Bars & Pubs

The best places to drink throughout Switzerland – reviewed undercover by our expert critics

The 10 best bars in Zurich

Once dominated by a classic bar and traditional pub scene, a flurry of openings has underlined Zurich's status as Switzerland’s most international city,...

Bars with the best view

Bars with the best view

What’s even better than a great bar? A great bar with a view, of course. Whether you want to live the high life on a sleek...

Lausanne’s best bars

Lausanne’s best bars

Looking for the ideal Swiss bar? Lausanne punches above its weight when it comes to watering holes, and the scene keeps getting better. From drunken debauchery...

Widder Bar

Widder Bar

4 out of 5 stars

With its 1,000-bottle library of spirits, its sleek interiors and elegant seating, the Widder Bar is certainly at the very top end of Zurich's establishments....

The View

The View

4 out of 5 stars

This self-proclaimed ‘hidden bar’ is perched atop the Ambassador hotel, nestled between the opera house and the lake. Its limited opening hours...

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Where to drink cocktails in Zurich

Widder Bar

Widder Bar

4 out of 5 stars

With its 1,000-bottle library of spirits, its sleek interiors and elegant seating, the Widder Bar is certainly at the very top end of Zurich's...

Hotel Rivington & Sons

Hotel Rivington & Sons

3 out of 5 stars

This large café bar on two floors has a comfy and cosy feel and serves good espressos and fine cocktails.

Jules Verne

Jules Verne

4 out of 5 stars

Sitting here with 360° views of the city, sipping on a cocktail and holding your significant other's hand might be as close to a perfect date as it can get...

Raygrodski

Raygrodski

5 out of 5 stars

With its rather minimalistic interiors, Chesterfield sofas and enormous bar counter, it aims to be a classic cocktail bar with a huge selection of both classic...

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Where to go for after-work drinks in Geneva and Lausanne

Le Wine • Lausanne

Le Wine • Lausanne

4 out of 5 stars

Originally a wine shop with a few tables suitable for a quick apéro, this place recently changed hands and now leans more towards bar than shop.