"Barrier-free" Bars 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cinchona Bar is a meeting place in the middle of Zurich's hectic city centre with a stylish, modern ambience. The focus here is on highballs, uncomplicated and refreshing drinks served in frozen glasses. There are also Middle Eastern snacks from Neni Restaurant and vegan dishes from Future Cuisine.
Felix Bar is located in the heart of trendy Kreis 3 and is small but stylish and cosy. Here you can enjoy creative cocktails designed by the talented bar team and mixed from the best ingredients. If you would like to learn more about cocktails, you can even book a mixology course here.
In the Onyx Bar, you can ring in the evening or end the night with exquisite spirits, creative signature cocktails, rare wines and hand-rolled cigars. The elegant bar is named after the stone that adorns the bar and gives the dining room a special atmosphere.
The Roof Garden, on the roof of the luxury department store Globus, offers a wonderful view over the city. Here, the bar team conjures up heavenly cocktails from selected spirits, mastering classics as well as house creations. Of course, there are also non-alcoholic alternatives, wine and beer.
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.
The name says it all here. Manuel's is a cigar, rum and coffee shop on three floors. The wonderful selection of delicacies is not just available to take away: fine rum, cocktails and coffee are served in the bar in the entrance area, while the Smoker's Lounge with walk-in humidor is on the second floor.
The Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is located in the middle of - or rather above - Zurich's bustling Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. In addition to a menu peppered with Asian influences, it serves delicious drinks, cocktails, beers and wine. The bar is extremely popular and the atmosphere is always lively.
Dieter Meier's bar is all about the produce from his farms in Argentina. The beef Ojo de Agua is served here as a tartare, roast beef or steak sandwich, as well as salads, tarte flambée and a great selection of cheeses. And, of course, his wine from Mendoza, fine wines from Europe and refreshing cocktails.
The Coco bar with its large terrace is hidden away in an alley off Paradeplatz. Despite its proximity to the busy Bahnhofstrasse, it is an oasis of calm with a great selection of drinks, spirits and wine. Thanks to a fumoir license, you can also smoke cigars or cigarettes here.
The Loft Five Bar in Europaallee is the perfect place for after-work drinks or to start the weekend. Here you can enjoy first-class creative cocktails mixed by a passionate bar team. You can also order a few snacks or dine in the restaurant next door after an aperitif.