"Sunday Opening" Bars in Switzerland
The Kronenhalle bar is a Zurich institution: cocktails that have set the standard for decades are mixed under paintings by Miró and Klee. The iconic lights were designed by Diego Giacometti especially for this location. Here, art, history and bar culture come together quite naturally.
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.
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.
The Widder Bar is one of the city's top addresses. Over 1000 spirits fill the shelves, including a legendary selection of whisk(e)y. The cocktails range from precise classics to sophisticated original creations. There is also live music and wonderful snacks - a bar that is more than worthy of a five-star hotel.
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.
This cosy bar in St. Gallen is furnished in an English club style. There is a choice of over a hundred whisk(e)ys, cocktails - both classics and signature drinks - many exquisite wines, fine spirits and much more. The ambience is elegant and the service is extremely attentive and friendly.
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 Bar & Living Room at The Chedi Andermatt epitomises alpine elegance. Savour signature cocktails with Far Eastern influences by the fireplace or on leather sofas, accompanied by fine spirits and light snacks. At weekends, you might find yourself dancing to the beats of the DJ.
The Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge at the Bürgenstock Resort impresses with panoramic windows overlooking Lake Lucerne. Signature cocktails and rare spirits unfold alongside Champagne and fine cigars. Elegant interiors and subtle piano music create moments of luxury that leave a lasting impression.
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.
The bar at the Hotel Beau-Rivage is hard to beat in terms of timeless elegance. The well-trained staff mix classic cocktails and signature drinks and are happy to recommend the right spirit and the perfect glass of wine. Fine bar food is served to accompany them - here too, the emphasis is on tradition.
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!
Hidden behind the barracks, but anything but inconspicuous: in the Renée Bar, excellent cocktails, from classic to creative, meet a carefully curated wine selection that impresses even connoisseurs. DJ sets, live concerts and a sophisticated music programme ensure a perfect atmosphere deep into the night.
The BAR at the Beau-Rivage Palace combines elegance with modern mixology. Classics are presented with a new sophistication, signature drinks add a special touch, and all are served in the finest crystal which is a homage to high-class bars. Under the arcades the terrace invites you to stay longer than just for a drink.
Above the clouds, cocktail enjoyment must be limitless: on the 25th floor of the Prime Tower, the Clouds Bar offers panoramic views over Zurich, the Limmat and the Alps. Seasonal cocktails, some with the bar's own gin, and fine bar snacks complement the elegant ambience. Perfect for sunset moments over the city.
A record-breaking long Chesterfield sofa dominates the bar at Le Grand Bellevue. On the 17.5 metre long couch, you are served with passion by the attentive team. Whether it's coffee, a lunch menu, an aperitif or a drink after dinner, guests are always served something great here.
The semi-circular The Palace Bar with large windows and elegant furnishings is located in the historic Hotel Kempinski Palace Engelberg. Despite its ties to tradition, the menu is contemporary: in addition to classic cocktails and selected spirits, there are also exciting signature drinks.