"Sunday Opening" Bars in Zurich
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.
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.
If you want to take off in Zurich, the Jules Verne Panoramabar is the place to go. The view lives up to its name: the bar is located on the top floor of the same building as the Urania observatory. The best way to enjoy the view is with one of the excellent cocktails, accompanied by simple but delicious bar food.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Tina Bar above Brasserie Louis has cult status in Zurich. This is thanks to the classic interior, but above all because of the friendly bar team, who conjure up good classic and creative cocktails from the excellent selection of spirits. Smokers are also welcome here, as the bar has a fumoir license.
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.
BarMünster is a meeting place in Zurich's Oberdorf district. There are over 100 drinks on the menu, but the bartenders are also happy to create something new on request or mix a classic cocktail. On the first Sunday of every month, the bar provides a platform for local musicians and hosts concerts.
Only the best ingredients are used in the Lenox Bar, whether for the cocktails or the delicious bar snacks. The drinks are creative and contemporary, and there is also a large selection of whisk(e)ys and other spirits. The menu is inspired by New York and the international food scene there.
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 Odeon Café is legendary. Artists, writers and intellectuals used to meet here 100 years ago to discuss and influence world events. Even today, you can still drink fine wines and perfectly mixed cocktail classics here in a stylish ambience, or simply enjoy a beer.
The heart of this cozy lounge bar is a 300-year-old Rolex table. Business people meet here for an after-dinner drink, couples for a date or groups of friends for a nightcap. There are around 200 spirits, exciting cocktails, a great selection of beers and, of course, fine wines.