"Cigar smoking allowed" Bars in Zurich
The unique Kronenhalle Bar has been one of the best bars in Zurich since it was founded in 1965. However, this is the only place where you can sip cocktails under paintings by Picasso and Miró. These are excellent across the board - whether classics or the creative signature cocktails developed by the bar team led by chef Christian Heiss.
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.
Just a few steps from Lake Zurich and connected to the legendary Hotel Baur au Lac is Baur's Bar. Here you can enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. You will find everything your heart desires on the excellently assorted drinks menu. The team is excellently trained.
The Tina Bar above Brasserie Louis has cult status in Zurich. This is thanks to the classic interior, but above all because of the friendly bar team, who conjure up good classic and creative cocktails from the excellent selection of spirits. Smokers are also welcome here, as the bar has a fumoir license.
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.
Only the best ingredients are used in the Lenox Bar, whether for the cocktails or the delicious bar snacks. The drinks are creative and contemporary, and there is also a large selection of whisk(e)ys and other spirits. The menu is inspired by New York and the international food scene there.
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.
Aura is located in the heart of Zurich's financial district. An international clientele meets here to eat meat from the 800-degree broiler and Asian-inspired snacks. There is also a large selection of seasonal and classic cocktails and a wine list that will satisfy even the most discerning drinker.
