The Best 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.
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.
The Tales Bar offers a safe haven for cocktail lovers until late at night. Many employees from Zurich's hospitality industry also like to stop in here and enjoy one of the expertly prepared cocktails on their way home. The offer includes many classics, but also changing seasonal drinks.
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.
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.
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.
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 Catedral is the place for lovers of Mexico's drinking and eating culture. There is a great selection of tequila, mezcal, other Mexican spirits and wine. The creative cocktails are particularly exciting. They are served with "antojitos" (or snacks), which transport guests to the streets of Mexico.
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.