"Barrier-free" Bars in Switzerland
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 Bar am Wasser on the Limmat is one of the most popular cocktail bars in the city. In a stylish atmosphere with a view of the river, Dirk Hany and his team serve world-class cocktails, but also have a fantastic selection of wine and Champagne. The particularly attentive service also deserves a mention.
Thomas Huhn has been managing his brigade with skill for many years and always has a feel for the wishes of guests with an affinity for pleasure. What is mixed behind the bar counter and directly in front of the guest is high school. Added to this is the unique atmosphere in a historic setting - including a view of the Rhine.
Piano music and high-quality bar culture with an excellent range of wines, spirits and cocktails are served here every day. The cult bar in Zurich's old town is open from midday and people meet for lunch or later for an aperitif or after-dinner drink. The later the hour, the more lively the atmosphere.
In the high-ceilinged rooms of the Chedi Bar, the cosy leather sofas and crackling fire make you feel like you're in a stylish living room. Here you can enjoy carefully mixed creative cocktails with and, above all, without alcohol, teas from the hotel's own herb garden and a large selection of spirits, wine and beer.
Located in a former machine factory, Werk 8 in Gundeldingerfeld has built up a loyal fan base with high-quality cocktails, great wines and delicious soul food. The focus is on seasonality, regionality and sustainability, ensuring that the bar menu remains varied and ever-changing.
A visit to the Canvas Bar at the Dolder Grand is a must for cocktail fans. Here, the talented bar team mixes some of the best drinks in town, the wine list is well-stocked and the bar snacks and small dishes can also keep up. The interior of the historic room is also impressive.
Pascal Kunz and Daniel Mumenthaler are old hands in the bar scene. Their quality standards are reflected on the full menu and in the cocktail glass. With almost a thousand spirits, an impressive selection of whisk(e)y and a talented team behind them, the two have created a stylish oasis of pleasure.
A really grown-up team has shaped the Karel Korner into a special cocktail bar: in order to avoid products from far away such as lime, lemon or cane sugar, acid and sweet sources are produced in-house and regional ingredients are used wherever possible. The result in the glass speaks for itself.
The George Bar not only scores with a great view over the city, it also offers a great selection of drinks and delicious bar food. The wine list deserves a special mention, with many fine and rare wines. But there is also something to suit every taste when it comes to cocktails.
The city's hippest Campari bar scores with elegance and nonchalance. Here you can meet in the shaded garden or at the bar in a stylish ambience for a long drink, a glass of wine or an espresso standing up. In addition to the interior, the location between the theatre and the Kunsthalle is also iconic.
On the top floor of the Prime Tower, you are literally in the clouds. When the weather is fine, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding area. There is also a fantastic selection of seasonal cocktails. However, the bar team is also happy to create the perfect drink according to guests' wishes.
If you make yourself comfortable on the 17.5-metre-long Chesterfield sofa, you can soak up the special atmosphere of the bar at Le Grand Bellevue. From morning to night, there is something to suit every occasion, fresh pastries, fine Champagne or sophisticated cocktails - all served with style.
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 Spitz bar in the Landesmuseum has plenty to offer fans of sophisticated drinking culture. In addition to an excellent selection of wines, there are over 250 whisk(e)ys and other spirits. The cocktail menu is adapted by the dedicated bar team depending on the season. Naturally, only the best ingredients are used here too.
There is always a reason for a stylish chin-chin in the renowned Victoria Bar. Fans of sophisticated bar culture will find everything their hearts desire here: the finest single malts, cognacs and rums, ambitious cocktails, fine wines, gastronomic delights and, of course, a uniquely beautiful setting.
The bar at Bar Iris is a piece of jewellery in the truest sense of the word. It was "carpentered" from slices of semi-precious stones. However, this eye-catching feature should not detract from the quality of the drinks on offer. There is a nice selection of own and classic cocktails and delicious bar snacks.
The Galerie Boutique Bar on Thun's Aarequai is a bar and gallery in one. Bar owner Gage Plecic offers regional artists a platform, while he and his team behind the bar mix sophisticated cocktails with their own character and fresh, home-made ingredients. The ambience is also great!
The Prince of Wales is served in a silver cup, and the atmosphere in the National Bar also has a majestic character. Still in the original style of the 1870s, the bar attracts locals and hotel guests alike. From cool to classic, the bar menu offers everything for hours of enjoyment.
Whether it's coffee in the morning, a quick lunch, coffee and cake in the afternoon or a glass of wine in the evening, the Barchetta Bar always has the right thing on offer. Its location directly on the Limmat and in the heart of the old town makes it the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.