The Best Bars in Canton Bern
Ivan Urech and his team create a stage for liquid poetry in the Atelier Classic Bar, taking bold and unconventional paths. The result in the glass is a harmonious combination of optimal ingredients and leaves a lasting impression. The non-alcoholic versions also impress with their sophistication.
If you make yourself comfortable on the 17.5-metre-long Chesterfield sofa, you can soak up the special atmosphere of the bar at Le Grand Bellevue. From morning to night, there is something to suit every occasion, fresh pastries, fine Champagne or sophisticated cocktails - all served with style.
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.
The Galerie Boutique Bar on Thun's Aarequai is a bar and gallery in one. Bar owner Gage Plecic offers regional artists a platform, while he and his team behind the bar mix sophisticated cocktails with their own character and fresh, home-made ingredients. The ambience is also great!
The rich history of the Bernese grand hotel is palpable in the Bellevue Bar. Valuable traditions are upheld here and the local and international clientele are entertained with style and class. The extensive bar menu offers everything you need for a special moment of enjoyment in the heart of the old town.
If you order a drink in the departure bar, you can sit back and relax just like in the lounge area of a modern airport. But because you don't have to rush to the gate here, it's worth taking another look at the "departure display", which offers a nice selection of wine and beer as well as exciting cocktails.
Just a stone's throw from Bern's main railway station, Kurt&Kurt impresses whisk(e)y and gin connoisseurs with its huge selection, but the cocktail creations also encourage you to go beyond a visit to the bar. You can enjoy the delicious street food from Bandito Burrito with drinks and a good atmosphere.
Department 66 is committed to a progressive drinking culture and has become an insider tip in Bern's old town. Between sophisticated cocktails, fine spirits and a fine selection of wines and beers, life's big and small questions are discussed here in a great atmosphere.
The four Bernese Lorenz, Ben, Marc and Seun have transformed the former Tübeli into a glamorous Taube. With a solid range of spirits, various types of beer and a creative spirit, the experienced bartenders entertain their guests and mix brilliant cocktails that cannot be pigeonholed.
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.
The Kreissaal Bar is home to a refreshingly innovative bar culture. Instead of sticking to the tried and tested, cocktails are mixed with witty, sometimes cheeky and bold ideas, resulting in strong and unconventional flavours in the cocktail glass. Added to this is a resourceful selection of whisk(e)y and good music.
An urban feel-good oasis for Mediterranean indulgence - the Giardino restaurant and bar aims to offer its guests a special time-out. The bar is the centerpiece of the stylish restaurant and invites you to linger from morning to night. The beautifully landscaped garden is also idyllic.
Urban flair at its best – that's what Turbo Lama in Bern's Wankdorf district stands for. A bar and restaurant in one, the location of glass, steel, wild plants and a stylish seating lounge has developed into a meeting place for enjoyable lunches and evenings. Also exciting cocktail creations.
Here you can enjoy a cocktail in style and with plenty of glamour: around a million Swarovski crystals shimmer and glitter in a wide variety of colours in the One Million Stars Bar. The menu includes vivid cocktails, classic long drinks, fine grappas and gins - all accompanied by harmonious piano music.
The pretty bistro bar is a popular meeting place for guests and locals alike and has something to offer at any time of day. The terrace offers a fantastic view of Lake Thun and the mountains. It's worth browsing through the well-stocked wine list or letting the bartenders mix you a drink.
The Gin König on Kochergasse offers 400 gins from all over the world. The bar team presents the juniper schnapps in authentic and spectacular fashion. The cocktails range from classic to innovative and offer gin fans everything they could possibly want for an enjoyable gin evening.
If you want to meet up with friends, business partners or family in a stylish ambience for an informal chat, the Lobby Lounge Bar at the Schweizerhof is the place to be. The bar and snack menu offers everything, from classic to modern, that is needed for enjoyable hours with impeccable service.