American Bars in Switzerland
The Old Crow Bar is a place of pilgrimage for spirits lovers - over 1600 bottles fill the shelves, from rare whisk(e)y to forgotten liqueurs. The bartenders mix classics with precision and their own creations with finesse. Tucked away in the alleyways of the old town, the small bar is a treasure trove of liquid jewels.
The American Bar at Château Gütsch sits enthroned high above Lucerne and is reminiscent of a bygone era. At this legendary meeting place for connoisseurs classic cocktails are on the menu alongside exciting original creations. The fine selection of whisk(e)y and rum is a welcome distraction from the breathtaking view.
The award winning barkeepers around Managing Director Ivan Urech lovingly look after guests with the very best creations. Here you can drink in a pleasantly darkened ambience, surrounded by elegant furnishings, and choose from a huge range of distillates or non-alcoholic cocktails.
The Tales Bar tells stories in a glass. The high shelves are stacked with spirits from all over the world, with the bartenders mixing classics and their own ideas, often with unusual ingredients. Despite the high standard of bartending, the bar is very cosy and the favourite address of many Zurich restaurateurs.
The Herz Bar in Clarastrasse is one of Basel's most exciting addresses for cocktail art. Its award-winning drinks reflect the diversity of the seasons. Fig leaf in summer, pear in autumn and chestnut in winter. Many of the spirits come from the neighbouring city distillery.
The Marvelous Bar in the fictional Hotel Rivington & Sons feels like a 1930s New York speakeasy - with a solid wooden bar, dark panelling, brass accents, white curtains and nostalgic tiles. In addition to classic cocktails, there are seasonal specialities as well as beer and coffee.
If you love rum you'll love Bar 63 in Zurich's Kreis 4 district. Over 70 varieties await you here, pure or as creative cocktails such as the in-house Punch 63. The menu changes regularly and offers seasonal inspiring drinks alongside the classics. Non-rum fans will also find alternatives or non-alcoholic drinks.
Late Bloomers brings a breath of fresh air to the Langstrasse neighbourhood. The Greek operators regularly win prizes and focus on mastiha, mahlepi and baklava notes in their cocktails and add their signature flavour to classics. Funk, soul and hip-hop are also played - a bar with character that stands out from the mainstream.
The cocktail bar at the Bergwelt Grindelwald Alpine Design Resort invites hotel guests and visitors alike to enjoy a cosy get-together. Enjoy one of the excellent cocktails. There are classic versions as well as creative new interpretations with and without alcohol and, of course, delicious bar snacks.
The Jules Verne Panoramabar is probably Zurich's most elegant observation tower: cocktails with a view over the city, where the lights twinkle like the sky above the observatory in the same tower. This is where bankers, night owls and lovers come together - and quickly realise that the drinks here can easily keep up with the view.
The Little Eminente Barrel in Geneva is entirely dedicated to rum and its diversity. Around 140 varieties from all over the world form the basis for creative cocktails and elegant classics. The intimate lounge atmosphere creates a place where Caribbean esprit and Geneva urbanity merge into a perfect moment of pleasure.
The name is no coincidence, because not only are drinks mixed here, they are also distilled. The spirits then form the basis for the excellent cocktails served in this bar. The menu is rather small, but changes regularly. There are also natural wines and delicious snacks.
The Bar Sacchi at Lochergut is a hotspot for classic cocktails and Italian flair. Owner Claudio Sacchi combines nostalgic charm with a modern ambience, green leather sofas and 1950s lighting. The Negroni is served from a soda gun. Natural wines and Monday wine specials are also available.
Tucked away in Basel's St. Johann district is Barfly, a hidden gem for gin lovers. Over 340 varieties from 51 countries await you here, from classics to rarities. Those looking for variety will also find fine whisk(e)ys, beers and spirits. Gin tastings, an urban ambience, and a living room feeling make the bar a must-stop.
The first American bar in Switzerland is the bar in the Bellevue Palace - and has been since 1913. This is where Bern meets the world's celebrities and national politicians, and now guests travel through the cocktail history of the 20th century. The bar menu lists iconic and modern cocktails that can be enjoyed in a suitably elegant ambience.
This place of pilgrimage for fans of Mexican spirits is located right next to Wiedikon railway station. The incredible selection of mezcal and sotol is unrivalled in Switzerland. There are also Mexican-inspired cocktails, natural Mexican wines and the bar food also sets a very high standard.
If you are in Küssnacht and enjoy good food and drink, you must pay a visit to the Schwyzerhof Bar. The young team behind the bar are passionate about their work and know their stuff inside out. Great cocktails and mocktails are mixed here, fine whisk(e)ys are served and fine wines are uncorked.
The Blaupause in Basel is a masterpiece of mixology. With a passion for regional ingredients and handmade syrups, the team conjures up creative cocktails that not only please the palate but also the eye. The cosy ambience with blue velvet sofas immediately makes you feel welcome.
Here you can enjoy Basel's nightlife in a playful, colourful setting. The Grenzwert bar surprises with a large, hidden inner courtyard, uncomplicated, delicious food and excellent cocktails, both creative and classic. On selected evenings, DJs provide the atmosphere, from rock 'n' roll to soul.
Right next to the eponymous cathedral this bar with a cosy atmosphere offers around 100 cocktails, with many other ideas buzzing around in the creative bartenders' heads. The concept is of friendly service, fine drinks and fair prices. There is also antipasti, tomato mozzarella, and chocolate cake.