Restaurant Bars in Switzerland
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.
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.
The city's hippest Campari bar scores with elegance and nonchalance. Here you can meet in the shaded garden or at the bar in a stylish ambience for a long drink, a glass of wine or an espresso standing up. In addition to the interior, the location between the theatre and the Kunsthalle is also iconic.
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.
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 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.
There is always a reason for a stylish chin-chin in the renowned Victoria Bar. Fans of sophisticated bar culture will find everything their hearts desire here: the finest single malts, cognacs and rums, ambitious cocktails, fine wines, gastronomic delights and, of course, a uniquely beautiful setting.
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 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.
The historic ambience of this bar in the Kornhauskeller is simply breathtaking. To soak up the elegant architecture, it's worth taking a look at the smart bar menu, which offers everything from trendy aperitifs and classics to wine and spirits for an enjoyable visit to the bar.
Inspired by classic modern cocktail culture, the mixology team at Lora creates a seasonally influenced signature cocktail menu with a wow effect. Syrups are made in-house and leftovers are recycled in order to live up to the concept of sustainability. For the hungry, there are delicious gourmet pizzas.
Zum Kuss in Elisabethenpark is atmospherically housed in a white barrel vault - and impresses with a resourceful gastronomic offer that pampers guests from morning to night with coffee specialities, high-quality drinks and great wines; in addition to the "Kussplättli", there are other delicacies.
Whether for coffee in the morning, a simple lunch or an aperitif in the afternoon, the Metropol bar always has the right thing for you. The terrace under the open arcades is particularly beautiful, where you can enjoy the special wines, signature cocktails, spirits, beers and snacks in a unique atmosphere.
In the legendary Terrace Restaurant, the city can end the day or start the night in the Hyde Bar, while in the River Bar, friendships are forged over fine wines, fine drinks and sophisticated mocktails. Both bars have one thing in common: between the necks of bottles and shaking cups, great cinema is created!
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.
The stylish SMUK Bar invites you to enjoy creative cocktails from Thursday to Saturday evening, and there are also plenty of non-alcoholic options to try. The drinks menu also includes a large selection of beers, including regional craft beer, fine wines and other bar classics.
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.
In an elegant atmosphere, the best spirits are either served straight or mixed into fine signature and classic cocktails. Those who prefer wine will find a large selection of fine wines, including many from Ticino and the rest of Switzerland. If you're hungry, the great restaurant is right next door.
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.
Arthur's rivegauche is a trendy bar in a prime location in Geneva. Here you can enjoy exclusive wines and delicious cocktails directly on the Rhône and with a wonderful view of the city. For the hungry, there is a small but fine selection of Mediterranean dishes. The interior is elegant and modern.