The 10 best champagne bars in Zurich
The Bar am Wasser in Zurich has been one of the best in the city since it opened. Host Dirk Hany offers an innovative concept with cocktail menus that are served in different courses, similar to a fine dining restaurant. Of course you can also drop by for an aperitif or digestif.
The IGNIV Bar in the restaurant of the same name shows just how exciting the craft of cocktails can be. The menu features cutting-edge creations alongside perfectly executed classics. As befits an IGNIV, there are also drinks to share. The spectacular Champagne selection is also highly recommended.
The Mövenpick Wine Bar is a meeting place for wine lovers and the curious. Hundreds of wines, many by the glass, make it easy to discover. Small dishes accompany the evening and the atmosphere remains relaxed. Champagne à discrétion is served on Tuesdays.
At the George Bar & Grill, high above the rooftops of Zurich, classic service culture meets graceful moments of pleasure. Signature cocktails such as Raspberry Ginger Collins or Garden & Tonic shine alongside exquisite wines and a fantastic Champagne list. From the terrace, you can enjoy a view over the whole city.
The Gamper Bar is a paradise for lovers of natural and liqueur wines, vermouth and other specialities. In the elegant atmosphere, you can order a glass or a bottle from the regularly changing selection, accompanied by delicious snacks made from selected ingredients.
The bar on the ground floor of the UBS Building attracts more than just bankers. Freshly baked brioches and sfogliatelle are served in the morning, and warm panini at lunchtime. The aperitivo starts at 6pm with Mediterranean delicacies, creative cocktails, fine wines, and everything that makes barflies' hearts beat faster.
In summer, Champagne specialities from Krug are served on the terrace of the luxury Dolder Hotel. In fine weather you can enjoy the view over the city of Zurich and fast food on a fine-dining level, created by chef Heiko Niederer himself.
The rooftop bar, The Nest in the Storchen Hotel, offers tingling delight above the rooftops of Zurich in summer. In addition to a selection of different Perrier-Jouët champagnes, there is the option of ordering Kaviari Kristal with blinis and sour cream to go with the sparkling wine.
The Champagne bar in the Metropol is a fixture for lovers of flint wines. Houses from Canard-Duchêne to Larmandier-Bernier are poured under high arches, accompanied by Japanese tapas. Located next to Bahnhofstrasse, it is ideal for an elegant aperitif or a late drink with Parisian flair.
Alfred Nobel and Bertha von Suttner loved Le Hall in the Baur au Lac - and who would argue with them? Today, you can sip afternoon tea under chandeliers or browse through the award-winning wine list - here you can feel the grandeur of a true grand hotel.