An English Food Journey in Switzerland ; British Addresses

Lovers of English folklore will find happiness here. On the menu: fish and chips, afternoon tea, beers, gin, cupcakes and English products.

English Products and So British Addresses in Switzerland

For admirers of England (in French) and Scotland (in French), here is a selection of So British addresses. All are in Switzerland, to perfect your British education without leaving the country. Pubs, tea rooms, grocery shops or gin bars: everyone finds something to travel with.

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For Fish and Chips ; McCarthy’s

Who says English food necessarily says fish and chips. This fried fish, served with chips and tartare sauce, is a true institution across the Channel. Each region has its recipe and its secrets. To enjoy one done properly, head to McCarthy’s (in French) in Lausanne. This Irish pub makes fish and chips brilliantly.

Place Pépinet 1, 1003 Lausanne

For Tea Time ; Christie’s Bakery

Christie’s Bakery (in French), in Geneva, is a must for tea time. This friendly tea room offers teas, coffees and homemade pastries. The décor, in shades of pink and marble, creates a refined atmosphere. A lovely, timeless indulgent moment.

Rue de Hesse 4, 1204 Genève
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For Afternoon Tea ; The Hôtel d’Angleterre

For Afternoon Tea (in French), the search for excellence takes some effort. Many hotels and palaces offer one, but an ingredient is often missing to reach perfection. In Geneva, the Hôtel d’Angleterre offers the very essence of this tradition, in a luxurious setting.

Quai du Mont-Blanc 17, 1201 Genève
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For a Pint of Beer ; Mr Pickwick

Outside tea time, the English like to meet at the pub over a pint. A playlist of English bands or a football match often accompanies the evening. Onion rings and peanuts complete the picture. For a London pub atmosphere, just push open the door of a Mr Pickwick. The chain has several pubs in Switzerland.

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For English Products ; Jim’s British Market

Jim’s British Market, in Gland, offers a large range of English products. A family business founded in 1996, it also delivers throughout Switzerland through its online shop. Food, household items and British beers sit side by side. Since Brexit, supplies can vary from time to time.

Avenue du Mont-Blanc 33, 1196 Gland
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For English Tea at Home ; Newby Teas

Newby is a tea house founded in London. It selects the finest leaves, from the first and second flushes. The brand is among the most awarded tea houses in the world. This excellence is found in the taste as well as the packaging. In Switzerland, the Newby boutique in Gstaad (in French) is worth a visit.

To Buy Gin ; Aligro

To discover gin at home, nothing beats trying a few recipes. The Bramble, a cocktail born in London in the 1980s, is a fine example. The Aligro branches offer a wide choice of gins, at all prices.

For a Gin Cocktail ; Le Saint-Jean

For mixology lovers, the bar at Saint-Jean in Nyon is a top address. Nestled in the Hôtel de l’Ange, it offers more than 160 gins. The cocktails, each more indulgent than the last, complete the experience.

Rue Saint-Jean 22, 1260 Nyon

For Cheese and English Products ; British Cheese Deli

The British are great cheese lovers. Each region offers its specialities and original flavours. In Switzerland, the British Cheese Deli in Zurich offers a wide indulgent choice. Located in the Markthalle im Viadukt, the shop also sells British pies, sausages and condiments.

Limmatstrasse 231, 8005 Zurich

For Cupcakes ; The English Bakery

Cupcakes are little cakes topped with colourful icing. Camilla masters this art to perfection with her incredible flower cupcakes. Presented in a box or as a bouquet, they are first devoured with the eyes. All the information is on The English Bakery website.

For English Products by the Lake ; Tuck Box

In Lausanne, by the lake, a little white trailer sets up every Sunday. It offers a multitude of English products: sweets, teas and scones. A pleasant assortment of British classics.

Allée des Bacounis, 1006 Lausanne

Other Shops for English Products

A few other addresses complete this selection:

• Bite Sized Christmas, English shop in Saint-Légier
• My Expat Shop, English shop in Thônex
• QK Confiserie (in French), British sweets in Annecy, just across the border
• British Corner Shop, British online shop

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This gourmet journey makes you want to discover English gastronomy. To get cooking, the article on English cooking and British cookbooks (in French) is full of ideas. Fancy other flavours? The article Japan and its culinary stroll through Lausanne (in French) invites you on a completely different journey.

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