"Live Music" Bars in Zurich
Under high ceilings and among avant-garde art, the Canvas Bar at The Dolder Grand hotel serves both classics and original creations such as the "Dolder Negroni". High-calibre snacks complement the extensive menu. Live piano music accompanies you during the day, while a DJ provides the right atmosphere in the evening.
Raygrodski has been a fixture on the Zurich scene for years. It is known for its own creative creations with homemade infusions and syrups, but also for skilfully mixed classics. The ambience is unpretentious and the atmosphere lively - a bar that takes bar culture seriously without ever appearing stiff.
At the George Bar & Grill, high above the rooftops of Zurich, classic service culture meets graceful moments of pleasure. Signature cocktails such as Raspberry Ginger Collins or Garden & Tonic shine alongside exquisite wines and a fantastic Champagne list. From the terrace, you can enjoy a view over the whole city.
The Onyx Bar at the Park Hyatt plays with glamour and elegance. It shines with its name - and its stone bar. Mature wines, cocktails, rare whisk(e)ys and first-class vodkas can be enjoyed in a stylish ambience. Bar events such as "Cocktails & Beats" regularly ensure vibrant evenings here.
The Felix Bar combines stylish intimacy with the art of mixing. In-house creations and reinterpreted classics are made from the best ingredients, precisely shaken or stirred and served with tangible passion. Workshops and tasting events emphasise the aim of bringing drinking culture with character to life.
The Barchetta Bar is located directly on the Limmat under the arcades of the traditional Storchen. In summer the terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the sun with an aperitif, a casual lunch, or a stylish drink. In winter warm up with a glass of Champagne or hot chocolate with a view of the twinkling city lights.
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.
Surrounded by brick walls, the Brick Cocktail Bar in Zurich's Langstrasse boasts a very special ambience. Creative cocktails, classic drinks and local beers are served here by a professional team. Live music is occasionally played, making for unforgettable evenings.
The Cinchona Bar in the 25hours Hotel Langstrasse shows just how versatile highballs can be: served ice cold, simple in design and yet sophisticated in flavour. Between colourful sofas and urban flair, drinks are created that range from classics to creative interpretations - uncomplicated and extremely cosy.
The bar in the legendary Josef thrives on the interplay of drinks, cuisine and scene. The classics are on point, the wine list is superb and if you're still hungry, treat yourself to a few plates from the great Josef kitchen crew. The Electric Food Sessions with DJ are also well known in the city, always in winter from 10 pm.
The Stubä is small, loud and notorious for its long-street life. The bar serves drinks straight from the counter, plus beer and shots. Space is tight, but the atmosphere is all the more intense for it - the party here is close, direct and without frills. If you're looking for an elegant evening, you've come to the wrong place, but if you want the real Zurich nightlife, you've come to the right place.
Bindella's terrace bar at Bellevue is a firm favourite for aperitifs. The menu includes Champagne, selected wines and excellent cocktails, as well as small appetisers. The seats in the River Bar with a direct view of the water are particularly popular - perfect for summer evenings in the centre of Zurich.
Right in the centre of Zurich the Aura serves succulent meat from the 800-degree grill and cocktails in a cool bar atmosphere. If you fancy a cigar head to the fumoir, after which it's on to the in-house club until late into the night. Connoisseurs and night owls alike get their money's worth here.
Kasheme is more of a hideout than a bar: shelves of records instead of a dance floor (locals know about the lower floor, however), couches instead of a club. DJs dig deep, from jazz to underground hip-hop, and create a soundtrack far removed from the mainstream. As if that wasn't enough, Kasheme is one of the best cocktail bars in the city.
Under the direction of Dieter Meier exquisite wines are served, such as his award winning Puro, as well as meat specialities from Ojo de Agua. There is also coffee and creative cocktails. A collection of Swiss design chairs and tables from different eras lend character and style to the interior.