madeleine - Café, Livres & Co, Crazy Wolf - Burgers & Brunch, Le Comptoir des 3 Places, Un Po' Di Più Trattoria, local businesses: Lausanne Cathedral, MANOR Lausanne, Place de la Palud, Coop City Lausanne Au Centre, Royaume MELAZIC, LA CHOCOLATIERE Palud, Marché, place de la Riponne, Musée cantonal de zoologie - Lausanne, doodah Lausanne, Musée cantonal de géologie
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Phone
+41 21 312 31 94
Website
the-great.ch
Open hoursSee all hours
Fri11 AM - 2 AMOpen

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Featured dishes

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Tuma Melt Sandwich
Deux tranches de pain au levain au céréales toasté, thon, mayonnaise et condiments maison, gruyère et cheddar fondus, servi avec quelques frites
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Pâtes fraîches maison, sauce traditionnelle aux trois fromages, persil frais
Carrelet
Ballotine de filets de carrelet, farce mousseline aux herbes fraîches, risotto crémeux aux brocolis, sauce beurrée au fumet de poisson
Chicken
Cuisses de poulet marinées et grillées, sauce caramélisée à la mandarine, riz sauvage, choux pak-choï
Chicken Nuggets
Aiguillettes de poulet suisse pannées, servies avec des potatoes ou une side salade

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Nearby attractions of The Great Escape

Lausanne Cathedral

Palais de Rumine

Lausanne History Museum

Espace Arlaud

Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History

Horloge de la Palud

Château St-Maire

Musée de la chaussure Volken S. & M.

Promenade Derrière-Bourg

Explanada de Montbenon

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

4.6

(3.2K)

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Palais de Rumine

Palais de Rumine

4.6

(414)

Closed
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Lausanne History Museum

Lausanne History Museum

4.6

(204)

Closed
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Espace Arlaud

Espace Arlaud

4.4

(46)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of The Great Escape

Vieux-Lausanne Restaurant & Giraf Bar

Restaurant - Brasserie Le Vaudois

Inglewood Saint-Laurent

Bruxelles Café

Café du Grütli

Laxmi - restaurant indien/Pakistanaise à Lausanne

Madeleine - Café, Livres & Co

Crazy Wolf - Burgers & Brunch

Le Comptoir des 3 Places

Un Po' Di Più Trattoria

Vieux-Lausanne Restaurant & Giraf Bar

Vieux-Lausanne Restaurant & Giraf Bar

4.6

(794)

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Restaurant - Brasserie Le Vaudois

Restaurant - Brasserie Le Vaudois

3.9

(743)

$$

Open until 2:00 AM
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Inglewood Saint-Laurent

Inglewood Saint-Laurent

4.6

(735)

Closed
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Bruxelles Café

Bruxelles Café

4.3

(735)

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Open until 2:00 AM
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Nearby local services of The Great Escape

Lausanne Cathedral

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Place de la Palud

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Royaume MELAZIC

LA CHOCOLATIERE Palud

Marché, place de la Riponne

Musée cantonal de zoologie - Lausanne

doodah Lausanne

Musée cantonal de géologie

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

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MANOR Lausanne

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4.1

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Place de la Palud

Place de la Palud

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Coop City Lausanne Au Centre

4.1

(1.4K)

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Simona LigorioSimona Ligorio
A very young and informal place located above one of the biggest squares in the city center of Lausanne. We decided to eat here even if there were no tables available. We did as other people, and we sat down on a bench enjoying a couple of cold beers and tasty food (chicken wings and nuggets). The service was fast, and we enjoyed the meal a lot! We warmly recommend it for an aperitivo, a quick meal, and a drinking night with friends (the choice of the beer is quite large and comes in good quality).
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Joaquín Guedón CostellJoaquín Guedón Costell
Bar con buen ambiente donde tomar una cerveza e incluso comer una buena hamburguesa.
Riccardo SantoriRiccardo Santori
Probably favourite spot in Lausanne. Great location (literally underneath the Cathedral), amazing concept and wonderful vibes, both from the staff and people attending. A well organised terrace with British spirit (football matches always on tv, London style toilets, fresh beer) and arguably the best Cheeseburger around. Won’t get disappointed anytime I visit, of course best during spring/summer, but not limited to. A must go when in Lausanne.
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A very young and informal place located above one of the biggest squares in the city center of Lausanne. We decided to eat here even if there were no tables available. We did as other people, and we sat down on a bench enjoying a couple of cold beers and tasty food (chicken wings and nuggets). The service was fast, and we enjoyed the meal a lot! We warmly recommend it for an aperitivo, a quick meal, and a drinking night with friends (the choice of the beer is quite large and comes in good quality).
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Probably favourite spot in Lausanne. Great location (literally underneath the Cathedral), amazing concept and wonderful vibes, both from the staff and people attending. A well organised terrace with British spirit (football matches always on tv, London style toilets, fresh beer) and arguably the best Cheeseburger around. Won’t get disappointed anytime I visit, of course best during spring/summer, but not limited to. A must go when in Lausanne.
Riccardo Santori

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Reviews of The Great Escape

4.5
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5.0
41w

The Great Escape in Lausanne is a vibrant English-style pub that has earned a reputation as a favorite among both locals and expats. Its friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for socializing, especially during live sports events like football and rugby matches. The pub features a spacious outdoor garden area with its own bar, providing ample space for patrons to enjoy the lively ambiance, particularly on match days. As a freehouse, it offers a wide selection of beers on tap, including options like London Pride, catering to diverse tastes. The menu includes satisfying pub fare such as burgers, chicken wings, and salads, with main courses priced around CHF 20, offering good value for money. The Great Escape is also known for its welcoming service, which is often highlighted by visitors as a standout feature in Switzerland. Whether you're looking to catch a game, enjoy a hearty meal, or simply relax with friends, The Great Escape provides a warm and inviting setting in the heart...

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5.0
9y

If you are looking for a fun and lively place to hang out with your friends in Lausanne, you should definitely check out The Great Escape bar. It is one of the best bars in the city, with a friendly atmosphere, a great selection of drinks, and a variety of music.

The Great Escape bar offers happy hour from 18:30 to 19:00 and 22:00 to 22:30, where you can enjoy half price draft beer and other discounts. The bar has a spacious terrace out front, where you can relax and enjoy the view of the lake and the mountains. The bar also shows lots of live sport on big screens, such as rugby and football.

If you are in the mood for some music and dancing, you will love the DJ who plays from around 23:00 until closing. The DJ plays a mix of genres, from pop and rock to hip hop and R&B. You can groove to the beats and have a blast with your friends. The Great Escape bar is a place where you can have a great time, no matter what your preferences are. It is a bar that you will want to visit...

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4.0
9y

I like the Great Escape kindof despite myself. The draft beer selection is pretty good, and the staff are attentive, which is pretty amazing considering how crowded the place gets.

The big plus for me is the ample beer garden (actually a public plaza) which becomes a petanque court in the summer.

I write despite myself because there are other aspects which the reader might love but that I don't: there's sport of one kind or another on almost non-stop, and the place is a bit of a meat market. But when it's slow I can curl up with a book and...

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