The Best Bars in Canton Bern
The award winning barkeepers around Managing Director Ivan Urech lovingly look after guests with the very best creations. Here you can drink in a pleasantly darkened ambience, surrounded by elegant furnishings, and choose from a huge range of distillates or non-alcoholic cocktails.
The cocktail bar at the Bergwelt Grindelwald Alpine Design Resort invites hotel guests and visitors alike to enjoy a cosy get-together. Enjoy one of the excellent cocktails. There are classic versions as well as creative new interpretations with and without alcohol and, of course, delicious bar snacks.
A record-breaking long Chesterfield sofa dominates the bar at Le Grand Bellevue. On the 17.5 metre long couch, you are served with passion by the attentive team. Whether it's coffee, a lunch menu, an aperitif or a drink after dinner, guests are always served something great here.
Guests enjoy drinking and lingering on the unbeatable terrace: with a view of the River Aare, surrounded by olive trees, Japanese fan maples, climbing plants and cypresses. In front of them are Negroni or beer, but more exclusive requests are also fulfilled. There are now 50 cocktails on the menu.
The first American bar in Switzerland is the bar in the Bellevue Palace - and has been since 1913. This is where Bern meets the world's celebrities and national politicians, and now guests travel through the cocktail history of the 20th century. The bar menu lists iconic and modern cocktails that can be enjoyed in a suitably elegant ambience.
As soon as the sun shines, the terrace in front of the historic Victoria-Jungfrau is packed. The Victoria Bar is also a popular place to sit inside, as the service team is courteous and masters its trade. Piano music, soul food and sophisticated drinks make it a wonderful place to relax.
Night owls head to this atmospheric cellar bar to treat themselves to a really good cocktail. These are labelled with flight numbers which is a reference to the name of the bar, EZY stands for creative mixes for example. The space was modelled on an airport lounge. No wonder people just want to take off here.
The competent bar team ensures that the people of Bern also regularly try out the new cocktails, with surprising but accessible original creations. Classics, local beer and bubbles are of course also served in this ambitious bar. The music is special: primarily rap and hip-hop.
It's easy to lose track of time in this iconic bar - and not just because it's located in the basement of the Kornhauskeller. From its own creations and surprising cocktails to classic long drinks, every guest gets their money's worth at the "Chornhuuschübu", as the bar is known in Bern.
The bar describes itself as an "institute for progressive drinking" and contributes to the nightlife atmosphere of Rathausgasse. Department 66 attracts cocktail aficionados with classics, its own creations and Negroni variations. In winter drink inside in the warm bar, in summer outside on the lively street.
The Kreissaal is legendary: children used to be born here, but today cocktails are served. The knowledgeable team mixes powerful, cheeky and fresh flavours according to the guests' wishes. Those who can't make up their minds are given expert advice and the drink created afterwards usually suits the mood of the visitors perfectly.
Gin and whisk(e)y fans will want to move straight into the beautiful bar. The menu features creative drinks and signature cocktails. And there are also delicious snacks so that you don't have to move on at the first hint of hunger. Kurt&Kurt is located in the lively Aarbergergasse, not far from Bern railway station.
International visitors and locals alike love this bar because it is elegant yet relaxed. After a hiking tour or a day's skiing, you can relax completely here: the extremely friendly bar team fulfils guests' every wish. As there is nothing to nibble on, you can even bring your own snacks.
The office workers from Wankdorfcity sit down for an aperitif at Turbo Lama. The terrace is beautiful, you can hear the big fountain bubbling and treat yourself to a cocktail based on mezcal or tequila. Of course, the professionally proud team also thinks of everyone else and serves classics, spritz and long drinks.
The cosy garden with koi pond, summer bar and shady restaurant is unbeatable. Guests also head for the bar in winter; with the bar the centrepiece of the room, decorated with large plants and served by a friendly team. The menu includes creative signature drinks and classics.
The shining Swarovski crystals transform this bar into a sparkling feast for the eyes. In this glittering ambience, the creative cocktails, well-curated spirits and fine wines taste even better. Not to be missed is the piano player, who makes every visit truly perfect.
A bar is a must at the Hotel Eden. This is not just for aperitifs, coffee and cake are also served here and the Eden Bar becomes a bistro at mealtimes. In the evening, cocktails are mixed - with and without alcohol. Guests are also treated to beer and wine from Switzerland and Europe.
In addition to politicians and business people, families and tourists meet in the lounge of the luxury Hotel Schweizerhof. The motivated bar team can fulfil practically any request, and mixing is always part of the background noise here. Cigar lovers meet in the back room for an after-dinner drink.
Over 400 bottles of gin await guests behind the bar at Ristorante Da Keli. The variations of juniper brandy come from all over the world and are mixed with different tonics, resulting in very special and suitable creations. The competent service team always has a recommendation for guests.