"Outdoor Dining Area" 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.
Bar 63 has been considered one of Zurich's best cocktail bars for years. Here, in the wild Langstrasse quarter, cocktails are mixed in the dim light. Whether classics, tiki or their own creations, they all taste excellent here. The bar has a large selection of rum with sugar cane distillates from all over the world.
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.
When you know that the three well-known restaurateurs, Claudio Sacchi, Patrick Schindler and Armin Azadpour are behind the Lupo Bar, it is no surprise that it has quickly become a trendy meeting place. It offers a great selection of natural wines, exciting cocktails and delicious Italian food.
The small Raygrodski Bar is located in the middle of the trendy Kreis 3 district, in one of the city's most vibrant squares. It is the perfect place to enjoy a drink outside and watch the hustle and bustle. The talented bar crew mixes excellent, creative cocktails using the best ingredients.
The Exer Bar in the middle of the lively Kreis 4 district has blossomed from a beer-drinking haunt into a hotspot for cocktail and gastronomic enthusiasts. The young team consists of barkeeper Paulina Bastian and chef Sandra Böhm, who do almost everything on their own. There are "drinks & food for your soul" in a friendly atmosphere.
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.
Claudio Sacchi serves iconic Negronis from the beverage gun, natural wines and - incidentally - a harmonious dose of Italianità in his smart bar at Lochergut. Word of his exciting creations has also spread beyond the district's borders.
The Eden Bar impresses with its elegant, modern interior and its special cocktail menu. The drinks menu offers a beautiful mix of classic and modern, with many home-made ingredients. In the evening, the ambience is further enhanced by sounds from the DJ booth.
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 marble-furnished Bar 45 impresses with more than just its furnishings. During the day, the bar in the historic UBS building is an Italian-style coffee bar, while in the evening it serves Mediterranean snacks such as Jamón Serrano, focaccia and olives, good cocktails and an exciting selection of wines.
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 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.