"American Bar" in Zurich
The Old Crow Bar in Zurich's old town is a paradise for lovers of fine spirits. There are around 1600 bottles here, 500 of which are whisk(e)ys, including many rarities. It's hard to choose! Fortunately, the service team is extremely knowledgeable and can help in a pinch - so everyone can find something suitable.
The Tales Bar offers a safe haven for cocktail lovers until late at night. Many employees from Zurich's hospitality industry also like to stop in here and enjoy one of the expertly prepared cocktails on their way home. The offer includes many classics, but also changing seasonal drinks.
Bar 63 has been considered one of Zurich's best cocktail bars for years. Here, in the wild Langstrasse quarter, cocktails are mixed in the dim light. Whether classics, tiki or their own creations, they all taste excellent here. The bar has a large selection of rum with sugar cane distillates from all over the world.
If you want to take off in Zurich, the Jules Verne Panoramabar is the place to go. The view lives up to its name: the bar is located on the top floor of the same building as the Urania observatory. The best way to enjoy the view is with one of the excellent cocktails, accompanied by simple but delicious bar food.
Thanks to the elegant interior, the centerpiece of which is a bar counter from the 1930s, you feel like you're in a hotel bar in a big city. But you are actually on the first floor of the Prime Tower, drinking cocktails perfectly mixed by the expert bar team and well-tempered beer.
The Catedral is the place for lovers of Mexico's drinking and eating culture. There is a great selection of tequila, mezcal, other Mexican spirits and wine. The creative cocktails are particularly exciting. They are served with "antojitos" (or snacks), which transport guests to the streets of Mexico.
Claudio Sacchi serves iconic Negronis from the beverage gun, natural wines and - incidentally - a harmonious dose of Italianità in his smart bar at Lochergut. Word of his exciting creations has also spread beyond the district's borders.
The marble-furnished Bar 45 impresses with more than just its furnishings. During the day, the bar in the historic UBS building is an Italian-style coffee bar, while in the evening it serves Mediterranean snacks such as Jamón Serrano, focaccia and olives, good cocktails and an exciting selection of wines.
At Late Bloomers, you can enjoy excellently mixed creative cocktails in a casual metropolitan atmosphere. These combine flavours from all over the world, but in many creations you can taste that the team comes from Greece. This is thanks to ingredients from the eastern Mediterranean, such as mastika and machlepi.
The Cranberry Bar in the city center has been serving Zurich's gay scene and its friends since 1997. It has a lively atmosphere and fine cocktails. The menu mainly features classics, but there are also a few original creations with and without alcohol. The decor is modern and unfussy.
Just a few minutes from the main train station, the James Joyce celebrates Irish cuisine. The valuable Victorian interior comes from the bar of the former Jury's Hotel in Dublin. In addition to chilled beer and ambitious wines, there is a respectable range of whisk(e)y & co. as well as delicious pub food.
The no idea Bar offers an innovative concept. Instead of listing ingredients on the menu, there is an illustrated book that is designed to evoke associations. The perfect cocktail for the guest is then found in conversation with the staff. This is prepared in the "laboratory" and takes the guest into another world.
Whether creative or classic, the team at Barfly'z has mastered quite a few cocktails. No wonder, as the bar is named after the legendary Barflies. This sworn group of well-traveled gentlemen was founded in Paris in 1925 and played a major role in spreading cocktail recipes around the world.
BarMünster is a meeting place in Zurich's Oberdorf district. There are over 100 drinks on the menu, but the bartenders are also happy to create something new on request or mix a classic cocktail. On the first Sunday of every month, the bar provides a platform for local musicians and hosts concerts.
Stubä is located in the heart of Zurich's nightlife district. It is a bar, club and brunch venue in one, and the atmosphere is usually very lively. There are good drinks and signature cocktails, beer and wine, plus delicious bar food until late. The sandwiches are famous throughout the city and are available in both meat and vegan versions.
This bar in Niederdorf has been around for over 100 years and has been known by many names. Since the 1990s, it has been named after Max Frisch's play. However, there is no theatre here, but there is dancing - often to live music - whisk(e)y and beer and discussions about all kinds of things.
The central location on Langstrasse and the trendy interior with brick-look walls are not the only reasons why the Brick Bar is so popular; it also serves really good drinks. It's best to order one of the seasonal house cocktails, which are very creative and taste really good.
With its unique interior and varied event program, the Plaza Bar is a gem on the Zurich bar scene. Whether you just want to treat yourself to a beer or one of the many delicious cocktails or long drinks, or whether you head to the club next door afterwards, it's always worth a visit.
El Lokal has been a meeting place for culture lovers for years. It regularly hosts exciting readings and concerts by national and international artists. The menu offers delicious and uncomplicated dishes, tasty beers, good spirits and surprising wines. The atmosphere is usually relaxed.