The 10 best cocktailbars 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 Kronenhalle bar is a Zurich institution: cocktails that have set the standard for decades are mixed under paintings by Miró and Klee. The iconic lights were designed by Diego Giacometti especially for this location. Here, art, history and bar culture come together quite naturally.
The Old Crow Bar is a place of pilgrimage for spirits lovers - over 1600 bottles fill the shelves, from rare whisk(e)y to forgotten liqueurs. The bartenders mix classics with precision and their own creations with finesse. Tucked away in the alleyways of the old town, the small bar is a treasure trove of liquid jewels.
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 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.
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.
If you love rum you'll love Bar 63 in Zurich's Kreis 4 district. Over 70 varieties await you here, pure or as creative cocktails such as the in-house Punch 63. The menu changes regularly and offers seasonal inspiring drinks alongside the classics. Non-rum fans will also find alternatives or non-alcoholic drinks.
Raygrodski has been a fixture on the Zurich scene for years. It is known for its own creative creations with homemade infusions and syrups, but also for skilfully mixed classics. The ambience is unpretentious and the atmosphere lively - a bar that takes bar culture seriously without ever appearing stiff.