The 10 best champagne bars in Zurich
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 Igniv Bar is currently the only bar based on the Caminada concept. The award-winning team creates special cocktail experiences here. The wine and Champagne list also makes connoisseurs' hearts beat faster. The accompanying snacks come from Caminada's Michelin-starred kitchen - you rarely get better bar food.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether for coffee in the morning, a simple lunch or an aperitif in the afternoon, the Metropol bar always has the right thing for you. The terrace under the open arcades is particularly beautiful, where you can enjoy the special wines, signature cocktails, spirits, beers and snacks in a unique atmosphere.
As the "living room of Zurich" steeped in history, Le Hall in the heart of the Baur au Lac has been inviting guests to linger since 1844. Whether for a coffee break, a relaxed lunch or an aperitif, a visit is always worthwhile, especially if the in-house patisserie can be sampled.