"Outdoor Dining Area" Bars in Switzerland
The Bar am Wasser in Zurich has been one of the best in the city since it opened. Host Dirk Hany offers an innovative concept with cocktail menus that are served in different courses, similar to a fine dining restaurant. Of course you can also drop by for an aperitif or digestif.
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 bar at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel invites you to spend relaxing hours by the Rhine. Under the direction of Chef de Bar Thomas Huhn sophisticated cocktails, classic drinks, and afternoon tea are created here. Delicious snacks from the renowned hotel kitchen are also served, sometimes accompanied by live piano music.
The IGNIV Bar in the restaurant of the same name shows just how exciting the craft of cocktails can be. The menu features cutting-edge creations alongside perfectly executed classics. As befits an IGNIV, there are also drinks to share. The spectacular Champagne selection is also highly recommended.
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.
This bar is all about creativity. Guests of the adjoining restaurant start their gastronomic journey with one of the exciting cocktails, but you can also drop by for an aperitif. There is a lot of experimentation and the drinks are designed to surprise but not overwhelm guests.
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.
A self-confident classic in Basel for years. In the imposing ambience of a former machine factory, Werk 8 offers 700 square metres of restaurant, bar and event location. The warm hosts provide guests with excellent cocktails, outstanding wines and soul food with attitude.
Renowned mixologist Christophe Pinto designs the drinks in the MO Bar, drawing inspiration from the Silk Road. The result is exciting cocktails and mocktails that combine exotic and European flavours. Meanwhile, the interior combines timeless elegance and modern chic.
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.
A visit to the Hotel La Réserve Eden au Lac is not only worthwhile for sleeping and eating; it is also a great place to drink. There is a fantastic selection of contemporary and classic cocktails, spirits and wine. You can also enjoy delicious bar snacks and often musical entertainment from live DJs.
In the Dr Zhivago Bar, home-made spirits and other selected ingredients are transformed into creative cocktail creations. The ambience is modern and inviting with comfortable leather armchairs and a leafy terrace. Thanks to the attentive service staff and the good atmosphere, you quickly feel at home here.
This centrally located bar serves well flavoured cocktails, fine spirits and selected cigars. The ambience is elegant and the bar staff know their way around the menu. It is therefore not surprising that this bar has become a popular meeting place in recent years.
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.
In the heart of the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle glamour meets the art of mixing at the Iris Bar. The blue agate bar shimmers spectacularly while the bar team mixes creative cocktails with homemade ingredients. A stylish spot for jetsetters, locals. and anyone looking for that special drink.
Whether on the terrace with a view of the lake or inside the hotel, a visit to the Hotel Eden Roc bar is well worthwhile. There are classic cocktails as well as signature drinks that incorporate local and home-grown products - such as honey from the partner farm. Also worth noting: cocktail culture is celebrated here without alcohol too!
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.
Manuel's is a bar, shop and cigar lounge all in one. The focus is on rum, from classics to rarities, which are served in cocktails or straight. The humidor offers a wide selection of cigars to match. Dimmed lighting, wood tones and international guests create an atmosphere with character.