"Warm Dishes" Bars in Canton Zurich
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.
Under high ceilings and among avant-garde art, the Canvas Bar at The Dolder Grand hotel serves both classics and original creations such as the "Dolder Negroni". High-calibre snacks complement the extensive menu. Live piano music accompanies you during the day, while a DJ provides the right atmosphere in the evening.
The Widder Bar is one of the city's top addresses. Over 1000 spirits fill the shelves, including a legendary selection of whisk(e)y. The cocktails range from precise classics to sophisticated original creations. There is also live music and wonderful snacks - a bar that is more than worthy of a five-star hotel.
The Tales Bar tells stories in a glass. The high shelves are stacked with spirits from all over the world, with the bartenders mixing classics and their own ideas, often with unusual ingredients. Despite the high standard of bartending, the bar is very cosy and the favourite address of many Zurich restaurateurs.
A visit to the Hotel La Réserve Eden au Lac is not only worthwhile for sleeping and eating; it is also a great place to drink. There is a fantastic selection of contemporary and classic cocktails, spirits and wine. You can also enjoy delicious bar snacks and often musical entertainment from live DJs.
In the Dr Zhivago Bar, home-made spirits and other selected ingredients are transformed into creative cocktail creations. The ambience is modern and inviting with comfortable leather armchairs and a leafy terrace. Thanks to the attentive service staff and the good atmosphere, you quickly feel at home here.
The Marvelous Bar in the fictional Hotel Rivington & Sons feels like a 1930s New York speakeasy - with a solid wooden bar, dark panelling, brass accents, white curtains and nostalgic tiles. In addition to classic cocktails, there are seasonal specialities as well as beer and coffee.
Manuel's is a bar, shop and cigar lounge all in one. The focus is on rum, from classics to rarities, which are served in cocktails or straight. The humidor offers a wide selection of cigars to match. Dimmed lighting, wood tones and international guests create an atmosphere with character.
The opening of this bar in Niederdorf made big waves. Bar manager Marco Colelli has been known in the city for a long time, having previously worked at the popular Bar Lupo. Here he mixes creative and classic cocktails at a reasonable price - at least for Zurich. Small but delicious dishes are also served.
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.
Above the clouds, cocktail enjoyment must be limitless: on the 25th floor of the Prime Tower, the Clouds Bar offers panoramic views over Zurich, the Limmat and the Alps. Seasonal cocktails, some with the bar's own gin, and fine bar snacks complement the elegant ambience. Perfect for sunset moments over the city.
The Jules Verne Panoramabar is probably Zurich's most elegant observation tower: cocktails with a view over the city, where the lights twinkle like the sky above the observatory in the same tower. This is where bankers, night owls and lovers come together - and quickly realise that the drinks here can easily keep up with the view.
The Exer Bar is a great place to drink, thanks to the experienced bar team, who not only mix excellent cocktails, but also have an equally good knack for selecting beer and wine. But it's also a great place for a meal - the fried chicken and fried cauliflower are particularly legendary.
The bar in the Spitz near the Landesmuseum focuses on clear drinks and a well-stocked wine list. A mixed crowd meets in the light-flooded room or on the urban terrace. We recommend the seasonally changing signatures or the impressive selection of whisk(e)y, served in a wonderful location right by the main railway station.
A cosy bar with a nostalgic atmosphere straight out of a picture book. The well-stocked menu includes all the classics from the international bar world, as well as "bartender's choices" such as "Amaretto Sour" and "Raspberry Vanilla Sour". Not forgetting the first-class selection of bar food, tacos and tarte flambée.
The Bar Sacchi at Lochergut is a hotspot for classic cocktails and Italian flair. Owner Claudio Sacchi combines nostalgic charm with a modern ambience, green leather sofas and 1950s lighting. The Negroni is served from a soda gun. Natural wines and Monday wine specials are also available.
This place of pilgrimage for fans of Mexican spirits is located right next to Wiedikon railway station. The incredible selection of mezcal and sotol is unrivalled in Switzerland. There are also Mexican-inspired cocktails, natural Mexican wines and the bar food also sets a very high standard.
The Onyx Bar at the Park Hyatt plays with glamour and elegance. It shines with its name - and its stone bar. Mature wines, cocktails, rare whisk(e)ys and first-class vodkas can be enjoyed in a stylish ambience. Bar events such as "Cocktails & Beats" regularly ensure vibrant evenings here.
The Tina Bar is a Zurich original. The bar is decorated entirely in Bordeaux red and has a Parisian moulin rouge vibe with its elegant velvety sofas. The bartenders here are old school and feel particularly at home with the classics. If you like, you can enhance the experience with a pair of oysters.
At Baur's, the Grand Hotel bar shows how aperitif culture works today: signature drinks from all over the world, precisely mixed highballs in Japanese glasses and elegant nightcaps. Non-alcoholic creations also impress. Precision, quality and a touch of extravagance make every drink here a statement.