The 10 best wine bars in Zurich
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 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.
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 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.
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.
In front of the Südhang Weine store in the market hall in the Viadukt, you can order a great selection of the fine wines sold here by the glass. There are also oysters and other delicacies such as tartare and charcuterie from the butcher right opposite.
Only the best wines make it onto the wine list carefully compiled by Smith & Smith. This is accompanied by the finest cuts of meat from Luma and other excellent dishes. The industrial charm that the former factory building has retained is also a delight.
The Più Vino Bar offers the right wine for every taste, from fine wines such as Sassicaia or Lodovico, which are also served by the glass, to refreshing German Riesling, Prosecco and even non-alcoholic sparkling wine. There are also appetisers from Italy.
The Greek word for "cheers" is yamas. To toast each other, the Mediterranean bistro and wine bar offers a remarkable selection of Greek wines and authentic Greek delicacies in a mezze style.
The Meierei is located in a converted building, once a plumber's workshop in district 6. Corinne Lüthi-Meier and Markus Lüthi serve naturally grown wines in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a wide selection of fine snacks and some hot dishes in the evening.