The Best Wine Bars in Switzerland
The Mövenpick wine bar comes up with a lot for its wine-loving guests. Every Friday a first-class "Big Bottle" is uncorked, on Saturday there is a "Soirée de Champagne", plus a selection of over 500 wines from the old and new world.
The Donatz Wine Bar in the centre of Samedan is cosy and inviting. Host and sommelier René A. Donatz likes to send his guests on a surprising journey of wine discovery. With 550 items on the menu, he has plenty to choose from in this regard.
Le Rouge et le Blanc celebrates "bistronomy" and makes you feel like you're visiting France. The small bar offers a large selection of wines, most of them from biodynamic agriculture. These are accompanied by uncomplicated and delicious dishes.
At Viniviva in Dübendorf, Andreas Brunnegger offers a platform to winegrowers who work to preserve biodiversity in the vineyard and patiently allow their wines to "evolve". To go with the Vins Naturels, there is charcuterie from Natur konkret.
Sharing plates made from fresh seasonal produce are served to a predominantly young, urban clientele in a modern and stylish ambience. Of course, the wine list is also very well stocked, with many labels that are popular in the natural wine scene.
Più in the former Kornhaus café puts its heart and soul into Neapolitan pizzas, which are a real treat when accompanied by the right wine. The adjacent wine shop serves as a source of inspiration, and expert sommeliers are happy to help with the selection.
The COR is the latest prank from Zineb Hattab, the city's most famous vegan chef. In this cosy wine bistro, she pays homage to the bar culture of her native Catalonia. The tapas are accompanied by an exciting selection of wines put together by sommelier Bernd Vogel.
There are over 100 items on the menu and the team will be happy to help you choose your favourite wine. The starters available to order range from homemade sourdough bread, pickles, cheese and charcuterie to delicious tinned fish and seafood.
From true wine connoisseurs to feel-good foodies - all guests get their money's worth here in a cosy alpine atmosphere. The formidable wine list also includes rarities, accompanied by delicious platters with Engadine Salsiz, Samnaun mountain cheese or spicy Jersey Blue.
The Martel at the Bellevue pleasure spot overlooking the lively Rämistrasse is undoubtedly one of the best addresses in the city. The wine bar is integrated into the 250 square metre Martel Vinotheque and invites you to enjoy fine wines in a relaxed atmosphere.
When it comes to wine and wine culture, the Sauvage in Biel has something close to its heart: a respectful approach to the environment and its resources. With this sense of sustainability, the wine bar invites you to enjoy good food, good table talk and wild tasting evenings.
Here you can try the Bergrosé, which was specially developed for this wine bar. If that doesn't appeal to you, you are sure to find the right wine among the more than 200 other labels. The offer is complemented by regional finger food, beer and creative drinks.
With a fine selection of natural wines by the glass, 169 West is a trendy spot. In addition to selected coffee specialties, lovingly prepared, home-made dishes are also served here. The ambience is cosy, warm and inviting.
Au Coin du Bar is more than just a wine bar. it is a Geneva institution that combines delicious French market cuisine with an unusual selection of wines. Here you feel like you're in a Parisian bistro, but with friendly service.
Bleu Nuit is a "cave à manger". There is a large selection of wines here, mainly from natural production, as well as delicious seasonal cuisine. The vintage fridge in the corridor also provides access to the hotel's own speakeasy cocktail bar, Le Frigidaire.
Chez Bacchus is the wine bar and kitchen of the wine merchant Le Caveau de Bacchus. There is a large selection of wines from Europe, many of them at a reasonable price. Cheese and meat platters and a few dishes from classic French cuisine are also served.
Consum in Kleinbasel's old town likes things to be uncomplicated and lively - no reservations are accepted at this popular wine bar. With over 100 wines on the menu, salami and cheese specialties, there are plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.
Located right next to the Kappellbrücke bridge, La Bonne Cave offers an oasis of pleasure for wine and coffee lovers in a cosy atmosphere. With an impressive 200 wines by the glass and a small but fine selection of food, a visit here is a well-rounded experience.
Appropriately located on Schauplatzgasse, the bar offers a venue for wines and their stories. The associated vinotheque offers 500 wines, which can be enjoyed in a pleasant atmosphere and with exquisite dishes, such as fine Culatta raw ham.
Le Blanc Valet is a small French-style wine bar. There is a small but impressive selection of wines, many of which are natural, biodynamic or organic. It also serves simple but tasty dishes.